The mythical phoenix is born out of the ashes and symbolizes rebirth and renewal in diverse settings and cultures. Just as the phoenix rises stronger after every cycle, this project draws inspiration from the creature’s resilience, representing the ability of HIV programs to adapt, transform, and sustain themselves even amid shifting resources and policy environment.

Given recent transformations in HIV service delivery in many resource-constrained settings, many programs are in flux¹. This underlines the need for capacity strengthening, and the identification and sharing of best practices related to sustaining HIV services in resource-constrained settings.

The Phoenix Open Call provides a platform to surface and amplify solutions that can safeguard existing services, minimize disruptions, and reinforce community and local leadership. By capturing diverse perspectives and practical strategies, the project aims to strengthen the resilience of HIV programs, promote scalable and sustainable financing models, and generate evidence to guide policies and donor investments in Africa and other low-resource regions.

1. Source and support innovative, contextually grounded solutions for sustaining HIV services in diverse resource-constrained settings
2. Promote strong partnerships and local leadership in implementation science research and practice.
3. Share and scale promising approaches to inform policy, training, and collaborative learning.

This five-part webinar series brings together experts, practitioners, and community leaders to share practical strategies for sustaining HIV services in resource limited settings. Sessions will cover policy frameworks, innovative financing, ethical de-implementation, and partnerships for sustainability, culminating in the launch of the Phoenix Open Call.

We will seek practical insights, successful strategies, and innovative ideas from individuals and organizations globally on how to sustain HIV services amidst these challenges. This open call invites contributions from diverse stakeholders involved in the planning, implementation, or evaluation of HIV programs in resource-constrained settings

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For the final phase of The Phoenix Project, top finalists from the open call convene for a 2-day co-creation workshop to refine their ideas, network with funders, and plan pilots.

Deliverables include:

1. Manuscript: A peer-reviewed manuscript describing themes from the crowdsourcing open call
2. Policy white paper: A paper describing best practices related to sustaining HIV services for charities, foundations, and funders
3. Conference satellite meetings that bring together finalists to present findings

References

1.Willie MM, Africa S. Impact of U. S. Foreign Aid Policy Shifts on HIV / AIDS Programs in South Africa: Challenges, Responses, and Strategies for Sustainability. 2025;(April):8–11.