a sourcebook of hiv/aids prevention programs volume 2

The Window of Hope Program, Namibia 165Table 8.3: Opening Rituals and Activities for the Red WindowCOMPONENT OPENING RITUAL ACTIVITIESSession 1: We Are Clever Getting to know • Sharing: We Have to Be Clever!one another• Quiz: What Is True and False about AIDS?• Game: The Newspaper Game• Song: H-I Virus, We Beat You• Puppet show: The H-I Virus Puppet ShowSession 2: We Are Strong Attack on the • Puppet show: The H-I Virus Puppet Showhuman body• Song: The Power Song• Art: My StarSession 3: We Accept Why children are • Game: The Stigmatization GamePeople stigmatized • Acting: Maria’s Mother• Story: Visiting Mr. HausikuSession 4: We Care for What can we do for • Song: Kumbaya, My LordPeople Who Are Sick sick people? • Game: The Ambulance Game• Art: Get-Well Card• Story: The Wooden BowlSession 5: Review Looking back • Singing and games• Art: Red ribbon poster• Closing ceremony: Certificates and badgesSuggestions for additionalsessionsGlossaryAnnex: Helping ChildrenDeal with Grief and DeathSource: HIV and AIDS Management Unit.solicits information about the number of children completing a window andthe impact in terms of acquisition of new information, development of communicationskills, ability to participate in a group, changes in self-confidenceand attitudes, enjoyment during participation, and behavior during sessions;the school principal will forward the evaluation forms to the circuit inspector,who will compile a circuit-level summary form, which will be submitted toWindow of Hope trainers or the HIV/AIDS coordinator at regional level. Afocal point will compile a regional summary form, which will be submitted toHAMU, the body responsible for producing and distributing a nationalprogram summary report.AdvocacyGiven its bold aims and innovative methods, the importance of advocacy ina program such as Window of Hope cannot be overstated. Advocacy effortsentailed the inclusion of parents in the design process and the introductionof a parent-targeted manual, Let’s Talk with Our Children. Support fromreligious bodies was generated through their participation in both program(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank