Contents of the Guide
Units 1 and 2 of the guide are designed to complement and reinforce one another. Unit 1 is designed
to equip mobilisers of community-led care. Module 1 of Unit 1 gives an overview of a process for
community mobilisation focused on OVC, leading to the development of a community care coalition.
Module 2 provides detailed instructions for mobilisers seeking to put this process into practice.
Unit 2 is intended to provide a comprehensive set of resources for the facilitators of training for
coalition members, including OVC home visitors. Unit 2 is comprised of four modules. Each module
in Unit 2 is divided into multiple topics, and each topic contains several activities. Each activity includes
the time and materials required for the activity, facilitator’s notes, and an image of any handouts to be
used in the activity. All handouts are compiled in Appendix 1. Unit 2 begins with guidelines that help
a facilitator to design a training course, selecting the modules, topics, and activities appropriate for the
group to be trained.
This 2005 edition of the guide is available in printed, CD, and PDF versions. It has been developed
through more than a year of field-testing with HIV/AIDS-affected communities in several countries
in east and southern Africa. It has also benefited from the suggestions provided by World Vision staff
and partners in several rounds of review. Feedback for the next edition is welcomed. Please send
comments, questions, and requests for additional copies to [email protected].
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