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Sensitization Program
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Sensitization Program for Faith Based Institutions
on HIV/AIDS Care & Support and Stigma
FBOs are rooted in local structures and are therefore in an excellent position to mobilize communities to respond to the HIV/AIDS crisis. In many cases, religious organizations and people of faith have been among the first to respond to the basic needs of people affected by the disease, and indeed have pioneered much of the community - based work. More often than not, the capacity of FBOs has not been maximized because they have not received adequate levels of training to meet the challenges posed by the HIV/AIDS Pandemic.
APAC has conceptualized a short training program for religious Institutions, religious leaders and faith - based organizations to initiate openness and dialogue among the FBOs, develop a plan of action and strategies to cater to the needs of the people living with HIV/AIDS in the state of Tamilnadu and Pondicherry.
APAC - VHS in collaboration with Tamilnadu Bishop Council is organizing advocacy and sensitization program for their 17 Dioceses in Tamilnadu and Pondicherry. The SOFID (Society for Family Integrity and Development) organization as part of the Family and Health commission of TNBC is implementing the program. Out of the total 17 Dioceses 4 Dioceses have been covered.
Program Objectives
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To sensitize the participants on maximizing their capacity in influencing the community for reducing the stigma and discrimination against PLHA and provide hope to them of facilitating an enabling environment for them.
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Increase awareness about HIV/AIDS, knowledge of its modes transmission and means of prevention among all sections of this society.
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To care for the people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, especially women and children.
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Provide guidelines to health care providers in offering compassionate care to the infected in settings such as Hospitals, Hospices, families and communities.
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Motivate educational, development and welfare institutions and associations as well as youth, women and family groups to mainstream HIV/AIDS into their ongoing programs.
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Develop action plans and strategies to incorporate HIV/AIDS programs in their ongoing programs.
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Convert the CBCIs HIV/AIDS Policy into action.
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Effectively address the issues related to stigma.
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