Who are we ?
IAVI is a global not-for-profit, public-private partnership working to accelerate the development of a vaccine to prevent HIV infection and AIDS. Founded in 1996, IAVI researches and develops vaccine candidates, conducts policy analyses, and serves as an advocate for the field. IAVI has offices in Africa, Europe, India and the US.
What is our mission ?
IAVI’s mission is to ensure the development of safe, effective, accessible, preventive HIV vaccines for use throughout the world. IAVI supports a comprehensive approach to HIV and AIDS that balances the expansion and strengthening of existing HIV prevention and treatment programs with targeted investments in new AIDS prevention technologies. As the world’s only organization focused solely on the development of an AIDS vaccine, IAVI also works to ensure a future vaccine will be accessible to all who need it.
What do we do ?
IAVI’s main activities are R&D, advocacy and education in the North and the South. We work with developing countries to improve clinics and laboratories and train medical staff and counsellors.
How do you get involved ?
IAVI wants to encourage all those concerned with the toll of this epidemic to join the fight against HIV/AIDS. Find out about ways to help in the campaign to find an AIDS vaccine including :
Volunteer for a Vaccine Trial : Nearly 20,000 volunteers are enrolled in AIDS vaccine trials around the world. For more information on becoming a volunteer, go to our website.
Host a Fundraiser : You can help raise money for AIDS vaccine research. We can provide you with informational matierials and/or feature your event on our website. Contact IAVI Secretariat for more information.
Donate. You can play a part in ending the AIDS epidemic. If you would like more information on how to make a donation to IAVI, please visit our Donate page.
Help spread the word about the need for an AIDS vaccine : adding IAVI as your MySpace friend, or create a cause for IAVI on Facebook.
For further information
EPHA related articles
Results published of study into how to advance the AIDS vaccine pipeline
World AIDS Vaccine Day : IAVI calls for additional financial and technical assistance
