The world’s inability to prevent widespread HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) is one of the greatest public health failures in the fight against AIDS. In an effort to reduce rates of HIV infection and transmission among MSM in resource-limited countries, amfAR has launched a new MSM Initiative. The Initiative will enable the Foundation to award small, targeted grants to grassroots groups in support of innovative HIV/AIDS services for MSM in developing countries. Grants will also be used to improve communication and increase collaboration among organizations. In addition the Initiative will support advocacy efforts aimed at increasing funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services for MSM from public and private sources and at ending the stigma, discrimination, and violence that threaten the lives of MSM and fuel the spread of HIV/AIDS. NEWS AND FEATURES
MSM Largely Ignored in Global Fight Against AIDS
amfAR Announces Funding for HIV Services and Research Aimed at Men Who Have Sex With Men in Developing Countries
Global Initiative Launched to Combat Increasing Spread of HIV Among MSM in Developing Countries
ABOUT THE MSM INITIATIVE
amfAR Launches MSM Initiative (Article and Video)
Overview: The MSM Initiative (2008, also in French and Spanish)
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
Requests for Proposals for Community Awards in Latin America and Asia/Pacific
PUBLICATIONS
Special Report: MSM and HIV/AIDS Risk in Asia (PDF, 2006)
Issue Brief: HIV Prevention for Men Who Have Sex With Men (PDF, 2006)
