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“KSAPS appreciates the effort put by the foundation [TeachAids] to bring out a simple yet high class IEC material on HIV awareness. The short film, once developed for Karnataka would be very useful in generating HIV awareness at all levels, including in schools across the state.” – Manoj Kumar Tripathi, Project Director, Karnataka State AIDS…
Hailed as a visionary leader, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has led the prosperous development of Odisha for three consecutive terms since 2000. With a large support base in the state, CM Patnaik is known for his stand against corruption and “pro-poor policies”. He is also an acclaimed author with books published in India, England, and…
What better time to target vulnerable groups with preventive health messages than to entertain them while they wait at the doctor’s office? Leaders at one innovative clinic in La Romana, Dominican Republic have transformed this waiting time into a precious teachable moment. Instead of reading magazines or sitting in silence, patients can now watch the…
Joining other Indian states such as Assam and Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu has made a formal commitment to use the TeachAids software as part of its HIV prevention and behavior change communication campaign. The Tamil Nadu State AIDS Control Society (TANSACS) partnered with TeachAids to develop culturally appropriate animations. The locally customized materials will be…
Church networks are incredibly vibrant in Rwanda. Pastor Willy Rumenera of Comfort My People (CMP) and Village Makeover (VMO) is tapping into this strong and passionate community to share the message of celebrating life with thousands of adults and children alike. The TeachAids software uses a biology-based approach and couples it with culturally appropriate euphemisms…
Ivon Emanuel is 13 years old and attends Rau Primary School in Tanzania. She was born into a family of three children and lives with both parents; her mother works as a food vender and her father as a mason. Ivan is fortunate because her school benefits from support from White Orange Youth outreach and…
A shared vision for empowerment and passion for improving lives through education brought the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and TeachAids together earlier this year. Supported by UNAIDS, and located in the heart of Paris, the UNESCO HIV and AIDS Education Clearinghouse is a knowledge and sharing initiative that includes contributions from…
Uganda is slightly smaller than the state of Oregon. It is a country of beautiful plateaus, towering mountains, and tropical forests. Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa by area, is considered the “pearl” of Uganda and feeds into the Nile River. With 1.2 million people living with HIV, including 150,000 children, Children of Grace,…
“This TeachAids video was very helpful, as I was never given any other video to use in my classes on Guidance. I would often search YouTube for relevant ones. TeachAids was exactly what I needed; it is relevant, interesting, and factual.” – Jennifer Dixon Malcolm, Waterford High School (St. Catherine, Jamaica) High school teacher Jennifer…
Health experts from Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust (MWCT) have been working to educate and empower vulnerable girls, particularly in Chyulu Hills, Kenya. Their goals are two-fold: First, to ensure that female students are attending their classes, and second, to educate them around ways to protect themselves from an HIV infection. Due to the lack of…
