NETHIPS is a key stakeholder and an umbrella organization for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in Sierra Leone.
Founded in 2006, its strategic role is to coordinate, advocate and build the capacity of its members who are mainly people living with and affected by AIDS in Sierra Leone.
NETHIPS works to mitigate the impact of HIV on people infected and those affected. Its vision is a Sierra Leone where people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their dependents enjoy equal rights and opportunities and live productive, dignified and meaningful lives. The overall goal of NETHIPS is to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV and to reduce the impact of HIV on the lives of those infected and affected by HIV in Sierra Leone.
In order to achieve its vision and goal, the organization works to improve access to and utilization of antiretroviral therapy, give human face and voice to HIV and AIDS by ensuring meaningful representation and involvement of PLHIVs in relevant fora locally and internationally, facilitate the improvement of HIV related policies, laws and practices that uphold human rights and welfare of the PLHIV community in Sierra Leone.
Our Vsion
A Sierra Leone in which all people living with HIV (PLHIV) and their dependents enjoy equal rights and opportunities and live productive, dignified and meaningful lives.
Our Mission
To empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups and organizations of people living with HIV in Sierra Leone to contribute meaningfully to the national response.
Goal
To advocate for the improvement in the quality of life of people living with HIV and to reduce the impact of HIV on the lives of those infected and affected by HIV in Sierra Leone.
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Core Values
Our Core Values
Objectives
Our Objectives
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To advocate for access to health and rights of PLHIV through the improvement of HIV-related policies, laws and practices that upholdHuman Rights
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To advocate for improvedaccess to to and utilization of an anti-retroviral drugs(ARV) including opportunitistic infections drugs for all eligible PLHIVS and support adherence and retention on treatment
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To build and strengthen the capacity of the network and that of its member constituencies (support groups) with adequate knowledge and skills to effectively deal with the HIV & AIDS pandemic.
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To give a "human face" and "voice" to the HIV & AIDS pandemic in Sierra Leone by ensuring meaningful representation and involvement of PLHIVs in relevant forums locally and internationally in line with UNAIDS GIPA and MIPA principles
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To collaborate and strengthen cooperation with the Goverment of Ierra Leone and others relevant stakeholders including the UN systems in the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS as well as care and support for PLHIV
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To advocate for access to health and rights of PLHIV through the improvement of HIV-related policies, laws and practices that upholdHuman Rights
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To engage in empowerment and enterprise development activities that will improve the quality of lives of PLHIV and their dependents
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To provide a platform for PLHIV in Sierra Leone to come together to exchange ideas and share experiences of living with HIV with less anxiety
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To mobilize resources to implement programmes that seek to improve the lives and wellbeing of PLHIV and their dependents.
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To advocate for improved access to health for all PLHIV in Sierra Leone
Our Team
Meet The Team
The team collaborates to implement comprehensive strategies aimed at prevention, education, treatment, and support for individuals affected by HIV. Their collective efforts are instrumental in fostering awareness, reducing transmission rates, and enhancing the overall well-being of those living with HIV.
