HIV
Ending discrimination against people living with HIV will protect people's health and lives. It is a moral imperative.
- Young people in every nation, of every race/ethnicity, and at every income level are living with HIV.
- Many young people living with HIV face barriers to education due to discrimination. By promoting inclusive and non-discriminatory educational environments, we empower these individuals to access knowledge, skills, and opportunities that can contribute to their overall well-being and future success.
- These youth face legal and cultural discrimination, and too often, are unable to get what they need to stay healthy.
It is our responsibility to ensure these young people have access to physical and mental health care, medication, food, and housing.
Capacity Building Assistance
Capacity building assistance (CBA) is a process for equipping the nation's HIV prevention workforce including staff at state and local health departments, community-based organizations (CBOs).
By building individual competencies and technical expertise, strengthening organizational capacities, and enabling supportive structural environments, the provision of CBA is critical.
- Training and Skill Development: Capacity building involves providing targeted training programs and skill development initiatives for healthcare professionals, counselors, and support staff. This ensures they are equipped with the latest knowledge and tools to deliver effective physical and mental health care services.
- Community Outreach and Education: Implementing outreach programs to educate communities about HIV prevention, treatment, and mental health awareness. This not only reduces stigma but also encourages early detection and access to appropriate care.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Foster collaborations between state and local health departments, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders.
Investing in the future: Basic Education and HIV/AIDS
The impact of HIV/AIDS on education presents a major challenge to the futures of developing economies in Africa.
- Putting in place strategies to protect students from sexual abuse by teachers and other students.
- Strengthening care and support services for HIV/AIDS affected and infected teachers.
- Confronting cultural practices that promote the spread of HIV/AIDS and discourage children from going to school.
Strengthening the capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) to identify and advocate for education policies that address the impact of HIV/AIDS on the education system.
Football to Promote Health and Social Responsibility within Communities
Implemented in the summer of 1995, Football to Promote Health and Social Responsibility within Communities drew on Malawi's passion for football. The programme organisers included Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the Football Association of Malawi (FAM), and the BBC World Service Trust.
- Community Engagement: The program aimed to actively engage communities by leveraging their passion for football.
- Health Awareness through Football: Beyond the excitement of the game, the initiative integrated health awareness messages into football events.
- The campaign used football to encourage health awareness.
- Legacy and Long-Term Impact: Assessing the initiative's impact over time, it's essential to explore its lasting effects on health behaviors and social responsibility within Malawi's communities
