Community Conversation (CC) as a catalyst for stigma reduction and behaviour change : lessons learned from a CARE project in Ethiopia
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Abstract:
Community Conversation was initiated in Ethiopia in 2002 by the National HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Office (NHAPCO). The original set-up encompasses eighteen discussion sessions of 50-70 people living in one Peasant Association (PA), who commit to follow the cycle, which is completed over one year. CARE International in Ethiopia’s HIWOT (Health Improvement and Women Owned Transformation) programme adopted the approach. It initiated 105 CC groups in fourteen districts in four zones on issues related to HIV and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) between 2006 and 2007. Three facilitators were trained per CC group and equipped with background information and skills to foster group dynamic processes. There are a number of documented success stories of CC in many parts of Ethiopia since 2002. After 12 months of implementation, risky behaviours and stigmatization in remote rural areas had changed. Some CC groups have condemned early marriages, while others decided to stop Female Genital Cutting.
Authors:
Getaneh, H.
,
Mekonen, Y.
,
Pose, B.
Country:
Ethiopia
Category:
Practice
End Page:
15
Serial number:
2
ISSN:
1871-7551
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
culture
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2008
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
,
East Africa
Right:
© 2008 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
13
Title:
Community Conversation (CC) as a catalyst for stigma reduction and behaviour change : lessons learned from a CARE project in Ethiopia