AFAO has supported community based responses to HIV and AIDS across the Asia and Pacific regions and internationally for over two decades. 

Our work

Our work focuses on ensuring the meaningful participation of communities most affected – People Living with HIV and AIDS, Men who have Sex with Men, Transgender, Sex Workers and people who use drugs – in the development of programmatic and policy responses at the local, national and international levels.

International Program work areas include:

• capacity development with communities and their organisations in advocacy, organisational development and governance, strategic planning, and leadership
• advocacy and policy analysis at the domestic, regional and global levels
• Support and mentoring for community organisations and leaders
• Knowledge sharing

In this section you will find information about:

• our projects and programs
• resources produced by AFAO, its partners and other international agencies
• Advocacy alerts on HIV related human rights issues

The program is directed by the AFAO International Strategy 2007-2010, and our work is guided by the AFAO International Program Guiding Principles as well as a range of operating policies.

Our staff

AFAO currently employs two staff dedicated to international work. They work both from Australia and a satellite office located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Acting International Programs Manager

International Programs Officer

Matthew Tyne

+66 897 654 280

Administration Assistant

Vaness Silapakhon Kongsakul

+66 (0) 225 54 410 

The AFAO Executive Director and staff from other AFAO teams contribute directly to the work of the International Program.

We encourage you to be passionate about thinking globally and regionally on HIV and AIDS issues.