{"id":14251,"date":"2023-08-30T14:20:09","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=14251"},"modified":"2023-08-30T14:20:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T14:20:15","slug":"avac-2024-advocacy-fellows-applications-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/avac-2024-advocacy-fellows-applications-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"AVAC 2024 Advocacy Fellows Applications Now Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

August 17, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Deadline: 2 October 2023<\/strong>

AVAC is thrilled to invite applications for the 2024 Advocacy Fellows Program<\/a>. Fellows accepted into the program, will mark the 13th cohort of this program. Read further to explore the history of the program<\/a>, learn about new features for 2024, find application details,<\/a> and register<\/a> for upcoming informational sessions.

Download Application Materials Here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Application deadline: 2 October 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About AVAC\u2019s Advocacy Fellows Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achieving successful HIV prevention relies on programs and research shaped by communities and grounded by their needs and priorities. Skilled and informed community advocates drive this process. AVAC\u2019s Advocacy Fellows Program<\/a> expands and strengthens the capacity of civil society advocates and organizations to monitor, support and help shape HIV prevention research and rapid rollout of new effective interventions in low- and middle-income countries facing substantial HIV burdens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program provides intensive support to emerging and mid-career advocates to execute advocacy projects addressing locally identified gaps and priorities. Fellows receive comprehensive training, financial backing, and technical assistance to strategize and execute a targeted 18-month project hosted by an organization within their country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In its 15-year history, 85 Fellows and 75 partner organizations across 15 countries<\/a> have participated in the program. They have influenced policy, championed community perspectives, strengthened healthcare systems, demystified HIV prevention research, advocated for fairness and transparency on local, regional, and global scales and now lead many national and regional organizations. Discover more about the program\u2019s impact here<\/a>. As the 2022 Fellows conclude their Fellowships, learn more about their projects and achievements here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s New in 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While HIV biomedical prevention advocacy remains central, we encourage projects with a strong focus on health equity, structural considerations, and links to TB, STIs<\/a>, and sexual and reproductive health and rights. Advocacy projects related to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response<\/a> are also welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n