SAHARA (Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS Research Alliance) is hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) of South Africa. Their objective is to undertake multi-country and multi-site research, which enables it to make a significant contribution to evidenced-based policy formulation and practice, and through its network of researchers, policy makers and practitioners, to ensure widespread dissemination of that research. Key objectives of SAHARA are to:

• Facilitate a research network in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Generate scientific material in the area of the social aspects of HIV and AIDS.
• Produce a journal on the social aspects of HIV and AIDS.
• Convene a regular SAHARA conference.
• Conduct policy research on access to drugs and trade-related issues.
• Improve the quality of data that is used for planning and implementing HIV and AIDS interventions and policies (best practices).
• Facilitate increased women's participation in decision-making in academic and research institutions.
• Establish SAHARA information systems.