External mainstreaming adapting development and humanitarian programme work in order to take into account susceptibility to HIV transmission and vulnerability to the impacts of AIDS. The focus is on the core programme work in the changing context created by AIDS.
Work place policies formalise an organisation’s position with regard to HIV and AIDS and its staff. Policies usually cover provision of awareness raising and counselling for staff, but should extend beyond those measures to a range of human resources or personnel issues, such as staff health schemes, arrangements for sick leave and compassionate leave, and terms and conditions of employment with regard to HIV and AIDS.
