About HDN

Information about HDN as an organisation, including mission, vision and principles by which it operates.

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HDN Vision & Mission | Introduction to HDN


HDN's mission is to ignite social movements for change among communities affected by HIV, TB and other related health issues


HDN Values & Guiding Principles | Introduction to HDN

Organisational values and principles guide HDN's work to continue to ensure experiences, needs and ideas of small and affected voices are widely shared, and that they influence policy and programmes as well as increase accountability across the all sectors through partnership and dialogue.

HDN Goals & Objectives | Introduction to HDN

HDN programme approach to the response to HIV, TB and other health and development issues are based upon goals and objectives resulting from a comprehensive strategic plan.

Contact Information | Contact HDN

Contact information for the HDN offices.

Professor Fr. Michael Kelly | International Advisory Group

Professor Fr. Michael KellyProfessor Kelly is a Jesuit priest and journalist, internationally renowned for his distinguished work as an educator and an AIDS activist. Father Kelly has lived and worked in Zambia for over 50 years.

Frika Chia Iskandar | International Advisory Group

Frika Chia IskandarFrika Chia Iskandar (Indonesia), Advisor, Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (APN+) Ms. Chia Iskandar is a 24-year-old Indonesian woman who has known for more than five years that she is HIV-positive. Initially, her family rejected her-but her parents have become educated about AIDS and together they have started a support group for parents with HIV-positive children.

Dr. Tim France | International Advisory Group

Dr. Tim FranceCo-founder and former Director of HDN (1998-2005). Before HDN, Tim switched from laboratory-based research on the molecular causes of prostate and breast cancer, to promoting the public understanding of science and health.

Thank you again for the enriching experience of the Chiang Mai Conference. I came back a full fledged journalist! Thanks for the training.

- Rev A G Nyirenda, Zambia

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