STEP-UP: training a new generation of empowered HIV activists to:
EDUCATE their local communities about HIV to reduce stigmatisation and isolation of PLWHIV
EMPOWER PLWHIV to share their voice on clinical and policy decisions impacting HIV services
CONFIDENTLY COMMUNICATE the importance of proactive engagement of PLWHIV with government, health authorities and national and international organisations
GATHER SUPPORT to launch local initiatives that can help break down barriers to accessing testing, treatment and care