Global Programs

Journalists Against AIDS (JAAIDS) --Nigeria

Country(s) of Activity:Nigeria
Project Length:2 years
Type of Organization:Local Non-Governmental Organization
Local Partners:One World.net, Policy Project, Health on the Net Foundation
Geographic Focus:Lagos, Abuja, Ekiti, Enugu, and Kano
Program Focus:Stigma and Discrimination Reduction
Program Sub-Focus:Advocacy, Capacity Building, Behavior Change Communication
Target Populations:Leaders of the Nigerian Media, Care Givers, Community Organizations, Non Governmental and Private Voluntary Organizations, Policy Makers, Pregnant Women, Private and Public Sectors, Program Managers, Trainers and Volunteers, Religious and Traditional Leaders, Students
Website:www.nigeria-aids.org

JAAIDS works to equip gatekeepers in the media with accurate, up-to-date information in order to ensure reliable reporting on issues, challenges and solutions around HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. The project provides platforms for informed public discussion and debate on stigma and discrimination and build capacity among leaders of the Nigerian media in Lagos, Abuja, Ekiti, Enugu and Kano so that they can become advocates for change, addressing both policy makers and the public at large.