African communities in the struggle against AIDS : the need for a new approach

The problem of AIDS in Africa not only lies in the dimensions of its transmission but it is also fraught with political and cultural sensitivity compounded by economic and social problems. Community participation is essential if any meaningful mobilisation for development is to be achieved. Information sharing; support activities against AIDS are emphasised in the article

Relocating practice in AIDS education - from didactics to dialogue

"Along with many countries fighting the AIDS epidemic; it was confirmed by our study that the ""information-giving"" model (Figure 1) of health education is still utilised in Zimbabwe more extensively than those models which employ a participatory approach in the education process. This was evidenced through reports by Workshop participants who located current practice within didactic approaches such as talks lecturers and leader controlled discussion."

Communication skills for trainers: manual for trainers

This training guide has been designed to provide personnel working in the water and sanitation sector with some practical guidelines to effective communication. It does not however; provide information on every possible method of communication. The guide also contains a range of suggested activities which are designed to assist the user to identify and solve problems in communication. The information is presented in seven parts

Picture codes as discussion starters in AIDS education

Communication channels based on picture codes rather than posters are explained. The application of picture codes in AIDS education is covered including the response from mothers and adolescent girls to the code. The picture code is viewed as a suitable replacement for traditional methods of communication

Resources; information and activities for communicating about AIDS - a training manual

This manual was compiled in response to findings from a Workshop held in Zimbabwe in January 1992; at which representatives from a range of Non-Governmental Organisations working in the AIDS sector identified an urgent need to develop and strengthen communication skills in AIDS education and prevention. The content was subsequently developed through field trials and a participatory process of evaluation in which representatives from Non-Governmental Organisations throughout Zimbabwe actively participated. The manual is divided into four parts. Part One provides background information for the trainer; while Parts Two and Three contain ideas; activities and resources which are designed to foster improvedcommunication among adults about AIDS. The manual concludes with a section about participatory methods for evaluation. Each Part shows step-by-step; how different training methods can be used to assist adults to assess their understanding of AIDS; how existing information can be increased through a partnership between the learner and the trainer; and how problem solving and decision making can be encouraged

Resources; information and activities for communicating about AIDS - a training manual

This manual was compiled in response to findings from a Workshop held in Zimbabwe in January 1992; at which representatives from Non-Governmental Organisations working in the AIDS sector identified an urgent need to develop and strengthen communication skills in AIDS education and prevention. The content was developed through field trials and a participatory process of evaluation in which representatives from Non-Governmental Organisations throughout Zimbabwe actively participated. The manual is divided into four parts. Part One provides background information for the trainer; while Parts Two and Three contain ideas; activities and resources which are designed to foster improvedcommunication among adults about AIDS. The manual concludes with a section about participatory methods for evaluation. Each Part shows step-by-step; how different training methods can be used to assist adults to assess their understanding of AIDS; how existing information can be increased through a partnership between the learner and the trainer; and how problem solving and decision making can be encouraged

Intergrated water; sanitation and health education programme : builders instruction manual for a double compartment Blair Latrine

Good sanitation is now possible for many families in Zimbabwe because the people are cooperating in latrine building. The Blair ventilated improved pit latrine is very popular. This manual is meant for builders but even a lay builder will find it easy to understand and follow the basic steps for building a Blair latrine

Let's Talk AIDS

The AIDS myth is explained on a simplified approach. AIDS is a woprld wide problem. Guidelines on how to avoid the risk of getting infected are included

Let's Talk AIDS

The AIDS myth is explained on a simplified approach. AIDS is a world wide problem. Guidelines on how to avoid the risk of getting infected are included

African communities in the struggle against AIDS : the need for a new approach

The problem of AIDS in Africa not only lies in the dimensions of its transmission but it is also fraught with political and cultural sensitivity compounded by economic and social problems. Community participation is essential if any meaningful mobilisation for development is to be achieved. Information sharing; support activities against AIDS are emphasised in the article