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Slide 2 Dia what? People of African origin that have migrated outside of the African continent and represent or are impacted by emerging HIV and AIDS epidemics with thier communities in the developed world Slide 3 PRIORITIES Strengthen the response to emerging HIV and AIDS epidemics among African/Black communities in the Diaspora Unified Network of Networks Slide 4 Guiding Principles Anti-oppression framework Social justice Capacity building and leadership development Advocacy Diversity and Inclusion Transparency and Accountability Slide 5 Network Goals Mechanism for networking, dialogue and coordinated responses to the diverse epidemic Clearinghouse for collection and dissemination of Diaspora related knowledge products Slide 6 Network Goals Development of proactive solutions to address multiple dimensions of stigma and discrimination Support community leadership development and knowledge translation activities Engage key representative African and Black leaders Slide 7 Deadly Weapon GUNS Gaps Unique Needs Solutions Slide 8 Chain Gang African and Black women living in the Diaspora with HIV/AIDS Participation of Diasporic populations in clinical trials Influence and involvement of Faith communities Black Media mobilization Settled/new/1 st generation populations MSM + GAY= MY MAGS Slide 9 Governing Council Regional/national expertise Connected to diverse networks Value coalition building and shared responsibility Links to Daddy Warbucks Imagination and implementation Terms of reference Get on the bus Slide 10 Membership Delegate connector at ACCHO Global Village booth (#219) Individual and organization Steering committees Regional network hubs Diverse sectors, populations, expertise Slide 11 Never Eat Shredded Wheat a.k.a. Future directions $$$ Human resources Website development Environmental scan Establishment of central secretariat Strategic planning Process and content evaluation Slide 12 Your Turn Presentation by Paul Adomako paul.adomako@gmail.com Do we need this? (we think so) Do you want this? (we hope so) Think local act global? Only an International AIDS conference initiative? My ideal diaspora network would... Slide 13