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** Unparalleled Advocacy: A look at AVAC’s Fellows program
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Dear Advocate,

AVAC’s Advocacy Fellows Program, ([link removed]) currently accepting applications through October 2 ([link removed]) for the 2024 program, has launched a generation of leaders in HIV prevention and global health equity. Recently, we looked back on the program and the accomplishments of the alumni Fellows over 14 years of the program. Check out our summary, A Legacy of Impact: The power and reach of AVAC’s Fellows ([link removed]) , which rounds up the depth and breadth of advocacy that AVAC fellows have advanced since 2009, with a spotlight on three exemplary alumni fellows who have gone on to prominent leadership positions in global health. (For a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the Fellows program in its first decade, please see the AVAC Advocacy Fellows Program Evaluation ([link removed]) .)

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Founded in 2009, the Advocacy Fellows program offers technical and financial support to individuals— especially in African countries where HIV incidence is high— who have an interest in improving the HIV response in their communities. The program pairs individuals with a community-based host organization where they pursue an 18-month advocacy project. Both the individual fellow and the host organization develop expertise and advocacy skills, gain access to influential stakeholders and networks, receive intensive mentoring during the program, and are connected to the alumni network and AVAC resources for years to come.

Nearly 100 advocates from 70+ partner organizations across 15 countries have participated in the program. In that time, Fellows have:
• Founded or lead more than 85 influential organizations, coalitions and campaigns.
• Changed more than 84 national policies in support of HIV prevention or greater equity in public health.
• Won significant funding* increases for more than 83 different high-priority prevention programs and projects.
• Gained approval of 35+ innovative programs (including implementation, service delivery or community projects) and research projects.
• Led nearly 200 high-impact efforts** to create an enabling environment for HIV prevention such as rallies, media placements, and research literacy initiatives.
• Served on at least 150 high-level decision-making bodies, affecting policies, programs and funding at national and global levels.

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Find the full story, with a spotlight on the work of alumni Grace Kamau ([link removed]) , Kenneth Mwehonge ([link removed]) and Yvette Raphael ([link removed]) here ([link removed]) .

Learn more about AVAC’s Advocacy Fellows Program here ([link removed]) .

Learn more about how to apply for the 2024 program here ([link removed]) by October 2.

Best,

AVAC
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