Footsteps Issue 61 looks at the impact of HIV on children. It contains ideas to help support children, not just practically but also socially and culturally. It contains articles on memory boxes, good practice, anti-retroviral treatment for children and nutrition. Available free of charge from Tearfund. E-mail: footsteps@tearfund.org
Building Blocks: Africa-wide briefing notes
This series of six booklets is designed to help communities and local organisations to support children orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of HIV and AIDS. They cover topics such as health and nutrition, education, economic support and social inclusion. They contain over 100 case studies from across Africa. They are available free of charge in English, French and Portuguese from the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, Queensberry House, 104–106 Queen’s Road, Brighton, BN1 3XF, UK. To request an order form, e-mail: publications@aidsalliance.org Website: www.aidsalliance.org/building_blocks.htm
Living Positively: A community-based approach to combat HIV/AIDS
This pack has been produced by the Mothers’ Union for use by facilitators working with groups. The pack raises awareness of HIV/AIDS and helps groups share ideas and plan action to address HIV/AIDS issues. Copies in English are available from The Mothers’ Union, Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3RB, UK.
Training for Transformation. Books 1–4 by Anne Hope and Sally Timmel
A series of four handbooks for community development workers. They are designed to assist field workers to encourage the development of self-reliant and creative communities. The set of four books is available from TALC, PO Box 49, St Albans, Herts, AL1 5TX, UK E-mail: info@talcuk.org
Stepping Stones
A training manual and workshop video on HIV/AIDS, gender issues, communication and relationship skills. The workshop helps individuals and their communities to change their behaviour through the ‘stepping stones’ which the various sessions provide. Both are available in English and French (the video is also available in Luganda or KiSwahili) from TALC, PO Box 49, St Albans, Herts, AL1 5TX, UK E-mail: info@talcuk.org
The Truth about AIDS by Patrick Dixon
This is a new edition with 570 pages, packed with useful information, case studies and practical ideas. It contains medical facts, ideas for community action, a practical Christian response and biblical teaching. It also contains a number of other publications as appendices. Copies are available free of charge for bulk orders in developing countries from: isdixon@dircon.co.uk
Strategies for Hope
Several of the more recent books in this series of case studies contain plenty of practical examples and advice in sharing information in the work setting and community and in encouraging community responses.
• A Common Cause: Young people, sexuality and HIV/AIDS in three African countries
• Youth to Youth: Kenya
• Under the Mupundu Tree: Homecare volunteers in Zambia’s copperbelt
• Open Secret: People facing up to HIV and AIDS in Uganda
• Broadening the Front: NGO responses to HIV and AIDS in India
• Journeys of Faith: The response of churches in South Africa
The booklets are available from TALC.
HIV, Health and your Community: A guide for action by R Granich and J Mermin
This is a manual produced by AMREF to help people dealing with the impact of HIV in their communities. It is available from TALC in English.
What Religious Leaders can do About HIV/AIDS
UNAIDS and UNICEF have worked with religious leaders from various faith communities to prepare this workbook. It provides basic facts about HIV and AIDS and includes suggestions on how religious leaders can help to reduce the spread of HIV through teaching, and by challenging cultural practices and beliefs. It also looks at their role in fostering reconciliation within families and communities divided by HIV/AIDS. Available free of charge from UNICEF, 333 East 38th Street, New York, New York 10016, USA E-mail: nyhq.hivaids@unicef.org
Young People – We Care!
This book is designed to encourage young people in Zimbabwe who are supporting other children in their communities affected by AIDS. It contains a Training Guide for facilitators and a section on community activities which young people can use. These are available free of charge from John Snow International, Studio 325, Highgate Studios, 53–79 Highgate Road, London, NW5 1TL, UK E-mail info@jsiuk.com Website: www.jsiuk.com/wecare.htm