a sourcebook of hiv/aids prevention programs volume 2

The Rapid Results Initiative, Eritrea 31Figure 2.2: Organizational Structure of the Rapid Response Initiativestrategic leader(zoba education officer)responsible for overall management and direction of the programtwo RRI “coaches”(staff of the zoba education office)responsible for facilitating teacher trainingschool team leader(teacher trained in life-skills education)responsible for coordinating work teams,including choice of target population in a schoolpedagogical head(senior member of school staff)ensures that activities are integrated throughoutextracurricular activitiesschool work teams(head of school health and other clubs, PTA representatives)responsible for teaching and implementation activities in clubspeer leaders(1 student for every 20 students, elected by peers)responsible for delivering material and leading peer discussion and activitiespeer groups(10 boys and 10 girls the same age)Source: Authors.crucial. Teachers initially recruited to the program were trained in life skillsand active in the development of life skills–based education materials. Inlater phases teachers chosen were those who showed interest in workingwith young people and who were competent at and active in organizing andleading activities in their schools.Following the orientation workshop, training of teachers (including teamleaders and work teams), peer educators, and others, including head teachersand supervisors, was carried out over a two-week period. Training was deliveredby the strategic leader; the program coaches; health professionals;teachers trained in life skills; and resource people, including people livingwith AIDS. The main aim of training was to introduce the training manualsto teachers and peer educators; train them in life skills; and familiarize(c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank