Sida Entreprises
Aware of the human and economic issues raised by AIDS on the African continent, Ascoma has been a member of SIDA ENTREPRISES since 2004.
For Ascoma, the human and economic impact of HIV in the late 1990s and early 2000s became a major concern. Initial discussions about this subject began within the French Council of Investors in Africa (CIAN). In May 2003, these discussions resulted in the creation of the Sida-Entreprises association.
Objectives
SIDA-ENTREPRISES aims to support to it members so they can develop policies to fight HIV by implementing programs through their subsidiaries located in Africa. These programs inform and raise awareness about HIV-AIDS among employees and their families, service-providers and neighbouring communities and promote access to confidential screening and treatment.
Ascoma and the other members of Sida-Entreprises commit to 4 values::
- Commitment : to inform, protect and support employees in the fight against HIV.
- Respect : to protect individuals against any discrimination and guarantee their rights within the company.
- Effectiveness : to mobilise resources, implement actions on the ground and measure results.
- Sharing : to unite in order to work together, sharing experiences and developing tools.