Publications - Released in 2017
Twenty years ago, PILS was born following a simple observation: almost ten years had passed since the first case of HIV had been registered in Mauritius, and yet there was no structure on our island, no treatment for HIV-positive people.
Over the last 20 years, PILS' vision and goals have evolved, but one thing remains constant: the will to change an improper social context, and to fight injustice and discrimination.
2016 was once again a pivotal year for PILS. We revised our 2014-2018 mid-term strategic plan, which allowed us to re-evaluate our direction and sharpen the measures through which we are working to end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Two main needs emerged from this revision. First, the importance of strengthening operational systems and linking services. The idea is to strengthen links with existing partners in the implementation of programmes which are already underway, to ensure that those reached on the field are redirected to the services offered by PILS or the government. On the one hand, PILS has revised its internal organisation in order to develop synergies between the various functions that comprise the association today. Particular attention is given to collaborative work, with the setting up of several committees within the association, so that everyone can contribute as much as possible to decision-making.