[afro-nets] SEEP Network On-line Conference: Strategies for Microenterprise & HIV Programming

["Naomi Van Dinter" <novan@crs.org>]

The Microenterprise & HIV Community of Practice is a new on-line community developed by the SEEP Network to support economic strength and wellness among HIV & AIDS-affected people.  The purpose of the community of practice is to link Microenterprise Development Practitioners, HIV and Public Health Professionals and Policy Makers to address the challenge of HIV & AIDS together. 

>From June 18-25, 2008, the group will be holding an online conference entitled "Strategies for Microenterprise & HIV Programming".  Through the forum we will dialogue around questions of interests to both groups such as:

- How microenterprise development practitioners can respond in HIV and AIDS affected communities.
- How microenterprise development strategies can help with economic security - on a large scale for individuals, families and communities affected by HIV.

Together we will ... 
- Review frameworks and vocabulary from both communities of practice to enhance common understanding
- Share perspectives and strategies for addressing the challenges of HIV & AIDS
- Explore opportunities and challenges for applying market-based approaches to programs targeting people living with HIV (PLHIV), their families, and communities. 

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To join community of practice and the online discussion "Strategies for Microenterprise & HIV Programming" please:

1. Visit http://communities.seepnetwork.org/me_hiv_conf/user/register
2. Create your account.
3. Before you hit "submit", click the box for "Join Strategies for Microenterprise & HIV Programming: On-Line Conference".
4. Fill out your profile.

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We look forward to dialoguing with you on the Microenterprise & HIV Community of Practice.
http://communities.seepnetwork.org/hamed/node/931 

Sincerely,

Sabina Rogers
Senior Program Associate, Member Services Microenterprise & HIV The SEEP Network
1875 Connecticut Ave NW | Suite 414 | Washington | DC | 20009

And 

Carrie Miller
HIV and AIDS Technical Advisor, Catholic Relief Services
228 W. Lexington Street | Baltimore | MD | 21201
mailto:novan@crs.org