Working Group on HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming within Development

Working Group & Member Publications on Mainstreaming

Publications

Oxfam 2004
Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in Development and Humanitarian Programmes
Author: Sue Holden
AIDS has radically changed the contexts in which development and humanitarian organisations operate, and now they need to adapt their policies and practice accordingly. Sue Holden explains the concept of 'mainstreaming' HIV/AIDS in simple language, with practical guidelines for applying the approach in a wide range of sectors. Sue Holden's previous book, AIDS on the Agenda: Adapting Development and Humanitarian Programmes to Meet the Challenge of HIV/AIDS, made the case for mainstreaming, using both theoretical discussion and experiences from the field. She has now adapted that work to produce this shorter and simpler book, to make the idea and practice of mainstreaming more accessible to those who actually do development and humanitarian work, as well as those who manage and fund it.
http://publications.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam/display.asp?isbn=0855985305

Oxfam, 2003
AIDS on the Agenda
Author: Sue Holden
AIDS on the Agenda is written for policy-makers, managers, and programme staff in development and humanitarian agencies, to promote debate about the challenges that confront them in a world which has been changed forever by the pandemic of AIDS. The book considers three possible responses to the problem: Do nothing; Try to specialise in direct AIDS work; Adapt core programmes and internal systems to respond to the impact of AIDS. The author argues for the third approach as the essential initial response to the problem. She shows how mainstream work in a wide range of sectors - including food security, livelihoods support, education, health promotion, and emergency provision of water and sanitation - can be modified to reduce susceptibility to HIV infection and vulnerability to the impact of AIDS. She also offers practical advice on modifying personnel and financial systems to protect the interests of staff and the viability of organisations when operating in AIDS-prone contexts. The text is based on case studies drawn from the experiences of three agencies (ActionAid, Oxfam International, and Save the Children UK) and their partners; and on insights contributed by a wide range of other organisations. The project was funded by the UK government's Department for International Development.
http://publications.oxfam.org.uk/oxfam/display.asp?isbn=0855984694


Toolkit

IPPF, 2004
HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming Checklist and Tools
Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS Into Our Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights Policies, Plans, Practices & Programmes
International Planned Parenthood Federation’s ‘HIV/AIDS Mainstreaming Checklist and Tools’ has been developed as a guide to better enable IPPF Member Associations to mainstream HIV/AIDS into all aspects of their work at the grassroots level. Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into the operations and programmes of organizations across the world represents a challenge that requires creativity and commitment. Using simple tools and a checklist – such as these – can enhance HIV/AIDS mainstreaming efforts – ensuring that processes are systematic and practical. A checklist and a set of seven tools have been developed for use by IPPF Member Associations to assist them in mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into their services and programmes.
1 Actions for effective HIV/AIDS mainstreaming into sexual and reproductive
health organizations and programmes
2 Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS into existing sexual and reproductive health
services
3 Youth and PLWHA participation in sexual and reproductive health and HIV/
AIDS programmes
4 Community consultation guide
5 Guidelines for conducting a partner/stakeholder analysis
6 Checklist for conducting an HIV/AIDS capacity audit for IPPF Member
Associations
7 Template for an HIV/AIDS workplace programme audit in a sexual and
reproductive health organization
Download a PDF file of the document (510KB)


Guide

VSO, 2004
HIV & AIDS Mainstreaming Guide for VSO offices
Luisa Orza and Kate Iorpenda, VSO 2004
The guide is divided into two main sections. The first provides background information on the concept of mainstreaming, including a model, developed by VSO staff at the 2003 Staff Conference, for mainstreaming HIV & AIDS in VSO programme offices. The second section outlines the six stages for mainstreaming HIV & AIDS, as set out in the VSO model. Each stage provides practical steps to effective mainstreaming supported with examples of good practice, such as case studies, follow-up activities and useful resources. Note: both sections refer to internal VSO documents produced by the programme offices.
Download a PDF file of the document (983KB)

Other Documents

Mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in Practice
Produced by: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC / DSC) (2004)
This toolkit from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is a collection of resources, checklists and examples to help in mainstreaming HIV/AIDS. The toolkit explains that mainstreaming should happen both in the internal sphere (related to the organisation or workplace) and in the external sphere (related to agency work). Three key questions are outlined that should guide mainstreaming activities in both spheres: how does HIV/AIDS affect your organisation and your work; how can you avoid doing harm; and how can you contribute to fighting HIV/AIDS by limiting the spread and mitigating the impact of the epidemic?

The tool kit offers a five step approach to mainstreaming HIV/AIDS. The first three steps are linked to preparatory analysis of the situation and include: context and organisational analysis, analysing the impact of HIV/AIDS on what you do, and analysing the potential negative implications of what you do on HIV/AIDS. Step four is to develop a comprehensive Workplace Policy and Programme and step five is to plan and implement this policy. The toolkit emphasises the importance of developing monitoring and evaluation instruments from the very beginning. Experience of mainstreaming HIV/AIDS also needs to be shared with others.
http://www.deza.ch/ressources/deza_product_en_1280.pdf

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