Skill building workshop on children affected by AIDS at Changmai

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

There will be a special skill building workshop on " Interventions to

address vulnerabilities of Children affected by AIDS " at the

International Home & Community based care conference at Changmai on 19th

December, 2001 between 1.30 to 5.00 pm. This session is sponsored by FHI

and there will be presenters from India, Cambodia, Uganda to share their

experiences. In addition, there will be discussion on various important

issues affecting children including -

(a) Meeting basic needs of children (shelter, food, clothing, 'safe

space', medical help, counselling)

( Interesting methods for providing information to children on health,

hygiene, HIV/AIDS, sex & sexuality, STIs & substance use

© Addressing issues including poor self esteem & lack of self

awareness, tackling peer pressure

(d) Addressing stigma & discrimination issues and Institutional care

versus Community care

(e) Coping with death & dying issues & caring for siblings

Regards,

Dr Bitra

E-mail: jimmyd@...>

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