ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
THE NETWORK OF PLHIV IN VIET NAM (VNP+)
In order to enhance the involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in Viet Nam’s response to HIV/AIDS, and to form a common voice in influencing policy concerning PLHIV, after almost two years of preparation, on August 11 to 15, 2008, the workshop “Establishment of the Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam†took place in Ha Noi, with the participation of over seventy PLHIV self-help groups, alliances and networks at provincial/city level from all over the country. The workshop was an important event marking the founding of a national network representing PLHIV in Viet Nam .
Official name: Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Viet Nam (VNP+)
Email: vnp.plus@yahoo.com
VNP+ brings together PLHIV self-help groups, alliances and networks at provincial/city level currently engaged in HIV/AIDS prevention and control in Viet Nam .
VNP+ creates and maintains information channels among groups, organizations and individuals, thereby helping to form linkages and facilitate information and experience sharing related to HIV/AIDS activities, in order to enhance PLHIV’s involvement in care and treatment and other HIV-related interventions. Participation in the network’s activities will provide members with opportunities to gain better community integration, reduce stigma and discrimination, and strengthen their capacity and professionalism in the HIV/AIDS field.
