IRIN is developing an HIV/AIDS information service for sub-Saharan Africa. The challenge is to build a partnership between civil society and the media for the dissemination of accurate, contextualized and relevant information on HIV/AIDS. The inclusion of the voices of those living with HIV/AIDS is a vital component, transforming the traditional 'top-down' flow of information into an interactive information channel that empowers HIV-positive people and AIDS organisations. As a first step, IRIN invites all those working in the field of HIV/AIDS to contribute to the service by providing their news, views and analysis for inclusion in our weekly bulletin.