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Namibia’s epidemic

Positive Vibes envisions a society built on mutual respect and solidarity in which HIV is a responsibility willingly shared by all. Namibia’s epidemic. Prevalence 13.3% (15-49) Antenatal 18.8% Generalised Epidemic (mainly heterosexual transmission) Estimated 210,000 PLHIV (10% of population)

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Namibia’s epidemic

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  1. Positive Vibes envisions a society built on mutual respect and solidarity in which HIV is a responsibility willingly shared by all.

  2. Namibia’s epidemic • Prevalence 13.3% (15-49) • Antenatal 18.8% • Generalised Epidemic (mainly heterosexual transmission) • Estimated 210,000 PLHIV (10% of population) • App. 70,000 children orphaned • App. 16,000 Children living with HIV • Total ARV coverage: 91 639 PLHIV • 63% Have comprehensive knowledge of HIV • App 70% report using condom at last sex

  3. 2009 registered as a Namibian Trust • 23employed staff + app. 60freelance facilitators • 2 offices (Windhoek + Ongwediva) • 14different training methods • 40,000people reached with in-depth training of 2-6 days (2006-2011) • 60,000people reached with outreach activities (Positive Speaking, Video Facilitation, etc.) The Numbers

  4. Key competencies

  5. Target Groups

  6. Philosophy and Methods • Conscientizationmeans breaking through prevailing mythologies toreach new levels of awareness - inparticular, awareness of oppression, being an "object" of others’ will rather than a self-determining "subject.” • Conscientization…differs from "consciousness raising" in that the latter may involve transmission of preselected knowledge. • The process of conscientization involves identifying contradictions in experience through dialogue and becoming part of the process of changing the world. (Arlene Goldbard: 2006)

  7. Inside out Process

  8. The Methods: Adults

  9. Consolidated Programme

  10. Roll Out Model

  11. Key Outcomes • Bottom up advocacy: starting from the grassroots, assisting people plan and mobilise around their own causes, their own issues as they relate their lives. • Self-esteem for better self efficacy: internalization of knowledge, changing attitudes and behaviour, dealing better with stigma(individual and societal levels), better uptake of services, etc. • Conducive environment: better links/relationships between affected communities and local, regional and national governance structures; assist in achieving better understanding of legal policy frameworks for both implementers and affected communities

  12. www.positivevibes.org

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