The National Council of People Living with HIV (NACOPHA), established in 2005, is a national entity serving as the highest representative body and unified voice for PLHIV organizations, networks, and individuals in mainland Tanzania. With a total membership of more than 5,000 PLHIV organizations, NACOPHA is a sub-sub-recipient (SSR) of the Global Fund’s TB/HIV Community Grant and continues to support national efforts to sustain and expand community-based HIV and TB services. Beginning 1st October 2020, NACOPHA has been implementing interventions in 39 district councils, working in close collaboration with the Government of Tanzania, civil society organizations, and the private sector.

NACOPHA promotes the active participation of PLHIV in policy and advocacy forums, monitoring, and addressing issues related to health quality improvement. The organization builds the capacity of local government authorities (LGAs) at all levels to enhance community responses to HIV in Tanzania. The Global Fund Cycle 7 (GFC7) community-based program, implemented in collaboration with the Lead CSO, Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC), and four sub-sub-recipients, focuses on integration with Local Government Authorities.