Invitation to join Initiatives of HIV/AIDS - NET (IHN) .

[Guest guest]

A NETWORK OF NGOs WORKING IN HIV/AIDS FIELD

INITIATIVES OF HIV/AIDS NET(IHN) was launched in Chennai recently to undertake

concerted efforts to consolidate the gains of the past and to construct the

future strategies to respond to the existing and emerging needs. A pronounced

need is to intensify the campaign, lobbying and policy advocacy efforts to

influence the Government and Donor agencies to evolve pro-PLHA policies

incorporating the expertise of the NGOs. This is possible only if the NGOs

working in the field of HIV/AIDS join together on a broad based understanding

and common minimum programme. Keeping this in mind we are inviting you to be a

member of this network.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF IHN:

(a) To strengthen the NGOs working in the field of HIV/AIDS in the whole of

India.

( To develop a strong network in the whole of India.

© To initiate mutual sharing of expertise.

(d) To promote the lobbying and advocacy related to HIV/AIDS issues.

(e) To promote code of conduct among the network NGOs.

(f) To develop and strengthen the partnership with donor agencies and to provide

support by identifying appropriate NGOs to implement their programmes.

(g) To function as a resource agency for effective implementation of the

projects.

(h) To assess the specific needs, develop training module, identify appropriate

resource persons and plan for the follow-up training for NGOs.

(i) To initiate efforts for enabling environment for NGO partners from effective

implementation of the projects.

(j) To develop training and resource centre for the NGOs working in the field of

HIV/AIDS.

(k) To work towards need and demand based issues which will strengthen the NGO

activities and to empower the NGOs.

(l) To promote and organize regional and state level federations affiliated to

this network.

(m) To undertake studies and research and disseminate information on HIV/AIDS.

(n) To represent and initiate dialogue with donor / govennment / international

and relevant agencies.

(o) To mobilize adequate resources for the sustainability of the network.

(p) The Trust will concentrate its attention on general policy matters, on

individual matters of paramount importance, by reasonable consensus, as may

warrant its intervention and for co-ordination.

(q) The Trust will concentrate its attention to ensure that the NGOs working in

the field of HIV/AIDS are provided every information that should be available to

them from Government / Non - Government Institutions, Judiciary, Professionals

and other public bodies.

Selection criteria for Membership of NGO:

1.Minimum 2 years experience in HIV/AIDS field.

2.It should be registered under Society or Trust Act.

3.It should not be black listed by any of the funding agencies including Govt. /

Any other agencies.

4.The Membership will be approved by the Trustees of IHN.

5.The representative of the NGO should be the chief functionary or any one of

the board member.

REGISTRATION FORM

1. Name of the NGO:

2. Address of the NGO (Tel, Fax, E-Mail)

3. Chief Functionary / Contact Person (Name & Designation):

4. Nominee for the IHN Member:

5. Details of Registration

a. Date of registration and Number:

b. Act under which registered

c. Place of Registration

6. Activities:-

I. a.Years of experience in HIV/AIDS field:

b. Details of the work:

c. Geographical area of work:

II. Current activities in any other field / programs:

Project, Period, Funding Source, Total Amount

7. Are you member of any other NGO Network / Association? (Give details)

8. Membership Fee: a. Registration Fee (Rs.1000/-)

b. Annual Subscription (Rs.500/-)

c. Payment Details:DD No. Amount Bank / Dated

Declaration:-

We hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of our

knowledge and belief. We assure to abide by the rules and regulation of the IHN.

Place:

Date:

Signature & Designation

(Office Seal)

Enclosures:

1.Copy of the Registration Certificate.

2.Copy of the memorandum & byelaw of the Society / Trust.

3. Copy of the last two years Annual Reports and Audited Statement of Accounts.

Kindly send the DD in the name of IHN payable at Chennai only after receiving

the confirmation letter from IHN.

Contact Address:

INITIATIVES OF HIV/AIDS - NET (IHN)

Plot No.1369, 18th Main Road, 'I' Block, 6th Street,

Vallalar Colony, Nagar West, Chennai - 600 040.: 26184392,

E-Mail: fieldmaster@...

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Yours in Global Concern

A. SANKAR

Vice Chairman-IHN

Executive Director-EMPOWER

107J / 133E, puram

TUTICORIN-628 008

Phone: 91 461 2310341

Telefax: 91 461 2310151

Mobile: 094431 48599

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