...A purpose‐driven response: Building united action on HIV/AIDS for the church in Mozambique Geoff Foster (Family AIDS Caring Trust, Mutare, Zimbabwe) and Carina Winberg, Earnest Maswera, Cynthia Mwase‐Kasanda (all from Tearfund, Mozambique) This is a summary of a presentation made at the ARHAP Conference ‘When Religion and Health Align: Mobilizing Religious Health Assets for Transformation’ 13 ‐ 16 July 2009 in Cape Town. The full paper with the same title is forthcoming in 2010. Background Churches represent potentially powerful allies in Mozambique’s HIV/AIDS strategy. Government and international partners increasingly recognize that faith leaders and institutions are key actors. Faith‐ based organisations (FBOs) reach the poorest who fail to access formal health infrastructure. Over one half of the population are affiliated to churches, many providing care and prevention and shaping popular attitudes. Capacity is limited. Few churches receive external support or participate in local networks. Lack of coordination, collaboration and harmonization characterise church and FBO interventions. Mozambique’s size combined with its lack of transport and communication infrastructure is an impediment to effective networking. Networks could assist churches in HIV service provision and help them to develop and strengthen their activities. Networks can increase advocacy by FBOs and the profile of the faith sector at provincial and national levels...
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...Graduate School of Development Studies A Research Paper presented by: Joreen Nkole Mwelwa (ZAMBIA) In partial fulfilment of the requirements for obtaining the degree of MASTERS OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Specialization: Public Policy and Management (PPM) Members of the examining committee: Prof. Dr Michael Grimm (Supervisor) Dr Bridget O’Laughlin (Reader) The Hague, The Netherlands November, 2009 Disclaimer: This document represents part of the author’s study programme while at the Institute of Social Studies. The views stated therein are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Institute. Research papers are not made available for circulation outside of the Institute. Inquiries: Postal address: Institute of Social Studies P.O. Box 29776 2502 LT The Hague The Netherlands Location: Kortenaerkade 12 2518 AX The Hague The Netherlands Telephone: +31 70 426 0460 Fax: +31 70 426 0799 Acknowledgements I give my sincere gratitude to Jehovah God for his love and care throughout my life and the fifteen months I have been here. With much honour I sincerely thank my Supervisor, Prof M.Grimm, truth be told it was a blessing to have a supervisor like him, I am short of words to describe him, I would simply say he has been...
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...Teen Pregnancy Teens that are pregnant face unique problems. One, being a teen and being pregnant hold it’s on risk. In addition, teens who are mothers at an early age often have the fact that he or she is a parent interfere with his or her education, there are also problems involving social opportunities and employment options. Special problems that pregnant teenagers encounter are the financing of the pregnancy, the right to abort the fetus while being a minor, and the option to give the child up for adoption. These problems are unique to this population because many adults do not encounter these issues. Minors usually need the consent of at least one parent or other authorized adult to receive medical treatment but minors in certain situations can consent to some types of reproductive health and pregnancy related treatment on their own behalf. If a minor is getting treatment with the help of insurance, then the parent of the minor is involved and is aware of the services received. If the minor is concerned about involving his or her parents, other resources for payment are sought. Clinics such as Planned Parenthood provide assistance in family planning, abortion, and pregnancy services. The Adolescent Family Life Program is a free program available in California. All pregnant and parenting teens are eligible regardless of income. In addition, case management is provided to minor parents to help them access services which include medical services, child care, nutritional...
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...TERM PAPER IN SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBMITTED TO: PROF. ROBERTO DELARIARTE SUBMITTED BY: PEARL KATHLENE FRANCISCO BEED II-A Introduction What is sex education? Sex education ('sex ed'), which is sometimes called sexuality education or sex and relationships education, is the process of acquiring information and forming attitudes and beliefs about sex, sexual identity, relationships and intimacy. Sex education is also about developing young people's skills so that they make informed choices about their behaviour, and feel confident and competent about acting on these choices. It is widely accepted that young people have a right to sex education. This is because it is a means by which they are helped to protect themselves against abuse, exploitation, unintended pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV and AIDS. It is also argued that providing sex education helps to meet young people’s rights to information about matters that affect them, their right to have their needs met and to help them enjoy their sexuality and the relationships that they form. Body What are the aims of sex education? Sex education aims to reduce the risks of potentially negative outcomes from sexual behaviour, such as unwanted or unplanned pregnancies and infection with sexually transmitted diseases including HIV. It also aims to contribute to young people’s positive experience of their sexuality by enhancing the quality of their relationships and their ability...
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...immune system caused by the human immune deficiency virus (HIV). During an initial infection a person may experience a brief period of influenza like infections and illness. Prolonged periods without treatment cause death. The disease includes tumors, opportunistic infections and damage of the immune system. Transmission of HIV/AIDS is caused by several ways, sexually, exchange of body fluids like blood, serum and saliva and also from mother to child. For the awareness of the people there are a lot of Government and Non-Government organizations that have been founded. These organizations have various educational programs to educate and create awareness. But are these programs reaching the people properly? Are the people following and understanding the information? Is there any decrease or control of deaths and transmission of HIV/AIDS? Many organizations and AIDS types of council are formed in Victoria and many places in Australia. The Victorian AIDS Council has taken a prominent role to control and help in the education and awareness of the people. As HIV/AIDS is transmitted in Victoria especially by men to men, the launch of Gay Men Health Care organizations have been formed for its control. Needs Analysis Design:- The target population of the needs analysis was identified to all the patients who are affected with HIV/AIDS in Gay Men Health Care. This comprises only to the patients who are already affected with HIV/AIDS through gay men intercourse transmission. A search...
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...Community Medical Center. One surgical nurse is suspected of having HIV/AIDS. The chief of surgery requests the removal of this nurse from the operating room or else he and many of the other surgeons will start scheduling their patients in different facilities. The result would devastate the hospital economically and result in the loss of human resources and job layoffs. When approached, the nurse refused relocation and threatened legal repercussions for the violation of several federal laws. In addition, the media expected a news release within 24 hours after the information leaked by a staff member. The result of negative media coverage would potentially damage the hospitals reputation for quality healthcare and affect the decision of many community members to use the hospital. This paper will discuss three decision-making models the president can use to communicate his or her decisions internally to employees and board members, as well as, to the external environment of the media and public using qualitative, quantitative, and triangulation methods. Decision Making and Communication In this situation, multiple decisions need to be made which are complex in nature and time sensitive. The Willful Choice decision-making model articulates that “decisions are made by rational, intentional, and willful choice.” (Johnson, 2009, p. 215). In this case, the problem is centered on the nurse who is thought to have HIV/AIDS. He is refusing job relocation at no loss of pay or benefits...
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...emphasis has been reflected in all successive 5-year plans and programs. The population of Bangladesh is likely to grow up to 172 million by the year 2020 and will stabilize at 210 million by the year 2060, even if replacement level fertility (i.e. Net Reproductive Rate-NRR=1) is achieved by the year 2010. 15 MAJOR OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL POPULATION POLICY: The objectives of the National Population Policy are to improve the status of family planning, maternal and child health including reproductive health services and to improve the living standard of the people of Bangladesh through making a desirable balance between population and development in the context of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (IPRSP). The following major policy objectives will help address the future challenges: 1. Reduce Total Fertility Rate (TFR) and increase the use of family planning methods among eligible couples through raising awareness of family planning; 2. Attain NRR equal to one by the year 2010 so as to stabilize population around 2060; 3. Ensure adequate availability and access of Reproductive Health Services, specially family planning services to all including information, counseling and services for adolescents; 4. Improve maternal health with emphasis on reduction of maternal mortality; 5. Reduce...
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...INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 3 Challenges at the International Level 3 Challenges at the National Level 4 Challenges at the workplace 8 PART 2 10 GHANA TUC’S PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND DEMOCRACY 10 Human Development Objectives 12 Democratic Participation in Decision-Making 14 PART 3 17 POLICIES 17 POLICY ON LABOUR RELATIONS AND SOCIAL DIALOGUE 17 POLICY ON EDUCATION AND TRAINING 20 POLICY ON ORGANISATION, INTERNAL DEMOCRACY AND SOLIDARITY 22 POLICY ON EMPLOYMENT 28 POLICY ON INCOMES 30 POLICY ON INFORMAL ECONOMY 32 POLICY ON SOCIAL PROTECTION 35 POLICY ON HOUSING 38 POLICY ON GENDER EQUALITY 40 POLICY ON CHILD LABOUR 42 POLICY ON OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIROMENT 44 POLICY ON HIV/AIDS 46 POLICY ON ENERGY AND POWER 49 POLICY ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 52 POLICY ON THE YOUTH ……………………………………………………………… PART 1 _________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) has gone through very difficult challenges since it was established in 1945. Nevertheless, it has maintained its identity and continues to grow stronger. Currently, Ghana TUC has seventeen affiliates with an estimated membership of over 400,000 spread across all the sectors in the Ghanaian economy. It has its headquarters at the Hall of Trade Unions in Accra and regional secretariats in all the ten administrative regions in Ghana. As a trade union movement...
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...rather on a policy that needs to be implemented. A lack of understanding, inadequately trained personnel, non availability of authentic data and specific information on the kinds of CSR activities, coverage, policy etc. further adds to the ineffectiveness of CSR programmes. But the situation is changing and CSR is coming out of the purview of ‘doing social good’ and is fast becoming a ‘business necessity’. The ‘business case’ for CSR is gaining ground and corporate houses are realising that ‘what is good for workers - their community, health, and environment is also good for the businesses. Present article focuses on the CSR with the case study of BILT (YamunaNagar Plant) as a concept and analyses the real life case study. Present paper is divided in to two parts. First part gives the insight of CSR as a concept, current trends of CSR in India and Global Standards on which CSR is implemented and Second part deal with the BILT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. *Mrs. Shilpa jain (Asst. Professor) S.D. Institute of Management and Technology, Jagadhri. Email id: shilpajainsip@gmail.com MBA, MA (eco.), Ph.D(submitted). Mob. 9416453225 **Mr. Abhishek Tripathi (Lecturer)...
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...HCS/449 September 3, 2015 Dr. Janice Chilton Health Care In this paper I will discuss what I already know about technology in health care, and how I think this technology will change health care as well as summarize the article used to determine each. What do I already know about technology in the health care? I know that technology is one of the fastest growing and leading within the health care industry. There have been several innovate ways that we were able to discover different methods to prevent diseases as well as ways to cure individuals. Technology has come so far since the early times and we now have types of x-ray machines, EKG readings, heart monitors, imaging of the body, blood pressure machines and so many other new advances in technology. We can know determine the oxygen concentration in blood, study the brain waves, understand the breathing rates and for the most part determine what makes each individual tick. Technology can now image parts of the body showing different signs and symptoms that can help doctor’s diagnosis early stages of diseases in patients. Remarkable technology has truly come along way. Even today scientists and doctors are still working together to help each other understand how we can be for more advanced in understanding the complexity of the human body. I am fascinated on how technology has improved over the course of years. In the mid 90’s the outbreak of HIV was very serious and many physicians where not even for sure if we would...
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...What is RH Law? The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10354), informally known as the Reproductive Health Law or RH Law, is a law in the Philippines, which guarantees universal access to methods on contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care. How does RH Law started? According to the Senate Policy Brief titled "Promoting Reproductive Health", the history of reproductive health in the Philippines dates back to 1967 when leaders of 12 countries including the Philippines' Ferdinand Marcos signed the Declaration on Population. The Philippines agreed that the population problem should be considered as the principal element for long-term economic development. Thus, the Population Commission was created to push for a lower family size norm and provide information and services to lower fertility rates. Different presidents had different points of emphasis. President Ferdinand Marcos pushed for a systematic distribution of contraceptives all over the country, a policy that was called "coercive", by its leading administrator. The Corazon Aquino administration focused on giving couples the right to have the number of children they prefer, while Fidel V. Ramos shifted from population control to population management. Joseph Estrada used mixed methods of reducing fertility rates, while Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo focused on mainstreaming natural family planning, while stating that contraceptives are openly sold...
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...Magnitude and perceived impact of child fosterage on HIV/AIDS orphaned children: A case study of Mathare a suburb of Nairobi BY JAMES NYANJWA SW/02/10 A research proposal submitted to the department of sociology and psychology for the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work MOI UNIVERSITY 4TH NOVEMBER, 2013 DECLARATION AND RECOMMENDATION Declaration by candidate I hereby declare that the work presented in this research proposal is my own work Citation from other information sources is given where applicable. No part of this document is to be reproduced in any other form, be it print or electronic without permission from the copyright holder Name……………………….Sig……………….date…………………. Recommendation by Supervisor This proposal has been submitted with my approval as the Departmental supervisor Name………………….Sig……………….Date…………… DEDICATION This work is dedicated to my beloved brothers Victor Onyuka and Philip Ogola without whose caring and financial support it would not have been possible and I would also like to dedicate this work to the memory of my parents, my loving dad Joseph Onyuka and caring moms Pamela Anyango and BeldineAoko who passed on the love of reading and respect for education. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Masinde for impacting us with knowledge on research proposal. I want to thank most profoundly Mrs. Adeli for her guidance on the relevance materials needed in writing research proposal...
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...September/November 2008 Patrick Eba One size punishes all… A critical appraisal of the criminalisation of HIV transmission Lauded by lawmakers as an expression of their strong will to ‘fight AIDS’, HIV-specific laws have become a ubiquitous feature of the legal response to HIV in sub-Saharan Africa1 As of 1st December 2008, twenty countries in ECOWAS Parliament, the West African Health Organisation sub-Saharan Africa had adopted HIV-specific laws.2 (WAHO), the Center for Studies and Research on HIV-specific laws or ‘omnibus HIV laws’, as they are Population for Development (CERPOD), the Network of sometimes ironically referred to, are legislative provisions Parliamentarians in Chad for Population and Development that regulate, in a single document, several aspects of HIV and the USAID West African Regional Programme.3 and The stated objective of these HIV-specific laws, as communication; HIV testing, prevention treatment, care provided under several of their preambulary provisions, and support; HIV-related research; and the protection of is to and AIDS, including HIV-related education people living with HIV. The emergence of HIV-specific …ensure that every person living with HIV or laws in sub-Saharan Africa can be traced to the adoption presumed to be living with HIV enjoys the full of the Model Law on STI/HIV/AIDS for West and Central protection of his or her human rights and freedoms.4 Africa in September...
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...intimidating task if you are not equipped with the knowledge and techniques to write a successful well-structured paper. More importantly in order to excel at any craft it takes practice and critique to make anyone an established writer. As an economics major and accounting minor, formal papers, essays and exerts are expected of me to write. These types of papers include research working papers that illustrate results based around a thesis. Through my college career I’ve had a lot of experience writing working papers , as well as evaluation papers based off of sample working papers I’ve read and expressed my stance. In this essay I will illustrate what experiences I’ve had in the past with writing and highlight any strengths and weaknesses I’ve experienced in each area. In many of my economic courses a lot of our topics of discussion were based on theory and evidence to support a writer’s research. For instance my instructor Alexander Padilla challenged his classes to read many working papers and write what our thoughts and educated opinions concerning the publications were. A lot of times he challenged our intellect by discussing more controversial subjects which initially were not in my comfort zone but highlighted many social phenomena’s our society faces today. For instance we read an article published by himself entitled “Self-Regulation in the Adult Film Industry: Why are HIV Outbreaks the Exception and not the Norm?" where his research almost favored the use of no protection...
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...TABLE OF CONTENT PART 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2. HIV/AIDS age breakdown – South Africa (1998-2000) 3. Division of two organizations (education and mining sector) 4.1. Education sector 4.2. Mining sector 4.3. Gender breakdown 4.4. Provincial break down 4. Life expectancy 5.5. The potential impact on the demographic profile of the work in education 5.6. How HIV/AIDS affect the work in education 5.7. How HIV/AIDS influence my school as an organization 5.8. Should my school or my organization start to replace labour with technology: 5.9. To whom the department of education supply learners 5.10. What impact will HIV/AIDS have on educational labour bill 5.11. My organization start to employ people from abroad 5. Stigmatization 6. AIDS impact model (Aim) 7.12. Definition 7.13. Recruitments costs 7.14. Training costs 7.15. Health care 7.16. Formulating a sound HIV/AIDS policy 7.17. Establishing HIV/AIDS prevention support 7.18. Condom distribution 7.19. Provision sexual transmitted disease and other care 7.20. Counseling care and support for employees with HIV/AIDS 7.21. Education programme 7.22. Monitoring and evaluation PART 2 1.1. Introduction 1.2. HIV/AIDS awareness programs (step 1) 1.3. Voluntary testing (step 2) 1.4. Disclosing information 1.5. Outline the relationship...
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