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Mexico XVII - Communication

Communication perspectives - Mexico XVII AIDS Conference
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HIV/AIDS Programme

Country

Angola

Region

Global, Africa

Programme Summary

Implemented by the International Organization of Migration (IOM), this programme works to teach young girls in Angola about HIV/AIDS through artistic activities, face-to-face discussions, and sports. The idea is that, by encouraging teenage girls in small cities and rural villages to engage with each other in experiences designed to both educate and entertain, they can learn about HIV/AIDS, and hopefully, be inspired to delay their first sexual experience.

Communication Strategies

The programme uses mostly interpersonal communication to reach girls with information on HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, delaying first sexual intercourse, fidelity, and other gender-related issues. Communication tools used include video, music, and theatre. IOM also trains peer educators and organises debates in local languages. Organisers comment that, at these discussions, "girls are more open when there are no men present." Before talking to the girls, the organisers obtain permission from village elders and parents.

Sport is also used as a tool to build a sense of camaraderie among girls, helping them to “organise themselves, to be more self confident" as they learn about how to make empowering choices about their bodies and futures. The project's 10 soccer teams participate in competitions with young female players in neighbouring villages. The HIV/AIDS team provides soccer training each time it visits the teams, while also organising debates and video sessions about HIV/AIDS and reproductive health with the girls after the game.

Development Issues

Youth, Gender, HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Health.

Partners

The provincial sports department organised the 2005 female soccer championship and donated sports equipment.

Contact

The provincial sports department organised the 2005 female soccer championship and donated sports equipment.

Marleen Verbeeck
HIV/AIDS Programme Assistant
International Organization for Migration (IOM), Angola
C.P. 3591
Luanda
Angola
Tel: +244 2 37 08 77
Fax: +244 2 37 09 77
mverbeeck@huambo.angonet.org
iomluanda@iom.int
IOM Angola website

Source

Posting from Marleen Verbeeck to the Gender-AIDS eForum dated May 10 2005.


Placed on the Communication Initiative site April 19 2007
Last Updated September 19 2007

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