Joint Learning Initiative On Children and HIV/AIDS

About Us

JLICA's focused programme of investigation and advocacy will provide the information and evidence needed to significantly improve the global response to HIV and young people.
— Agnes Binagwaho, M.D., JLICA Co-Chair

The Joint Learning Initiative on Children and HIV/AIDS

Launched in 2006, the Joint Learning Initiative on Children and HIV/AIDS (JLICA) is a two-year network of policy-makers, practitioners, community leaders, researchers, and people living with HIV that mobilizes research and discussion on children affected by HIV/AIDS. JLICA does not seek to supplant the efforts of many dedicated and effective organizations working on behalf of children—but instead to provide an independent, collaborative analysis of what is working and what needs to change.

Research Focus and Objectives

JLICA research, ranges across a variety of topics: strengthening families; community action; expanding access to services and protecting human rights; and social and economic policies.

In each research area, the Initiative seeks to gather evidence about best practices, facilitate innovative thinking and problem solving, advance action, and enhance communication across disciplines and among stakeholders.

Learn more about JLICA's research strategies and work products.

About JLICA's Learning Groups

The Initiative houses four Learning Groups that focus on the primary research areas. These Learning Groups are coordinated by two Co-Chairs and will include a core of approximately 10-15 experts from diverse geographic and disciplinary backgrounds, as well as strong membership representation from high-burden countries.

To promote action on the Initiative's recommendations, Learning Group Co-Chairs participate in ongoing advocacy alongside the two Initiative Co-Chairs and JLICA's founding partner organizations.

Read about the Learning Groups.