USBAH: Advocacy Project Planning on HIV and AIDS

Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS and Health (USBAH) at the University of South Africa invites applications for its short course on Advocacy Project Planning on HIV and AIDS (12 Credits). Teaching mixed mode includes online paper-based, community work and contact sessions.

Background:
Do you think we have done enough for people living with HIV and/or affected by HIV and AIDS in South Africa? What happened to our advocacy around the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV? Do you want to make a difference in the field of HIV and AIDS but do not know where to start? Or have you been actively involved in advocacy on HIV and AIDS but would like to enhance your knowledge and skills on advocacy campaign planning and management? Then this course is for you!

Topics to be covered:

• African understanding of the AIDS pandemic -challenges and trends
• Understanding social behaviour aspects and theories of HIV and AIDS
• Planning and executing an advocacy campaign on issues related to HIV and AIDS
• Mobilise community and stakeholder participation
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation of advocacy campaign

Participants will learn to:

• Plan your advocacy campaign with your stakeholder
• Identify an issue for advocacy
• Mobilise community involvement and participation
• Enhance your knowledge and skills and advocacy around HIV and AIDS in Africa

USBAH’s Banking Details are as follows:
ABSA Bank
01 00 00 11 4
Cheque Account
Sunnyside Branch
USBAH Allocation Number: 3417-1166-5
(Must be indicated clearly with each deposit or payment)

Dates: June to end of November 2009
Duration: Once off workshop for three days and/or six months distance
Cost: R800 (VAT inclusive)
Contact Person: Rinnie Tlometsane, tel: 012 352 4105, fax: 012 429 6491, email: tlomerm@unisa.ac.za