Beyond our Borders: A Guide to Twinning for HIV/AIDS Organizations

The guide encourages community-based HIV/AIDS organizations to interact and collaborate with HIV/AIDS organizations in other countries. The focus is on North-South international relations, and the guide includes: a chapter defining the concept "twinning" and outlining benefits of formal collaborative partnerships; a second chapter describing the conditions necessary for a successful twinning relationship; a third chapter addressing cultural challenges in "North-South dynamics"; and a fourth chapter that outlines a step-by-step approach to twinning. Appendices include a resource list and contact information.