Nigerian PLHIV network: NEPWHAN

Summary

Mission and Vision

Vision:

"NEPWHAN envisions a country where People Living with HIV and AIDS, Orphans and Vulnerable Children are given equal rights and privileges like every other member of the society."

Mission:

To empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response; with the overall goal of advocating for the rights of PLHIV and OVC/OVC in Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support services.

Other

Objectives:

• encourage formation of new, and strengthen existing Support Groups of People Living with HIV and AIDS for the purpose of exchange of ideas and sharing experiences on their common problems;
• empower PLHIV in Nigeria with adequate knowledge and skills to deal with the HIV and AIDS pandemic;
• advocate for the protection of basic human rights of PLHIV as provided for in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;
• solicit support for PLHIV;
• ensure representation of and meaningful involvement of PLHIV in relevant fora locally and internationally;
• advocate for biomedical and social research to HIV and AIDS response in line with international best practices; and
• strengthen cooperation and collaborate with Nigerian government and other relevant stakeholders in the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS as well as care and support of PLHIV.

Core Values:

• Personal integrity, commitment and excellence in service
• Courtesy in our personal interactions, a collaborative working style, and concern for the rights of others
• Rendering not for profit services throughout the network
• High degree of humility and patience, optimism and dedication to service
• Commitment to our members and colleagues