National AIDS Treatment Advocates Forum (New Orleans, December 2002): Scholarship Deadline August 16

The National AIDS Treatment Advocates Forum, sponsored by the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), brings together about 400 treatment advocates from the U.S. and other countries for skills building to help assure the continued success of the treatment advocacy movement. This year's NATAF meeting will be held in New Orleans, LA, on December 8-11, 2002.

Scholarships (which can include the $150 registration fee, the hotel, and a $100 travel credit) are available. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, August 16. You can apply online at: www.nmac.org/nataf/2002/scholarship.htm. You will need information about yourself and your agency, so it's best to check the application form ahead of time, and submit it online later.

The mission of NATAF includes:

"Updating participants on the latest treatment and research information; Providing opportunities to build advocacy skills; Providing opportunities to develop inclusive strategies to advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS; Promoting collaboration, networking and mentoring among all participants."