ActionAid HIV/AIDS interventions: Peer Education Modules

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Feedback requested for proposed Peer Education Modules:

Many programmes are using peer educators or outreach workers as a way of

reaching PLWHA, or families affected by HIV/AIDS. These dedicated individuals

are working very hard to counsel and support their peers. For many reasons,

including lack of training, the complexity of the field, and emotional strain,

it is a challenging position.

ActionAid Bangalore regional office and the Abhaya project are working on a set

of modules aimed at Peer Educators from groups of sex workers, MSM and PLWHA.

The modules are intended to be very comprehensive, they will not only build

capacity on the issue of HIV/AIDS but also will enhance leadership within the

community for the rights based approach, assisting Peer Educators to take on a

leadership role for behaviour change and community empowerment.

Although there are a number of modules devised for the African context, we have

seen few from India. If you can recommend any of the training tools that you are

using in the area, or have comments and advice, we would be grateful if you

could contact us. While the modules are to be field tested in Karnataka, there

is hope that with input from many organisations, their usage will eventually

become widespread.

Please send any comments to Megha Girish: megirish2001@...

Kate Carroll

www.actionaid.org.uk

E-mail: Kate.Carroll@...