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IAVI Announces Staff Reductions Following ADVANCE Program Termination

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
50
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: New York, NY, USA.

Department affected: ADVANCE program.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) has announced the termination of its PEPFAR-funded ADVANCE program, resulting in the layoff of approximately 50 employees. This decision comes as part of a strategic shift in focus and funding constraints. The layoffs are effective immediately, impacting staff primarily involved in the ADVANCE program based in New York. IAVI aims to redirect its efforts towards other initiatives in the fight against HIV/AIDS, reflecting the ongoing challenges in securing sustainable funding for its programs. The organization remains committed to its mission despite these difficult workforce reductions.

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative cut 50 jobs affecting its ADVANCE program team as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at International AIDS Vaccine Initiative since October 2023, affecting a combined 50 employees.

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International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
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2
EVENTS TRACKED
50
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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