Course 2009: Food and Nutrition Security in the context of HIV/AIDS

[Guest guest]

4 May – 22 May or 25 May – 12 June, Wageningen, the Netherlands

HIV/AIDS and food and nutrition security are entwined in a vicious

circle. HIV/AIDS by being an infectious disease is a `drain' to

the human body's nutritional reserves. An adequate nutritional

situation is important to maintain quality of life and limit the

occurrence of opportunistic infections. On the other hand, HIV/AIDS

increases the risk of food (and nutrition) insecurity, mainly through

loss of labour. Researchers have revealed many of the interactions

between food and nutrition security and HIV/AIDS. The translation of

this into practical policies and programmes is the necessary next step.

This course aims to provide professionals working in food and nutrition security

with the knowledge, skills and creativity, to incorporate the specific effects

of HIV/AIDS on food and nutrition security in the design and implementation of

programmes and interventions directed to improving food and nutrition security,

with the specific aim to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on the livelihood of

affected households.

Requirements for admission

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

· BSc. (as a minimum) or its equivalent in the field of food

and nutrition, food science, home economics, agriculture, medicine or a related

field of study professional position with tasks related to the theme of the

course

· At least three years of professional experience related to

the theme of the course

· Competence in the English language.

Application and further information

The course is part of the 11 weeks' training programme Food and

nutrition security. The programme is a combination of various courses, which

can also be followed as `stand alone' certificate courses.

The deadlines for application are:

· 4 April 2009 for the course from 4 May – 22 May

· 25 April 2008 for the course from 25 May – 12 June

For online application and for downloading the course brochure please

visit the website:

<http://www.cdic.wur.nl/UK/newsagenda/agenda/Food_and_nutrition_security\.htm>

For additional information on the content of the course please contact us by

mail at fannie.deboer@...

or training.wi@... <mailto:training.wi@...> or by fax *31 317 486 801.

Vandam Bianca

e-mail: <vandambianca@...>