What We Do

The Alliance's Mission

The Alliance for Microbicide Development is a global nonprofit organization founded in 1998 whose mission is to speed the development of safe, effective, and affordable microbicides to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Toward fulfillment of its mission, the Alliance concentrates its work in four main areas:

1. Research, Monitoring, and Analysis 
2. Information, Education, and Communication
3. Convening
4. Evidence-based Advocacy and Collaboration

The Alliance's Core Activities

• Monitoring and analyzing the microbicide pipeline through systematic survey and ongoing examination of and communication with the field
• Analyzing, creating dialogue, and reporting on critical issues
• Convening meetings and task groups to exchange information and explore specific issues
• Clarifying and influencing regulatory processes through public comment, ongoing dialogue, and analysis
• Tracking and analyzing investment in microbicide development
• Raising awareness about microbicides and providing a neutral, objective evidence base for decision-making, public policy, and advocacy
• Brokering collaborations among Alliance participants, colleagues, and allied networks
• Trouble-shooting, problem-solving, and monitoring events threatening the field
• Taking leadership positions on issues affecting the microbicide field

For more information about the Alliance, click here.