Nothing for us without us: HAARP takes
an inclusive approach to harm reductionThe AusAID-funded
HIV/AIDS Asia Regional Program (HAARP) is an eight-year,
six-country harm reduction programme, which aims to reduce the
spread of HIV associated with drug use among men and women in South
East Asia and China.
Running from 2007-2011, the programme takes a two level
approach: regional and country-based. HAARP country level
programmes, or Country Flexible Programmes, are being implemented
in Myanmar, China (Yunnan and Guangxi Provinces), Vietnam,
Cambodia, Lao and the Philippines.
Linking country activities together is the HLSP-managed Regional
Technical Coordination Unit (RTCU) based in Bangkok, Thailand. Core
areas of work include advocacy, knowledge sharing, evaluation, and
technical assistance to the Country Flexible Programmes. The RTCU
also works with relevant multilateral agencies that work on HIV and
drug use in the region, as well as coordinates with other
organisations to maximise effectiveness of all efforts in the area
of HIV associated with drug use.
For more information about HLSP's work both on HAARP (
www.haarp-online.org›) and in
the region
email
us.
