Overview

BAI provides guided assistance in various aspects of the planning and engagement processes within communities. 

Strategic Planning

Planning strategies include: HIV/AIDS prevention programs; programs to address systemic injustice; connecting with Black, Latinx, LGBTQIA+, and MSM communities; and reducing stigma in communities of color.

Program Planning and Evaluation

BAI coordinates a group’s planning and/or evaluation method(s), assisting with the design of the overall process, as well as the actionable steps to see the process through to completion. 

Community Needs Assessment

BAI guides departments and organizations through the 6 steps of assessing community needs. Together, they will determine the purpose and scope of the assessment; conduct a literature search; gather and analyze data; as well as identify health problem risk factors.

Grassroots Organization

To end the HIV epidemic, communities must be fully empowered to organize and advocate for their needs. BAI guides groups into building coalitions, forming campaigns, and utilizing existing resources to achieve necessary outcomes. 

Recruitment for Behavioral Interventions

Together with BAI, departments and organizations plan recruitment strategies to attract priority populations, such as Black same-gender-loving (SGL) men and Black women, to services and retain them throughout care.

For more information, or to create a customized plan for your department or organization, please contact Tenesha Lewis, Senior Manager, Training and Capacity Building.