The Truth about HIV/AIDS

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Summer 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks and 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: "Since the fall of apartheid, South Africa has achieved enormous successes in the political, social and economic realms. Constitutionally assured liberties and freedoms have helped create the political and cultural background necessary for real progress in the realization of childrens rights. Despite these improved conditions, two issues - intractable poverty and the rise of HIV and AIDS - continue to undermine much of the social progress achieved since the end of apartheid." UNICEF 2008

This Anir course is designed to provide a basic introduction to the topic of HIV/AIDS as it affects the Southern Africa region. It provides an intensive, yet simple and non-political education on cultural issues and effective strategies used in local communities in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Highlights: This is a short course over Spring Break, March 20-31, 2010. The course does not have to be taken for credit however, we will work with your institution to help you earn 1 semester hour.

The course is taught experientially through a series of 4-one-day workshops lead by local instructors and community activist who are at the forefront of the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. These workshops are interactive and go beyond the typical classroom experience. Three days will be spent working in local community foster care facilities, or respite care centers or doing research and community education, each participant may express where they would like to work.

The courses will cover
1. What are HIV and AIDS?
2. Understanding the social issues in Southern Africa
3. Transmission and risk
4. Preventing the spread

This Experience will take place in the township of khayelitsha, near Cape Town in South Africa. The volunteer team will conduct a health fair focused on community health issues: HIV/AIDS education, personal hygiene, and nutrition. Please visit http://www.anirfoundation.org/2010_HelpingHands.html for more information or contact us at programs@anirexperience.org.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications: This course is both undergraduate and graduate level and can be used as CEU's for adults 18 and over. Course is taught in English.

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: 2975-3275

Not Included:
* Airfare
* Home base transportation or lodging
* Airport tax
* Visas fees (if necessary)
* Nonscheduled activities
* Anything of a personal nature

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: NON PAID

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Young adult 22-35. But we have had retired persons and families.

Age Range: Adult 18-80

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Anir Experience's Mission Statement: Anir Experience is a program of the Anir Foundation. The Anir Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit, non-sectarian NGO with its goal being to provide individuals, with positive international opportunities in Southern Africa and other global areas. Conceptualized in 1997, the Anir Foundation strives to raise the awareness on concern affecting the continent of Africa, such as HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, women & youth related issues, exotic animal & flora ecology, preservation of culture, and global social concern. Anir Experience is a 100% volunteer program.

Year Founded: 1997