What is HIV and AIDS?
What is HIV and AIDS?
What is HIV and AIDS?
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2. NGOs <strong>and</strong> Small Medium Enterpr<strong>is</strong>es in<br />
Ug<strong>and</strong>a<br />
More external support needed because of the size of NGOs <strong>and</strong><br />
SMEs.<br />
Their <strong>HIV</strong> project included compr<strong>is</strong>ed of 3 elements:<br />
1. Information <strong>and</strong> Education activities – an annual program, 1<br />
IEC session per month for 1 hour during work hours. Used<br />
participatory methods. Example of topics; basic knowledge<br />
about <strong>HIV</strong>; STDs <strong>and</strong> <strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>AIDS</strong>; VCT; positive living;<br />
ARVs; stigma <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>crimination.<br />
2. Peer Education – each company nominates 2-3 people to be<br />
trained as peer educators who will ensure sustainability of the<br />
<strong>HIV</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>AIDS</strong> workplace program.<br />
3. <strong>HIV</strong> workplace policy - developed through meetings with<br />
senior management, peer educators <strong>and</strong> the project team.<br />
Each company developed a policy tailored to their needs.
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