Programs & Impact //
The National Alliance for Children Living with HIV translates its vision and strategies into concrete initiatives that drive policy change, strengthen services, and raise public awareness. All activities are carried out collaboratively with members, communities, academics, and stakeholders at the national and regional levels.
Main Program //
1. Policy Advocacy
The Alliance actively promotes policies that are more inclusive and responsive to the needs of children and adolescents living with HIV. This effort is carried out through policy dialogues, national consultations, the development of recommendations, and involvement in government strategic planning processes.
Some of the important achievements include:
Launch of the National Alliance for Children Living with HIV (December 2022)
National Pre-Consultative and Consultative Meetings to discuss priority issues of children with HIV (2023)
Contribution to the inclusion of children born to mothers with HIV and children with HIV in the target population of the draft National Action Plan for HIV 2025–2030
Proposal to strengthen child-friendly hepatitis services in the Indonesian Hepatitis Program Review (2024)
2. Increasing Public Awareness & Dialogue
The Alliance organizes various discussion forums and reflection spaces to broaden understanding of the issues of children and adolescents with HIV, while simultaneously reducing stigma and discrimination.
Initiatives that have been carried out include:
The first EMTCT Symposium in Indonesia with 115 participants from policymakers, researchers, health workers, and the community (November 2023)
Cultural Discussion Series with PPH UNIKA Atma Jaya (2024) which discussed treatment, stigma, care and treatment of children with HIV
Improving the capacity of caregivers through Treatment Literacy Workshops, supported by UNICEF Indonesia
3. Multisectoral Collaboration
The Alliance acts as a bridge between communities, governments, civil society organizations, and development partners to ensure that the issue of children with HIV receives cross-sector attention.
Some important collaborations:
Multi-sectoral discussion and advocacy workshop with the Ministry of Health, IDAI, academics, and communities (2024)
Child-Life Program Collaboration with the Indonesia AIDS Coalition with support from Aidsfonds (2024–2025)
4. Internal Strengthening
To ensure the sustainability of advocacy work, the Alliance also strengthens internal capacity by developing SOPs, work plans, and joint advocacy strategies.
One important step is the implementation of the National Alliance Retreat for Children with HIV (December 2024) to finalize the work plan and strengthen coordination between members.
Impact & Driven Change //
The collective work of the National Alliance for Children with HIV has not only resulted in a series of activities, but has also driven changes in the way the issue of children and adolescents with HIV is understood, discussed, and positioned in public policy.
1. Clearer Recognition in National Policy
Through engagement in consultative forums and the development of strategic documents, the issues of children born to mothers with HIV and children living with HIV have begun to be more explicitly addressed in national HIV response planning, including in the draft National HIV Action Plan 2025–2030. This is a crucial step in ensuring that children's needs are no longer pigeonholed into general categories without a specific approach.
2. Strengthening the Perspective of Child-Friendly Services
The advocacy efforts have also stimulated discussions on the importance of comprehensive, child-friendly healthcare services, including Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) , child-friendly ARVs, and the integration of hepatitis issues into services for children living with HIV. These issues are increasingly receiving attention in policy dialogues and technical forums.
3. Opening of Multisectoral Dialogue Space
Through symposia, cultural discussions, and advocacy workshops, the Alliance brings together policymakers, health workers, academics, civil society organizations, and communities on equal footing. These forums reinforce the shared understanding that the issue of children living with HIV requires a cross-sectoral approach—not just health, but also education, social protection, and human rights.
5. Increasing Public Awareness and Sensitivity to Stigma
The Cultural Discussion Series and various public forums help broaden the narrative about children and adolescents living with HIV—not just as recipients of services, but as subjects with rights and a voice. This approach encourages a more empathetic and rights-based perspective and strengthens the agenda for eliminating stigma and discrimination.
4. Strengthening a Coordinated National Network
With members spread across 20 provinces, the Alliance contributes to the formation of a more connected and mutually supportive advocacy network. Cross-regional coordination enables the exchange of best practices, the consolidation of advocacy messages, and a more rapid response to emerging policy issues.
Moving forward, the National Alliance for Children with HIV will continue to strengthen evidence-based advocacy and community experience to ensure that policy changes are followed by changes in practice on the ground, so that children and adolescents with HIV can truly live healthy, safe, and dignified lives.