HAMED will accomplish its mission by taking the following actions:

• Identify and document promising interventions to mitigate the economic impacts of HIV/AIDS on clients and their families.
• Improving communication and understanding of the impacts of HIV/AIDS on microfinance institutions (MFIs) and their clients.
• Encourage cross-sectoral communication and multi-sectoral linkages and partnerships.

Key Outputs (planned or achieved)

1. Development of The SEEP Network Guidelines for Microenterprise Development in HIV and AIDS-Impacted Communities: Supporting Economic Security and Health, a publication of the working group.

• Offering strategic guidance for health, social service, and microenterprise development professionals. Aiming to help reverse the downward spiral of sickness and poverty, to stimulate a positive spiral of economic security and well-being for people and communities affected by HIV & AIDS.
• Written by experienced Microenterprise Development practitioners, The SEEP Guidelines speak to three audiences:
  • HIV and Public Health Professionals
  • Microenterprise Development Practitioners
  • Policy Makers: Donors, Strategic Planners and Advocates

You can access the version of The SEEP Guidelines most relevant to you by clicking the links above; each version is available as web text as well as a free download in PDF form.

2. Hosting an online community of practice, the Microenterprise & HIV website and the Microenterprise & HIV Café

• Microenterprise & HIV presents The SEEP Guidelines and offers an easy mechanism for practitioners to read and offer feedback in real time.
• The Café hosts online conferences on topics of interest to the community.
  • Strategies for HIV & MIcroenterprise Development Programming
  • Learning the ABCs of OVCs