AAE is a regional network of a diverse group of more than 370 NGOs, national networks and community-based groups, most of which are AIDS service organisations, in 47 countries spanning the WHO European Region. Membership is free and open to all civil society organisations that endorse our mission, guiding principles and ethical code. Our scope of work is built upon our Strategic Framework 2022-2026. Learn more about what we do here.
In April 2017, the AAE Steering Committee (SC) expanded the network’s mission to reflect a more integrative approach. The new mission addresses tuberculosis (TB) and viral hepatitis as mono-infections, in addition to HIV/AIDS, reflecting a decision to use synergies and avoid duplications wherever and whenever possible. This is especially relevant for key populations who are particularly affected by, and vulnerable to, the three epidemics. However, most AAE member organisations perceive themselves as HIV/AIDS-service organisation providing services to beneficiaries affected by, and vulnerable to, HIV/AIDS and co-infections.
Our Vision
Our vision is that equally across Europe and Central Asia, people living with, affected by and vulnerable to the life-threatening and chronic infections of HIV/AIDS, TB and viral hepatitis, lead as fulfilled and productive lives as possible, free from stigma, discrimination and persecution, and access the necessary prevention, treatment, care and support.
Our Mission
Our mission is to strengthen civil society to work towards a more effective response to the HIV/AIDS, TB and viral hepatitis epidemics in Europe and Central Asia. We are striving for the best standards of human rights protection and universal access to prevention, treatment, care and support, tackling health inequalities and focusing on key affected populations.
Framed by our mission, vision, guiding principles and core values, AAE’s general goal in Europe and Central Asia is to strengthen civil society’s contribution to a more effective response to the HIV, TB and viral hepatitis epidemics.
Our Core Values
Ethical Code
AIDS Action Europe attaches great importance to partnerships with other organizations and with the private sector. These partnerships should sufficiently guarantee the independent position and the integrity of AIDS Action Europe. Therefore AIDS Action Europe has developed an ethical code that provides guidelines for partnerships. In addition, AIDS Action Europe endorses the code of good practice for NGOs responding to HIV/AIDS.
