a sourcebook of hiv/aids prevention programs volume 2

The Window of Hope Program, Namibia 171It may be too early to say [what the role of a child/youth may be in terms of HIV prevention]because we will need to do some form of assessments, years down the road. But what ishappening is that these children are being taught and I want to believe they are takingresponsibility for their own future. They are being taught to be able to say “Yes and No” loudand clear. They are being taught to stand up for themselves, and also to stand up for othersin their communities.Program ImplementerAnnex 8.1Window of Hope Attainment of Impact BenchmarksBENCHMARKATTAINMENT/COMMENT1. Identifies and focuses on specific sexual health goals Program focuses on prevention and transmission of HIVand encourages learners to take charge of their sexual lives.2. Focuses narrowly on specific behaviors that lead to sexual Program promotes abstinence and condom use.health goals3. Identifies and focuses on sexual psychosocial risk and Program generates and strengthens psychosocial protectiveprotective factors that are highly related to each ofattitudes. Skills and behaviors are fundamental aims ofthese behaviorsthe program.4. Implements multiple activities to change each of the Program combines teacher-led and child-led activities.selected risk and protective factors5. Actively involves youth by creating a safe Careful program design ensures a culturally sensitivesocial environmentand age-appropriate approach.6. Employs a variety of teaching methods designed to Program uses wide range of participatory teachinginvolve participants and have them personalizemethodologies.the information7. Conveys a clear message about sexual activity and Program promotes abstinence and condom use, as wellcondom or contraceptive use and continuallyas clear messages regarding right and ability to say no.reinforces that message8. Includes effective curricula and activities appropriate to Extracurricular activities were designed in collaborationthe age, sexual experience, and culture ofwith the target age group.participating learners9. Increases knowledge by providing basic, accurate Facts about prevention and transmission are combinedinformation about the risks of teen sexual activity andwith information on how to live with HIV.methods of avoiding intercourse or using protectionagainst pregnancy and STIs10. Uses some of the same strategies to change Although peer education is not a part of the program,perceptions of peer values, to recognize peer pressurevulnerability to peer pressure is recognized andto have sex, and to address that pressureaddressed and communication among peers promoted.11. Identifies specific situations that might lead to sex, Role-play, storytelling, acting-out sessions, and songsunwanted sex, or unprotected sex and identifies methods are used to identify and cope with situations that mightof avoiding those situations or getting out of themlead to sex.12. Provides modeling of and practice with communication, Program stresses importance of learning and practicingnegotiation, and refusal skills to improve bothnegotiation and refusal skills.skills and self-efficacy in using those skillsSource: Authors.(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank