Vision

"NEPWHAN envisions a country where People Living with HIV and AIDS, Orphans and Vulnerable Children are given equal rights and privileges like every other member of the society."

Mission

To empower, strengthen and coordinate all support groups, state networks, constituencies, associations and organizations of people living with HIV and AIDS in Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to the national response; with the overall goal of advocating for the rights of PLHIV and OVC/OVC in Nigeria and seek to put in place comprehensive HIV and AIDS prevention, care and support services.

Objectives

encourage formation of new, and strengthen existing Support Groups of People Living with HIV and AIDS for the purpose of exchange of ideas and sharing experiences on their common problems;

empower PLHIV in Nigeria with adequate knowledge and skills to deal with the HIV and AIDS pandemic;

advocate for the protection of basic human rights of PLHIV as provided for in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria;

solicit support for PLHIV;

ensure representation of and meaningful involvement of PLHIV in relevant fora locally and internationally;

advocate for biomedical and social research to HIV and AIDS response in line with international best practices; and

Strengthen cooperation and collaborate with Nigerian government and other relevant stakeholders in the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS as well as care and support of PLHIV.

Core Values

Personal integrity, commitment and excellence in service

Courtesy in our personal interactions, a collaborative working style, and concern for the rights of others

Rendering not for profit services throughout the network

High degree of humility and patience, optimism and dedication to service

Commitment to our members and colleagues