Advances in Behaviour Change Communication for HIV & AIDS
November 3 - 21, 2008 Nairobi
Promoting positive behaviour change is a complex process requiring a thorough understanding of what motivates people to adopt or resist new behaviours. Behaviour change communication (BCC) approaches recognise that presenting facts alone does not guarantee behaviour change. Individuals are greatly influenced not only by their own knowledge about issues but also by social pressures exerted by their peers and the larger community including culture, societal norms, laws and policies. Human behaviour does not change in a linear manner. As people move to different stages or steps within the continuum of behaviour change, they require different information, messages and support. BCC strategies are therefore designed to accommodate the stage of behaviour adoption of an individual and to impart knowledge and skills and provide psychosocial support that individuals need to initiate and sustain change.
This course is designed to equip programme managers working in BCC programmes with skills to design and implement effective behaviour change communication interventions for HIV & AIDS programmes.
Course focus
* Understanding Behaviour and Behaviour change
* Designing effective behaviour change communication interventions for HIV & AIDS
* Developing appropriate messages and materials to promote behaviour change
Course Benefits
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
* Develop effective behaviour change communication approaches for HIV & AIDS prevention, care and support interventions;
* Conduct behaviour analysis to identify motivators and inhibitors to behaviour change
* Conduct communication, stakeholder and audience analysis
* Develop and design appropriate messages and materials for HIV & AIDS prevention care and support interventions.
Audience
This course is designed for programme officers and managers working in the field of HIV & AIDS prevention and health education in various sectors including ministries of health, HIV & AIDS NGOs, reproductive health organisations, civil society and for-profit organisations. Programme Officers working for multi- and bi-lateral organisations that are responsible for providing technical assistance to national organisations or projects, will also benefit from this course.
Tuition
US$2,200
How to Apply
Applicants should complete the course application form attached, or available online at www.cafs.org <http://www.cafs.org/> , and mail to:
mailto:courses@cafs.org
Funding
Applicants are advised to seek financial assistance from bilateral and multilateral agencies and organisations operating in their own countries such as USAID, CIDA, UNFPA, FAO, and GTZ. In order to reserve a place in one of CAFS' courses, it is advisable to indicate confirmed funding at least six weeks before commencement of the course.
Tuition
Tuition covers administrative and instructional costs, text, materials, supplies, health insurance, field trips, airport pick-up and drop-off and certificate awards.
Air Travel and Per Diem
Airfare, transit expenses and per diem are the responsibility of the sponsoring organisation.
Accommodation
Participants are responsible for meeting the costs of their accommodation, meals and other incidentals. CAFS recommends that all participants stay at the course venue-half board rate (covering bed, breakfast and lunch) is approximately US$80.
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Jonathan Spangler_Awissaba
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