CHAIN’S STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:

• To strengthen multi agency partnerships and increase the capacity of the voluntary and community sector in the Great Lakes Region.
  
  
• To advocate for increased treatments literacy and access in the Great Lakes Region.
  
  
• To reduce stigma and discrimination CHAIN will promote and support HIV information sharing programmes addressing stigma.
  
  
• To initiate and support prevention, care and treatment programmes in the Great Lakes Region.
  
  
• To improve the quality of life for OVC through community based response.
  
  
• To provide up to date information on HIV and AIDS, TB, Malaria and other neglected diseases through CHAIN Resource Centre.

AIMS OF CHAIN:

• Lobbying for an effective voice in Africa for people living with HIV and AIDS.
  
  
• Advocating for greater accessibility and affordability of treatments for HIV infection and AIDS related illnesses.
  
  
• The promotion of treatment awareness and education.
  
  
• Capacity building for organisations of people living with HIV in Africa, Uniformed forces, NGOs/CBO and in particular in the Great Lakes Region.
  
  
• Empower the community leaders, youth, women, OVC and the general public on HIV/Aids issues and how they can engage effectively in policy development.