APAC-VHS Demonstration Centres in Tamil Nadu - Part 1

[Guest guest]

Dear FORUM,

APAC-VHS-USAID has developed certain demonstration centres to train the staff of

SACS and NGOs who are implementing focused intervention among specific

sub-population groups. If you are interested to get trained, please contact the

demonstration centres.

Voluntary Health Services (VHS), Chennai, is implementing the United States

Agency for International Development (USAID) assisted AIDS Prevention and

Control (APAC) Project in Tamil Nadu. The goal of APAC is to reduce the sexual

transmission of HIV/AIDS in Tamil Nadu. One of our major thrust areas in this

Project is to support NGO intervention programs that promote behavioral change

in those individuals/groups whose behaviour puts them at high risk for acquiring

or transmitting HIV infection, increase condom usage and improve quality and

access to STD services. NACO has designated APAC-USAID as a TRG for targeted

interventions.

People's Development Initiatives (PDI) is implementing a STD/HIV/AIDS prevention

programme among slum population. The programme is supported by AIDS prevention

and control project (APAC). APAC has designed a experiential learning program

for the training of SACS and NGO staff in implementation of Targeted

Interventions, and supports PDI as a Demonstration centre for imparting this

training.

People's Development Initiatives (PDI) is a non-governmental organisation

established with a voluntary participation of a team of development workers,

doctors, academicians and researchers who are devoted to the development of the

deprived and own a wealth of experiences in humanitarian activities.

Demonstration Centre for Capacity Building on Interventions Targeted at Young

people living in urban underdeveloped settlements (slums)

Importance of targeted intervention:

Targeted intervention is the approach for STD/HIV/AIDS to reach the high risk

groups who are at the risk of getting and transmitting HIV/AIDS infection. It

includes advocacy for enabling environment, control of sexually transmitted

diseases and promotion of condoms. TI adopts effective communication methods to

bring about behaviour change among high risk groups.

STD/HIV/AIDS prevention among slum population (SIP):

STD/HIV/AIDS prevention programme is carried out among the high risk groups in

slum communities.

The main strategies are:

a.. Behaviour change communication

b.. Quality STD services

c.. Condom promotion

d.. Establishing a network of peer educators

e.. Creating an enabling environment through advocacy

f.. Working through the community based organisation such as Mahila Mandals,

Youth groups, fan clubs and community welfare associations.

Goal:

The main goal of the demonstration centre is to help build capacity of agencies

to implement STD/HIV/AIDS prevention among high risk population.

Objectives:

To conduct hands on training on interventions targeted at high risk groups in

slum settings.

To organize field placement programs for specific skill development (counseling,

peer education, condom promotion, etc)

To function as a resource center for targeted interventions among slum

populations.

The demonstration center adopts participatory training methods in building the

knowledge, attitude and skills of the participants on targeted intervention.

The following participatory methods are used:

a.. Lecture and discussions

b.. Group exercises

c.. Field visits

d.. Demonstrations

e.. Role plays

f.. Games

g.. Problem based learning

h.. Case analysis

i.. Simulation games

Program Details:

Medium of instruction: English & Tamil

Venue : PDI, 76, Marsing Pettai road, Beema Nagar, Trichy - 1, TN

Duration: One week

Eligibility:

The following personnel involved in HIV/AIDS prevention are eligible to

participate in the training programs:

a.. Health workers

b.. Counselors

c.. Project Coordinators

d.. Field Educators

e.. Program managers

f.. Doctors, Nurses

g.. Public Health Experts

h.. Policy Planners

Course Fee:

Rs.500/- for registration, course materials and training costs.

This does not include travel costs, accommodation and food expenses.

For further details contact:

The Secretary,

People's Development Initiatives (PDI),

76, 1st Floor, Marsing Pettai road,

Beema Nagar, Trichy - 620 001

Ph: 0431 - 2410042

Email: info@...

Please note APAC Mail ID has been Changed to apacvhs@.... Henceforth please

send all your Email communications to this ID.