Code of Good Practice

The Code's vision is ‘a united and accountable NGO response to HIV, dedicated to continuous improvement, informed by evidence and the needs of affected communities'.

By working toward the principles outlined in the NGO Code of Good Practice, we anticipate that:

• People affected by HIV receive better services more responsive to their needs.
NGOs that commit themselves to implementing the Code will embark on a process towards improved programs that are more focused and better informed. 


• NGOs are more accountable to people living with and affected by HIV.
  Programs are more effective when they draw on the lived experiences of people with HIV and communities affected by AIDS. When NGOs assess their programs in the context of the Code, they actively inform themselves of their responsibilities to the communities they work with, they identify areas for progress and develop work plans to address issues that arise. This process will have direct and far reaching impacts on the quality of the response, as it opens up meaningful dialogue and consultation between NGOs and their constituencies.
  
  
• There are positive changes to the policy/funding environment in favor of evidence based programs informed by the needs of affected communities.
  By providing advocacy support and working with existing networks, the Code will help to build the capacity of nationally based NGOs to carry out advocacy work. This will result in important changes to the funding and policy environment in favor of evidence-based programs informed by the needs of affected communities.