Tools

IFC Against AIDS has developed some tools from the field of experiences and practices in HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, and care to guide companies through every step in the process of designing and implementing a program for their workforce. By extending HIV/AIDS programs to their communities, companies can also play an important role in fighting HIV/AIDS along with "traditional" actors such as public health officials and NGOs.

The process can be ensured through a multi step approach, which is outlined in the following table.

A multi step approach	Tools for the client
Acknowledge the issue	Questionnaire on vulnerability and risk factors
Assess program conditions	Questionnaire on company capabilities Formative assessment
Adopt an AIDS Policy	AIDS Policy Principles HIV/AIDS Sample Policy.
Set up a program	HIV/AIDS action plan roadmap
Adopt a Collaborative Approach	Methodology: "The Four Spheres of Action"
Monitor & Evaluate Results	IFC Against AIDS Practical Guide to Monitoring and Evaluating Corporate HIV/AIDS Programs M&E Presentation

Acknowledge the issue

Assess Program Conditions

Adopt an AIDS Policy

The AIDS Policy is a statement endorsing the company's commitment with respect to HIV/AIDS. Key elements include respect for the confidentiality of HIV status, and the establishment of non-discriminatory practices in relation to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In addition to being readily accessible and visible in many locations, the company HIV/AIDS policy should be communicated to employees in a manner that explains the significance of the policy's terms. Staff should feel confident that the company is dedicated to maintaining employee privacy and to taking reasonable strides to safeguard the health of the workforce. For further guidance on workplace policies, please see:
AIDS Policy Principles and AIDS Sample Policy: Page 21 of the Good Practice Note on HIV/AIDS.

Set Up a Program

Adopt a Collaborative Approach


Monitor and Evaluate Results