The Mission of the group is to restore the integrity of people living with HIV/AIDS, by offering them: Acceptance, Respect, Orientation, Hope and to promote education/prevention activities in the community.

The AAVE Group works to bring about its mission though the following objectives:

Support people with HIV/AIDS
- To befriend and offer human, moral, spiritual and social support to people with HIV/AIDS by visiting them in their homes, hospitals or in prison;
- To be with them wherever they are. Through home visits we get firsthand knowledge and are sensitized to a harsh and painful reality, a way of life for so many. The need for help with such basics as food, clothing, medication, construction materials, transport, rent and utility bills, becomes obvious;
- To provide them with psychological counseling and legal advice;
- To refer them to hospitals, clinics, Social Security Offices and other services;
- To contribute to raising their self-confidence, mental and physical health, by providing them with professional training and opportunities for self-support.

Provide information / education on HIV/AIDS prevention:
- To give talks on HIV/AIDS and its prevention in schools, church groups, youth groups, community groups and companies;
- To welcome visitors to the AAVE Center and provide them with information on the AAVE Group and/or HIV/AIDS;
- To keep its members informed and updated on all aspects of HIV/AIDS by attending courses, workshops, conferences etc.

Be involved in lobbying activities :
- To take part in events organized to defend the rights of people with HIV/AIDS;
- To use the media, including international networking, as a means of political pressure.