The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS Capacity Building Assistance (CBA) Program is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Description of the Project

The project is a leadership mobilization model targeting African American leaders in five regions across the U.S. to develop a coordinated response to HIV/AIDS among indigenous leaders, CBOs, health departments and other CBA consumers. It is designed as a structural intervention based on the premise that African-American leadership can establish organizational infrastructure that supports collaboration and multiple local initiatives. The model is intended to be a catalyst for executing an unprecedented number of community actions to promote HIV antibody testing and prevention education services.

The program has two phases: a demonstration project in each of the five regions, followed by dissemination of the program model throughout the regions. Both require long term, hands-on development, application and services. The program is led by Black clergy along with local leaders, CDC-funded CBOs and health departments in all regions. The NBLCA will also collaborate with other CBA providers.

The goal of this project is to deliver CBA to African-American leadership, CDC-funded community-based organizations, and other community stakeholders through NBLCA’s “Leadership Mobilization Model” adapted from our existing community leadership model. This is an extensive hands-on approach, requiring consistent contact with participants on the local level with ongoing monitoring, and technical assistance services.