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If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then you should consider joining NAT’s HIV Activists Network. Anyone living in the UK can join – all you need is the desire to bring about change.
To become an HIV Activist Network member please complete the registration form.
To find out more contact NAT on [email protected] or 020 7814 6767.
The HIV Activists Network is a virtual group of people who are passionate about the rights of people living with HIV and the importance of effective HIV education, prevention and testing.
The network has been established as an opportunity to get involved in NAT’s campaigning work and give people living with HIV a greater voice on the topics that matter to them – such as health, benefits, and discrimination – and the tools and resources to make this happen.
There are no rules or restrictions on who can join the network – it’s open to anyone who wants to get involved and make a difference. Some people may shy away from the term ‘activist’, thinking they’ll need to be loud, visible, and knowledgeable on complex subjects. But with the HIV Activists Network, you don’t need to be any of these things. All you need is a desire to bring about change.
Being an HIV Activists Network member involves taking up individual campaign actions which are aimed at influencing decision makers on different issues.
Campaign actions are developed by NAT on topics which have been highlighted to us as being important to people living with HIV – either through our own research, our partnerships with Positively UK, the Stigma Index and AHPN, or the HIV Activists themselves.
Campaign actions will always relate to a specific topic or issue and the actions might be, for example, emailing your local MP or councillor, or speaking to people in your local community. It’s totally up to you how many campaign actions you take part in and NAT will support your activity by providing background information on every topic, template letters and emails, contact details – and any other resources you may need.
The aim of the HIV Activists Network is to mobilise and empower people to take direct action on the issues affecting the lives, rights and well being of people living with HIV. The network aims to ultimately bring about change by encouraging people to make their voices heard and arming them with the tools and resources to make this happen.
By joining the HIV Activists Network, you have the opportunity to have your say on the matters you feel strongly about and really make a difference. The more voices we have speaking out, the louder they will be!
NAT is a policy and campaigning charity, working with decision makers in order to influence laws and policies which affect the lives of people living with HIV. We will regularly identify a range issues that people living with HIV have told us are important to them and you can choose from these areas the ones you’d like to get involved in. NAT will assist your activity and provide you with further information on key issues, supporting materials and contact information.
We encourage regular feedback from our network members and we’re really keen to hear your ideas so if there is an issue you are concerned about, please let us know.
NAT will ensure there are always activities you can get involved in even if you do not wish to disclose your HIV status. Actions such as signing a petition, writing a letter to your local MP or school, will not require you to reveal your HIV status.
Yes – the HIV Activists Network is inclusive and open to anyone who wants to get involved.
Yes – the HIV Activists Network is run as a virtual network and your details will not be passed on to anyone else.
Once you have joined the HIV Activists Network, there are several campaigns you can get involved in.
To join the network, simply email [email protected]. From there we will discuss with you how to get going and the rest is up to you!
If you just want to find out more before joining, please drop us a line on [email protected] / 020 7814 6767 or leave us feedback and we’d be happy to talk to you about the HIV Activists Network in more detail.