Invitation to Join Partners Uganda, an e-mail based discussion forum

Dear Partner in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS,

Ugandan Network of AIDS Service Organizations (UNASO) and Health and Development Networks (HDN) would like to invite you to join the first e-mail based discussion forum on HIV/AIDS in Uganda. This eForum, entitled ‘Partners Uganda’ will be jointly managed and moderated by UNASO and HDN. By joining Partners Uganda, you can send and receive e-mails on HIV/AIDS related issues in the Ugandan context.

One of the main advantages of being a member of this eForum is that you can discuss practical or policy level issues relevant to your work without having to attend meetings physically. As a member, you can input your view on policy, legislation, and strategies that you agree or disagree with, thereby enriching the debate on HIV/AIDS. In addition, you can share best practices as well as the challenges faced in your work with other members of the eForum, and you would also be able to ask questions and get feedback from experts on specific issues.

The moderators on this eForum are especially excited at the opportunity presented by the eForum to broaden the debate to members of civil society who may not be part of the decision-making process but who may nevertheless have valuable experiences and viewpoints to share with other eForum members. In addition, the eForum may be used as a vehicle for highlighting aspects of HIV/AIDS that may need special attention such as the relationship between the virus and TB, gender, disability, advocacy for children’s rights, as well as care for the elderly.

We know that there is a wealth of knowledge and information on HIV/AIDS in Uganda and we firmly believe that this eForum will aid the struggle in the fight against the virus by allowing for knowledge and experience sharing, as well as broadening the debate to as many stakeholders as possible.

Joining the eForum is easy; you simply need to send a blank email from your regular e-mail address to: [email protected] to start receiving emails.

We greatly look forward to your participation,

The Partners Uganda Moderation Team
[email protected]