Understanding and
Challenging HIV Stigma: Toolkit for Action
Table of
Contents
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The toolkit was
designed for NGOs, community groups and HIV
educators to raise awareness and promote
actions to challenge HIV stigma and
discrimination. Based on
research
in Ethiopia,
Tanzania and Zambia, the toolkit contains
more than 125 exercises.
Toolkit (PDF
- 9.6 MB)
Additional
Exercises
(PDF
- 2.63 MB) |
Introduction
How To Use the Toolkit
Toolkit Methods and Materials
Working With Feelings
Module A: Naming the Problem
Exercises
A1: Naming Stigma Through Pictures
A2: Our Own Experience As Stigmatizer and Stigmatized
A3: Naming Stigma In Different Contexts
A4: What Is the Meaning Of Stigma
A5: Effects Of Stigma On Different Players
A6: Forms, Effects and Causes
Additional
Exercises: A7 - A20
Module B: More Understanding Less Fear
Exercises
B1: Assessing Knowledge Levels About HIV and AIDS
B2: Assessing Fears About HIV and AIDS
B3: Fears About Non-Sexual Casual Contact
B4: Fears About Caring For PLHAs At Home
B5: Life Goes On
B6: Why People Don't Believe AIDS Facts
Additional
Exercises: B7 - B12
Module C: Sex, Morality, Shame and Blame
Exercises
C1: We Are All In the Same Boat
C2: Things People Say
C3: Double Standards
C4: Judging Characters
C5: Breaking the “Sex” Ice
C6: Where Did You Get It
C7: Carrying Condoms Carries Stigma
C8: Blaming Women
Additional
Exercises: C9 - C13
Module D: Caring For PLHAs In the Family
Exercises
D1: How HIV Affects the Family
D2: Stigma in the Family and Household
D3: Stigma Towards the Family
D4: Neighbors Stigmatizing Neighbors
D5: Community Support
D6: Money and Resources
D7: PLHAs Have Rights Too
D8: PLHAs Can Lead Long and Full Lives
D9: Feeling Good
D10: Disclosing To the Family
D11: Positive Living
D12: Burdens of Care
Additional
Exercises: D13 - D20
Module E: PLHAs Coping With Stigma
Exercises
E1: Target Of Stigma and Discrimination
E2: How To Protect Ourselves Against Stigma
E3: Keeping Quiet
E4: Disclosure- Telling Your Family
E5: Rights and Responsibilities
E6: Understanding Assertiveness
E7: Building Self-Esteem
E8: Death and Dying
E9: Positive Living
E10: Don'ts Don't Work
Additional
Exercises: E11 - E22
Module F: Understanding Stigma Faced By Children
Exercises
F1: How Adults Affect Children
F2: Stigma Faced By Children
F3: Analyzing Stigma Against Children
F4: Supporting Parents and Guardians
F5: Caring For Orphans
F6: Talking About Stigma
F7: Name-Calling
F8: Stigma Stops Us From Speaking
Additional
Exercises: F9 - F14
Module G: Moving To Action
Exercises
G1: Start With the End In Mind
G2: Finding Solutions In Context
G3: Ten Steps For Moving To Action
G4: Supporting and Resisting Factors
G5: Challenging Stigmatizing Statements
G6: How To Deal with Difficult Situations
G7: Changing Attitudes and Behaviors
Additional Exercises: G8 - G21
Annexes
- Stigma Research Findings
- Sample Workshop Timetables and Exercises
- Pictures (for full-size pictures,
click here)
- Fact Sheets
4a. Anti-Retroviral Therapy
4b. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
4c. HIV Testing
4d. QQR
4e. TB
- Quiz: What Do I Know About HIV and AIDS?
- HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
- Erikson's Stages Of Human Development
- Feedback Form
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