Spence C, Bhattacharya R, Foord R, Sirker N; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 1996 Jul 7-12; 11: 192 (abstract no. We.D.3806).
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Issue: Strengthening Indian NGO response to HIV/AIDS through partnership programme aimed at community mobilisation, empowerment and the transfer of skills. Project: In 1992 GAP-SMIRCE (Gujarat AIDS Awareness and Prevention Unit) and London Lighthouse collaborated to run a pilot national counselling skills training programme held in Ahmedabad, India. 12 participants from NGOs all over India attended a week-long counselling skills workshop facilitated by trainers from London Lighthouse. In 1995, with financial support from the British Council, a second national two-week programme was held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. London Lighthouse trainers facilitated a one-week 'training for trainers' programme for 12 participants who, with coaching support from the LL trainers, then designed and delivered a one-week counselling skills programme for a further 35 participants from NGOs all over India. Results: An on-going partnership programme to support a growing network of Indian NGOs involved in the 'cascading' of knowledge, perspectives and skills. These include information/awareness about physical and psychosocial dimensions of HIV/AIDS; a perspective on the epidemic rooted in hope/empowerment; a commitment to mutual support, collaborative working and good practice; increased counselling and group work skills. In addition to training programmes, the partnership includes clinical and management development placements at London Lighthouse, staff exchanges and the mobilisation of support from Indian communities in the UK. Lessons learned: ASOs in developed countries can link with compatible projects in developing countries to build collaborative partnerships aimed at strengthening the NGO sector's capacity for community mobilisation, including the involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS, promoting hope and empowerment and transferring relevant skills.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Consumer Participation
- Developing Countries
- HIV Infections
- HIV Seropositivity
- India
- Knowledge
- London
- education
- therapy
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UI: 102220014
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