Concurrent sexual partnerships, which create interlocking sexual networks through which
HIV can spread rapidly, are emerging as a key driver in generalized and “hyper” epidemics. However, efforts to address concurrency within HIV prevention programs are still fledgling. This session will provide an opportunity to share nascent programmatic approaches to addressing concurrency. Panelists will share findings from qualitative research on sexual networking patterns and underlying “enablers” of concurrency (alcohol, transactional sex, etc.); discuss data needed to design behavior change interventions; and present case studies on the use of different communications channels to change individual behavior as well as social norms relating to concurrency. Presentations will be followed by interactive discussion; participants will be invited to briefly describe efforts in their countries to address concurrent partnerships, and receive feedback from technical experts.

Vulnerabilities of Orphaned Youth in the Context of HIV/AIDS in Sub-saharan Africa - Not Presented
Vinod Mishra, Macro International

A Participatory Approach to Curriculum Development and Training of HIV Counselors in Uganda
Victoria Kanobe Kisaakye, TASO (U) Ltd/SCOT Project

This session will examine the results of PLHIV-implemented programs for prevention, treatment, care and support, focusing on the added value of PLHIV involvement. Two or three short presentations will be followed by discussions that highlight the opportunities and challenges of community-driven programs and how they link with health system interventions. Lessons learned in developing, implementing and evaluating PLHIV-driven programs will be reviewed. This session will be of interest to PLHIV implementers; those working closely with PHLIV and/or community-based structures; and implementers working on the links between community and health systems.

This session, hosted by the Ugandan Ministry of Defense, will focus on HIV/AIDS issues in military settings, with invited speakers and an interactive panel discussion. Specifically, the purposes of this session are to (1) share the many success and challenges of HIV/AIDS prevention and care in military settings, with an emphasis on deployment and (2) consider future strategies for reducing the burden of HIV/AIDS among military populations. Discussion and topics will also have relevance to uniformed populations, other than militaries.

This session will feature representatives from several government ministries responsible for addressing the needs of Orphans and other Vulnerable Children in their countries. They will be presenting models of their approaches to supporting social services for OVC including regional social centers; addressing issues related to sufficient and qualified staff necessary to provide social services for OVC (including improved training for social workers); and methods for supporting social systems on all levels of government from local and district to national systems. Everyone concerned about addressing the "other side of AIDS", i.e the social services, will want to attend. This will include representatives of other government ministries, OVC staff from partners, multilateral and bi-lateral agencies, and all those concerned with how we can better work with and support the often forgotten ministries related to social affairs.

Oversight of Global Fund grants is a critical, core responsibility of CCMs. The Global Fund now requires CCMs to have an oversight plan and will provide some funding for oversight activities. In this session, Grant Management Solutions (GMS) project staff and partners will share CCM oversight and analysis techniques with CCM members and principal recipients. GMS will introduce the "CCM oversight diagnostic tool," offer solutions for organizing oversight, explain ways to mobilize additional technical expertise to help CCMs, and demonstrate basic work plans for quarterly grant oversight. Participants will divide into smaller discussion groups with a GMS facilitator to explore oversight challenges and issues facing their CCMs and identify and prioritize steps to strengthen oversight capacity.