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HIV CUREiculum: Africa’s First Community-Led Learning Tool on HIV Cure Science
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Overview
The HIV CUREiculum is Africa’s first community-led curriculum on HIV cure research. Originally developed with global partners and now led by the African Alliance, it equips communities, advocates, and policymakers with the knowledge and confidence to engage in cure science. Tested in Kenya and Zambia, the CUREiculum is shaping Africa’s leadership in the global search for an HIV cure.
Origins
The initiative began as a collaborative effort under the HIV Cure Africa Acceleration Partnership (HCAAP) and others, where community advocates, researchers, and technical experts came together to design learning tools for communities. This work produced six core modules grounded in community-friendly science communication and participatory learning.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#f9f9f9″ thickness=”5″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
African Alliance’s Role
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text]In 2022, leadership of the CUREiculum transitioned to the African Alliance, reflecting a shift toward African-led ownership of HIV cure research literacy and advocacy. As founding members of the Africa HIV Cure Consortium, the Alliance has adapted the tool to reflect African realities, integrating advocacy, policy, and ethics, and reworking the language for accessibility and relevance.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#f9f9f9″ thickness=”5″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Pilots & Field Testing
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The CUREiculum has been tested in two countries so far:
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]Kenya (2024): Modules 0–2 were piloted with community participants in Nairobi, using participatory methods such as debates, role plays, and teach-backs.Feedback refined the clarity, flow, and framing ofthe material.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_single_image image=”8382″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″]
Looking Ahead
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Building on these pilots, the African Alliance, through its Africa HIV Cure Consortium is preparing for rollout across four priority countries, with flexible models for in-person, online, and Training-of-Trainers sessions. Translation into Swahili and French is underway.
Monitoring and evaluation tools are being standardised, including digital feedback systems and participant learning logs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
Why It Matters
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]The HIV CUREiculum is not just a curriculum, it is a platform to build a cadre of cure-literate African advocates. By embedding this tool within the Africa HIV Cure Consortium strategy, we aim to ensure that communities are not only informed but are leading voices in shaping national and regional HIV cure agendas.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”60px”][vc_separator type=”normal” color=”#f9f9f9″ thickness=”5″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_column_text]
The CUREiculum in the news
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A CUREiculum for Cure: African Communities Step Into the Future of HIV Science
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”8350″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/curriculum-cure-african-communities-step-future-hiv-gg64c/”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]“We are often told that this work is too technical, too far ahead. But this curriculum proves that if you trust communities, we will meet you in the future.”[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Read the full article here.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Catch our Cure work on TikTok
[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_single_image image=”8373″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” qode_css_animation=”” link=”https://www.tiktok.com/@african.alliance0/video/7514677772824939781″][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_column_text]Check out our TikTok account to see short videos on all six modules![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” z_index=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]
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