How We Work
The African HCWG Theory of Change
Focus areas
1. Research
Conducting in-depth qualitative research with key experts and policymakers across Africa to build a shared understanding of what effective HIV control truly means within diverse African contexts. This process seeks to capture policy realities and community perspectives to define locally relevant priorities and culturally grounded solutions. The insights generated will help identify the strategic, social, financial, and health-system investments required to sustain long-term HIV prevention, treatment, and care efforts across the continent.
2. Thematic Groups
Comprising experts and experienced technocrats from academia, community advocacy, HIV implementation, and policy, the thematic groups are providing thought leadership on HIV control in Africa and on sustaining it. The thematic groups focus on four key areas: HIV Control, HIV Prevention, Health and Community System Strengthening, and Sustainability, Governance, and Leadership.
3. Advocacy
The HCWG is working with different stakeholders within, and outside Africa including funders such as PEPFAR, USAID, Global Fund, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, African Organizations such as Africa CDC, the African Union, The Leadership Forum (a community of practice of Director Generals of AIDS Coordinationg Authorities), Africa REACH, as well as African Governments through their Ministries of Health, to advocate for an African-led HIV response.
