TY - BOOK AU - Rodriguez-Garcia Rosalia AU - Bonnel, Rene AU - Wilson, David AU - N'jice, N'della ED - The World Bank TI - Investing in communities archives results: Findings from an evaluation of community response to HIV and AIDS SN - 978-0-8213-9741-1 PY - 2013/// CY - Washington D.C PB - World Bank KW - Africa KW - AIDS KW - HIV KW - Case Studies KW - AIDS prevention KW - Community Health Services N2 - This study assessed the impact of community-based responses to HIV and AIDS, finding that local intervention, driven by community involvement, are effective in reducing virus spread and improving the lives of affected individuals. The research, focusing on local leadership, peer education, and support networks across various regions, demonstrated that empowering communities with resources, training, and autonomy leads to greater engagement and sustainable long-term change. The findings highlight the importance of investing in community-driven responses, as they address immediate health concerns and foster resilience and equity in public health ER -