Prevention and Education

HIV Prevention & Awareness Programs aim to educate and empower communities in the fight against HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS related stigma and stereotyping. We recognize that information is key towards understanding and acceptance.

About AIDS Vancouver’s “Educate to Empower”
Prevention Education Program:

Funded by the M.A.C. AIDS Fund, The Educate to Empower: Train the Trainer Program has been designed to move beyond “knowledge” or “information” by promoting discussion around the social dynamics of HIV and what this means in people’s lives. Workshop participants are encouraged to bring this information back into their schools, organizations or communities for further discussion. Both our workshops and training sessions have been designed to accomplish the following:

Educate participants on social justice issues related to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.
Empower participants to facilitate HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C related workshops.
Enable participants to modify workshops to suit the specific needs of their schools, organizations or communities.

Prevention Education Workshops at AIDS Vancouver

The following is a list of the kinds of workshops we can offer your school or organization. The Educate to Empower Training Workshop incorporates a selection of these workshops based upon the specific needs of your group or classroom.

HIV/AIDS: The Basics	Consider basic knowledge about HIV and AIDS in relation to one’s experience and understanding.	2 HOURS
Hepatitis C	Consider basic knowledge of Hepatitis C in relation to one’s experience and understanding.	2 HOURS
HIV and Hepatitis C	Provides basic knowledge about both HIV and Hepatitis C.	3 HOURS
Sexuality, Sexual Health & HIV	Explores understandings of sexuality & develops strategies for promoting sexual health.	2 HOURS
Gender and HIV	Explores understandings of gender & identities connections between gender inequalities and HIV infection.	4 HOURS
Negotiating Sexual Relationships	Explores the intricacies of communication in sexual relationships.	2 HOURS
HIV Around the World	Provides an overview of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic & showcases interesting HIV related programs from around the world.	3 HOURS
Labels Are for Cans	Provides an overview of stigma and discrimination in relation to HIV/AIDS.	2 HOURS
HIV Through Art	Learn about artists living with and affected by HIV & consider how art can be used to promote greater understanding and awareness of HIV/AIDS issues.	2 HOURS
HIV & Mapping the Body	Express your understanding of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C related issues through creativity and art. Have the opportunity to create your own Body Map artwork.	1 DAY
Educate to Empower Training of Trainers	Provides educators, service-providers and community/youth leaders with an in-depth understanding of HIV/AIDS related issues as well as facilitation training skills. Certificate of completion provided for Educate to Empower: Training of Trainer participants.	2 DAYS

Our education and prevention team can provide:

2-4 hour HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis C related workshops designed to the needs of your school, program or organization.
1 day HIV & Mapping the Body through Art creative arts workshop.
2 day Educate to Empower: Training of Trainers workshop.
Trained AIDS Vancouver Facilitators and YouthCO Peer Facilitators

When you book a workshop or training session, you will receive:

1 complimentary copy of our Educate to Empower: Training of Trainers curriculum for your classroom or organization and a 25% discount on additional copies (for organizations paying full workshop fee).
Materials, handouts and art supplies provided for your session.
AIDS Vancouver certificate of completion (Educate to Empower: Training of Training session participants only).
Access to our AIDS Vancouver training room for your training session. Inquire in advance for details and availability.

When you book a workshop or training session, we require:

Information and details of the needs and location of your school, organization or community.
5+ participants.
Appropriate space with a white board or flip chart and markers.
May also require a place to project (laptop and projector provided unless you have your own).

AIDS Vancouver workshops & training sessions have been offered to the following organizations:

Addiction & Recovery Programs
Transition Houses and Shelters
Teacher Education Programs
Health Care Education Programs
Immigrant Serving Agencies
English as another Language Schools
Universities and college classrooms
Elementary and Secondary schools
Correctional Institutions
Local & Provincial AIDS Service Organizations

Our cost

AIDS Vancouver Workshop $100.00 (2- 3 hours)
Half Day Workshops $250.00 (4-5 hours)
Full Day Workshops $400.00 (8 hours)
Educate to Empower: Training of Trainer $550.00
Session: 2 days/5 half days 10-16 hours

*AIDS Vancouver is a non-profit organization which relies on donations to keep our programs running. Workshop and training fees help to cover materials, manuals, travel and other incidentals. We do offer a subsidy program if you are unable to afford a workshop or training session. Please contact us at 604-696-4682 to discuss subsidy opportunities.

How to book a workshop or purchase a copy of our manual

Phone number: 604-696-4682
(Prevention Education Coordinator)

Email: bambiet@aidsvancouver.org

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