HIV/AIDS Programs
Empowering communities to prevent HIV, support those living with HIV, and end the epidemic by 2030.
Fighting HIV/AIDS With Compassion and Courage
VIFFA is committed to reaching the most marginalized communities in Africa with compassionate, human-rights-based HIV/AIDS programs. While the epidemic started in 1969 in the USA, Africa has suffered the greatest toll, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa.
Over 40 years into this crisis, scientific advances in prevention and treatment have progressed, yet stigma remains a major barrier. VIFFA works at the intersection of health equity and human rights, guided by the principle that “unless all of us are free, none of us is free.”
Rooted in Communities, Driven by Experience
Our programming is deeply community-centered. VIFFA team members are often lived-experience experts, having been personally affected by HIV/AIDS as survivors, caregivers, or family members of those infected.
Our motto: “Nothing for us without us.” This ensures our interventions are relevant, empathetic, and effective. We focus on:
Awareness and testing campaigns
Treatment adherence and support
Community education and stigma reduction
Reaching Those Most at Risk
HIV prevalence is higher among sex workers, MSM, and people who inject drugs. VIFFA collaborates with governments, civil society, and community leaders to:
Identify hotspots in major towns and high-risk areas
Establish Drop-In-Centers (DICs) for easy access
Form teams of local community health workers for outreach
Offer operational hours tailored to clients’ schedules
Link patients to treatment and other health facilities
Community-Facility Linkage Model
VIFFA identifies disease hotspots, establishes Drop-In-Centers, and deploys trained community health workers. Our community-facility linkage model ensures:
Patients receive essential health services and public health information
Timely referrals to health facilities for treatment or complications
Coordination with government and NGO partners for monitoring and support
Measurable Progress Toward Ending HIV/AIDS
VIFFA’s programs follow the 95-95-95 targets:
95% aware of their HIV status
95% of those positive on treatment
95% of those on treatment virally suppressed
By targeting both generalized and high-risk populations, and combining prevention, testing, treatment, and education, we are driving measurable impact toward ending the epidemic by 2030.
Join Us in Ending HIV/AIDS in Africa
Support VFFA’s efforts to prevent HIV, provide care, and empower communities for a healthier future. Every contribution helps save lives and reduce stigma.