Faith in action: Examining the role of Faith-Based Organizations in addressing HIV/AIDS.

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Savosnick, Peter Woldehanna, Sara Atuyambe, Lynn Clérismé, Calixte Murphy, Colleen K. Ringheim, Karin E. Im-Em, Wassana Gibson, Jenna Odyniec, Bernadette Tanga, Erasmus Otolok Keikelame, Mpoe Johanna Nyamongo, Isaac K. Uttekar, Bella Patel Tonya, Perry
Copyright Year	2004
Abstract	HIV/AIDS is the most devastating epidemic in human history. With 40 million people now living with HIV/AIDS and an estimated 3 million people having died in 2003 alone1 the international community is working diligently to identify effective mechanisms to prevent HIV transmission and provide care support and treatment for those affected by and living with the virus. Human and financial resources are still considerably inadequate to meet the overwhelming level of existing need. It is therefore imperative that existing resources be used wisely based on the best available evidence of what works. Recently there has been significant interest on the part of both multilateral and governmental agencies to increase the role of faith-based/religious organizations (FBOs) in mobilizing HIV prevention efforts as well as in providing care and support services. The UNAIDS Global Strategy Framework on HIV/AIDS 2 in laying out the principles and elements necessary for a coordinated and effective global AIDS response calls for “partnerships of key social groups government service providers nongovernmental organizations community-based groups and religious organizations.” While religious organizations have long delivered social educational and health services in many countries their activities have often not been well-documented and independent analyses of their impact is lacking. The increasing involvement of FBOs in delivering HIV/AIDS services warrants a balanced and impartial examination of their contributions to determine their optimal involvement in the future. (excerpt)
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