This report reviews World Vision's training and support for peer educators in a school-based peer-led HIV prevention programme in three provinces of South Africa. The methodology is based on the Centre for the Support of Peer Education (CSPE) philosophy which encourages the use of peer educators to reach beneficiaries. Lessons learned are presented. … [Read more...] about World Vision: Peer Education Training Summary Report
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Facts for Life
Facts for Life provides essential information on how to prevent child and maternal deaths, diseases, injuries and violence. Written in simple language, the messages are based on the latest scientific findings by medical and child development experts around the world. The contents can promote dialogue, learning, communication and action among children, youth, families, … [Read more...] about Facts for Life
Isibindi Model of Care for Vulnerable Children and Youth
This document describes the Isibindi Model which uses community-based child and youth care workers in communities in an innovative team outreach program to support children and families affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The aim is to enable children and youth to acquire skills that will increase their competency in their living environment and facilitate emotional support to … [Read more...] about Isibindi Model of Care for Vulnerable Children and Youth
Role Development of Community Health Workers
This study reviews research on CHW programs and concludes there is an inconsistent reporting of selection and training processes for CHWs in the existing literature. It presents a conceptual model for the role development of CHWs to guide future reporting of CHW programs in the intervention literature. … [Read more...] about Role Development of Community Health Workers
Community health workers: Bringing family planning services to where people live and work
CHWs provide health education, referral and follow up, case management, and basic preventive health care and home visiting services to specific communities. They provide support and assistance to individuals and families in navigating the health and social services system. When appropriately designed and implemented, community-based family planning (FP) services can increase … [Read more...] about Community health workers: Bringing family planning services to where people live and work