Aksion
Plus is a very experienced in providing training to various target
groups such as:
- peer educators
- volunteers
- health personnel
- journalists
- drug users
- students and teachers
- social workers
- Training of trainers
- Police officers
Already we have a team of trainers
specialized here or abroad. The team is composed by social workers,
doctors, peer educators, psychologists, teachers etc:
- Arjan Harxhi – Infectious
Diseases Hospital
- Genci Mucollari – master of
Public Health
- Irida Agolli – social worker,
MA
- Erald Bekteshi – doctor,
psychiatrist
- Faik Bardhi – doctor
- Other independent
trainers/consultants are invited from the Faculty of Social
Sciences, from regional or international networks.
At present we develop our training
sessions in Tirana (Methadone Center, and in the Harm Reduction
Center), in Berat, Kruja, Durres, Shkodra and Korca. Our trainers
from Tirana are facilitating some of the training in other towns.
Apart from small training sessions with 8-10 participants, the
Social Youth Center has organized extended seminars with more than
40 participants.
We collaborate with other NGO
s/GO/Agencies not only in training but also in other joint
activities: (Institute of Public health, UNFPA, UNICEF, Family
Planning Association, Galen Club, National Program on AIDS, Ministry
of Culture and Sport etc).
Aksion Plus trainers have developed
and printed two training manuals:
- How to start a Harm Reduction
project in a given area (funded by UNICEF)
- Promoting human rights of
youth in general and particularly drug users (funded by SIDA and
UNFPA)
Other training manuals have been
developed according to certain projects or interventions.
Training topics
- Adolescence and AIDS/STI
prevention
- What is a peer educator
project (by Tirana trainers)
- Symptoms of various STI and
their treatment
- Training of trainers
- Communication skills with
other peers
- Drug use, general presentation
(by Tirana trainers)
- Drug users and the reduction
of harms related to drug use
- How to deal with a person
infected by HIV-AIDS/STI
- Relationships with parents
- Family planning
- Gender roles in adolescence
(Tirana trainers)
- Managing a project,
sustainability, linking the project with other projects (by
Tirana trainers)
(Note: Training topics are not only
limited to peer education/AIDS/STI/Drug use. In several cases our
volunteer social workers develop complementary topics as required
from the participants; life skills in general, gender issues, stress
and crisis management, managing a project, reporting, PR activities,
how to set up networks etc.
Training sessions were interactive
and were developed as free discussion rather than mere lectures)
Other complementary
topics
- Information about Sexually
Transmitted Diseases (STD), how to know them, symptoms,
complications, treatment and partner notification.
- HIV/AIDS as one of the most
dangerous STD s that affects youth. Basic facts
- How to respond to myths and
misconceptions about HIV/AIDS
- Prevention of STD s
transmission, protection means, condom use
- Consulting a doctor on how to
cure a STD
- Facts about HIV antibody
testing
- Information, Education and
Communication between youngsters
- Why peer education is needed
especially with youth?
- The connection between STD s
and drug use.
- Attitudes and values people
have about illness and sexuality.
- Approaching a peer and
beginning a dialogue
- Presenting clear information
and getting feedback
- Using local resources for
referrals, care, support and information
- Understanding social norms and
peer pressure and their role in behavior change, follow up
activities
- Sexual decision making
Training schedule
Training schedule is very tight and
interesting. One time or two times a week with peers, drug users and
social workers. Social workers are particularly concerned to attend
these sessions, as their knowledge is very limited about STI/HIV-AIDS
and drug use maters. They find this training very useful and
professional.
Training styles
- Practical on-the-job
training
- Case studies
- Role plays
- Discussion/sharing of
experience
- Classroom/lecture format
- Multimedia (video/computer
based)
- Workbook/manuals
- Database or website of
training providers
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