Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS (TPAA) is an independent, non-governmental organization that leverages the political, civic, scientific, and economic resources of North American, European, and Eurasian partners to combat the rapid and devastating spread of HIV/AIDS in Russia, Ukraine and neighboring countries.
TPAA’s mission is to effect policy outcomes and undertake related initiatives that will enable Russia, Ukraine and neighboring countries to be more effective in the global fight against AIDS.
TPAA works to strengthen political will and mobilize governments, civic leaders, scientists, corporate executives, and international organizations in the fight against HIV/AIDS; engages in non-partisan policy advocacy; supports the development of civil society and local institutions; assists the donor community in targeting and mobilizing resources; and undertakes policy-relevant research and analysis related to strategic HIV and AIDS-related issues.
Realizing that strong local leadership is central to every country’s battle against HIV/AIDS, TPAA emphasizes and supports capacity building through strong international partnerships and collaborative projects.
TPAA will work toward the following objectives:
1) Slowing the spread of the HIV epidemic by supporting comprehensive prevention strategies;
2) Improving the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS by promoting sound policies concerning access to treatment, care and support;
3) Reducing the stigma of HIV/AIDS and ensuring the human rights and civil liberties of those infected with HIV; and
4) Strengthening international collaboration on therapies, a cure, and a vaccine.