Who We Are

Mindanao AIDS Advocates Association Inc

Our Historical Background

• For the past Twelve years, MAAAI has been a constant recipient of the programs and activities of LGUs, LGAs, NGOs and grants from ISEAN - Hivos Philippines. Among its memberships and affiliations include: Davao City AIDS Council, RHWC, CSSDO, DANGAL - Pilipinas Network – NSAP, PCCM, DSWD, City Health Office, DOH, and SPMC– HACT. MAAAI also actively partnered with private yet civic-minded organizations, such as the association of psychologists in Davao City (to provide free counseling for PLHIVs and their families), St. Camillus (a religious arm that similarly provides HIV-related support) and other Faith - based Organizations.

• Programs undertaken by the organization focus on learning sessions, group discussions, training's and seminars/capacity building, consultations, lobbying, advocacy, and networking. Moreover, care and support services rendered by the organization incorporate peer/family counselling, referrals, home based and hospice care, and palliative Care.

• Challenged by the need to be part of the prevention program of these organizations, more PLHIV came out in the open and gave valuable testimonies of the infection in forums and lectures. Currently a total of 300 members were documented as of the recent general assembly.

• The organization was officially launched as a treatment care and support group on May 09, 2009 at Episcopal Training Center in Matina, Davao City under the care and support services of the Alliance Against AIDS in Mindanao (ALAGAD Mindanao) with 16 founding members.

• The Mindanao AIDS Advocates Association found its first home in the office of ALAGAD Mindanao, Inc. located at #557 Kamuning Street, Juna Subd. Matina, Davao City. MAAAI settled in this office for three years. It later on transferred to its current location at the 2nd floor of Reproductive Health and Wellness Center (RHWC) Bldg., Jacinto St., Davao City and today we in SPMC-HACT clinic.

• MAAAI acquired its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration on October 24, 2011.

• MAAAI still continue serving the people of Davao and nearby Provinces until today.

• Care and Support

• Capacity Building

• Advocacy and Networking

Recognition from LGU's and LGA's in Region XI and nearby provinces

Recognition from the National level

Partnership with different NGO's, LGA's and LGU's

Membership of Davao City AIDS Council

Membership of ALAGAD Mindanao Inc.

Membership of DANGAL Pilipinas (National LGBT Network in the Phil.)

Membership of the Network to Stop AIDS Program

Representative of HIV - PLWD of Philippine Country Coordinating Mechanism

Seven (7) trained HIV Counsellors

Three (3) trainers for Peer Education on HIV, SOGIE and BCC

One TOT of Enhancing HIV, STI and other sexual health services for MSM and Transgender people

Potential Resource Speakers

Fifty trained Peer Counsellors and Peer Educators

Spirit of volunteerism

SEC Registered

MAAAI envisions a dignified, improved and sustainable quality of life for all its members. It commits itself to the prevention of HIV and AIDS in Mindanao; empower PLHIV to respond to STI, HIV and AIDS issues/concerns in the community; and strengthen the relationship between service providers and PLHIV in Mindanao. Its efforts are directed towards finding advocacy partners such as health providers and local government agencies.