INTRODUCTION
ACTION E3 ON AIDS NIGERIA is a Non-Governmental Organisation aimed at focusing on, re-orientating and educating the public about the nature, effect, treatment and prevention of HIV / AIDS, regardless of mode of transmission and all the people at risk for HIV / AIDS.
As a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, Action E3 pursue this purpose and philosophy through training adolescents as peer health educator, their parents and care givers in the area of adolescent sexuality and reproductive health.
The organisation was founded in 2001 with great emphasis on the adolescents’ reproductive health, HIV/AIDS prevention and mitigation. Action E3 provides ways for people to communicate with each other and share Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS information and personal experience in the battle against AIDS.
The E3 stands for Education, Enlightenment, and Eradication.
The organization equally extended help and support to people living with HIV/AIDS by creating an enabling environment for them to develop their capabilities and improved their livelihood in a suitable and gender balanced manner.
Action E3 has carried out well-coordinated HIV intervention programmes in five states in Nigeria (Borno, Lagos, Edo, Delta and Oyo). The organisation is a registered member of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA), the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and Human Right Information Network. Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria has a six-member board of trustees and six members technical advisory committee.
VISION
Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria envisions a world without HIV/AIDS through sharing of information, strengthening capacity base of adolescents by extending reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention programmes to them and providing care and support programmes to those who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.
MISSION
Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria is committed to advocating for people affected by HIV/AIDS and all those who lack basic fundamental enlightenment education on HIV/AIDS. Until it’s over “until no more people become infected with HIV, until People Living With HIV/AIDS have the care and support they need.
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OBJECTIVES
· To promote community awareness in order to reduce HIV prevalence rate in Nigeria.
· To educate the public about the nature, effect, treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
· To organize and conduct community sensitization on HIV/AIDS.
· To advocate for the national public policy interest of those communities, local organisations, and individuals most heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS.
· To reduce the spread and attack of HIV/AIDS on the nerve center of Nigeria’s productive energy by organizing workshops / seminars and conferences aimed at addressing problems facing young people.
· To organize training for schools/community peer educator and group on HIV/AIDS prevention.
· To organise training for community workers in basic HIV/AIDS counseling
· To educate and enlighten young people on the need for abstinence as part of measures of STDs /HIV/AIDS prevention
· To inform and educate young people/adult in order to achieve behavior change through enlightenment campaign, workshops, seminars, conferences, rallies, drama and games.
· To encourage and empower People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) to undertake income generating activities.
· To provide technical support to Children Orphaned By AIDS and Families Affected by AIDS.
WHAT WE DO
· HIV/AIDS advocacy/prevention.
· School and Community mobilization.
· School and Community sensitization
· Capacity Building
· Training peer educator (in school youth.)
· Training of community peer groups
· Work place sensitization
· KABP surveys: in school / general population (community base)
· Provision of counseling training
· Production of quarterly news letter/report
· Provision of care and support service for PLWHAS
· Strengthening existing school anti HIV/AIDS clubs
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WHAT WE DO
· HIV/AIDS advocacy/prevention.
· School and Community mobilization.
· School and Community sensitization
· Capacity Building
· Training peer educator (in school youth.)
· Training of community peer groups
· Work place sensitization
· KABP surveys: in school / general population (community base)
· Provision of counseling training
· Production of quarterly news letter/report
· Provision of care and support service for PLWHAS
· Strengthening existing school anti HIV/AIDS clubs
PRAGMATIC ACTIVITIES
As one of the leading protagonist in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria has designed HIV/AIDS intervention programmes that were built on pragmatism. The organisation first pragmatic approach on HIV/AIDS was implemented in Akwa Ibom State in collaboration with the Nigerian Youth Center for AIDS Prevention and Control in 2001.
In March 4 2002, we implemented successfully reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention campaign/seminar in Borno State. Two churches in Biu local government area were selected for the programme. The theme for the seminar was “HIV/AIDS: Abstinence the best Remedy”. The guest speakers were Rev Fr. Donatus Tizhe-a well known HIV/AIDS advocate Catholic Diocese of Maiduguri and Mr. Thomas Ngalo, the regional communication officer, Society For Family Health, Maiduguri Region. The churches visited were St. Dominic Catholic Church Biu and St. Monica's Catholic Church Biu. Over one thousand, five hundred and thirty parishioners attended the programmes, which were held at the church premises. The catholic diocese of Maiduguri-through Rev.Fr.Donatus Tizhe, Rev.Fr.Ben Zirra and the Society For Family Health Maiduguri provided the technical support for the programme.
In March 5, 2002, sensitisation seminars were held in primary and secondary schools in Biu Local Government Area, Borno State. A total of Ten thousand, Seven hundred and thirty-Five Students were at the seminars, which were held in different schools across the area. The schools that participated at the seminars include; Our King's Primary and Secondary School, Lajada High School, Government Girls Secondary School, Government Day Secondary School, Godiya Private Secondary School and College of Education Waka-Biu. This programme was held with support from the Society for Family Health, National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), Borno State and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)-through Dr. Sareer Ara- (HIV/AIDS Consultant UNICEF).
In March 12 2002,the inmates of the Nigerian prison Service Biu and their officers were sensitized on reproductive health issues and HIV/AIDS prevention. Mr. Ngalo Thomas and Bako John Chukwudi facilitated the programme, which had over five hundred inmates and forty officers in attendance. The progarmme was the first to be held at the prison and was adjudged to be highly educative and informative by the participants. The female inmates were not left out as they participated actively and made valuable contributions during the discourse.
In March 13, 2002, Action E3 embarked on workplace (HIV/AIDS) intervention programme in Borno State to ease the effects of HIV/AIDS in the State. The keep-off seminar was held with the workers of Biu local Government secretariat. The workers were drawn from twelve departments. About five thousand workers attended the seminar, which was held at the conference hall of the secretariat. The theme of the seminar was “Voluntary Counseling and Testing at the Work Place: How appropriate and Effective? The guest speaker for the seminar was Mr. Ngalo Thomas-The Regional Communication Officer Society for Family Health, Maiduguri. The Society for Family Health Maiduguri and the United Bank for Africa (UBA), Biu (through the branch manager), provided technical support for the programme.
In March 14 2002, a day seminar was orgainsed for the members of the Armed Forces (The Nigerian Army) in Biu. The theme of the seminar was, “preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS through the Effective Use of Condom” The guest speaker was Mr. Ngalo Thomas and Bako John Chukwudi-The coordinator Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria. Focus Group Discussion was held for five groups of thirty soldiers each. The Seminar was held in collaboration with the Society for Family Health, which had one hundred and fifty five people in attendance.
In March 15, 2002, a seminar was held for the officers and men of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Biu. The theme of the seminar was “HIV/AIDS: Reality Of Our Time” Bako John Chukwudi and Augustine Odo-programme officer Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria were the speakers at the seminar, which was held at the Corps’ training hall and was attended by thirty officers. Focus Group Discussion was held for three groups of ten officers. The unit Commander declared the seminar open.
In March 18 2002, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria held a day sensitisation seminar for the Officers of the Nigerian Police force, Biu. The seminar was declared open by the Divisional Police Officer In charge of the Area. The theme for the seminar was “The Role of The Police In Addressing the HIV/AIDS Pandemic” Bako John Chukwudi, was the speaker along with Augustine Odo, Both members of Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria. At the end of the seminar, which had about twenty officers in attendance, group photographs were taken.
In March 19 2002 in continuation with the designed work place programme of our organization, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria, held a seminar with the staff of the United Bank For Africa at the bank’s premise for ten members of the Bank. The theme for the seminar was “PLWHAs and the workplace: A Need for Behaviour Change” Rev.Fr. Donatus Tizhe was the guest speaker.
Prior to the seminar with the UBA, Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria earlier in the day held a sensitisation seminar with twenty staff of Bibafoam Industries Biu.The theme for the seminar was “Preventing the Spread of HIV/AIDS through the Effective use of Condom” Mr. Ngalo Thomas was the guest speaker. Condoms and other BCC Materials were freely distributed at the seminar. Participants’ contributions were extremely exceptional. Technical supports for these programmes were provided by the Society for Family Health Maiduguri.
Seminar was also organized with the staff of Nigerian Postal Service Biu and that of Ministry of works in March 21st and 22nd 2002. It was a joint programme between Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria and the NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club, Biu with technical supports from the Society for Family Health and the National Youth Service Corps Borno State. The theme for the seminar was “PLWHAs, and the work place: A Need for Behaviour Change” Ms. Winifred Nnaji coordinator NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club and Ms. Maryann Ezeobi Financial secretary NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club Biu were the speakers while Bako John Chukwudi facilitated the programme. Focus Group Discussions was held during the seminars, which had about fifty workers present, twenty from each orgainsation.
The training of trainers’ workshop and the inauguration of the NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club Biu were held on March 25TH 2002. A total number of twenty corps members were trained as Peer Health Educators. Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria organized the programme in collaboration with the Society for Family Health and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Borno State. At the inauguration of the NYSC Anti HIV/AIDS Club, the Borno State director of NYSC Mr. Okafor declared the programme open. Other dignitaries who were at the programme include the Public Relation Officer of the NYSC Borno State, Mr. Thomas Ngalo of the Society for Family Health Maiduguri, the representatives of the Emir of Biu and that of the Chairman of Biu Local Government Area and the members of the NYSC.
In September 2002, Bako John Chukwudi on Behalf of Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria attended the training of trainers Workshop on (UNICEF/NYSC) Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Project organized in Ibadan, Oyo State by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Sixty participants drawn from various orgainsations in the country (Nigeria) took part at the training programme, which was held at the Conference room of D’rovan Hotel, Ring Road Ibadan. Our inclusion in the training programme was based on the organization’s past and present activities and commitment in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. After the training programme in Ibadan, we proceeded to the NYSC orientation Camps in Edo and Delta State where we trained over seven hundred corps members on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS Prevention.
In October-November 2002, Action E3 was involved in the training of one thousand Students selected from Seven Secondary Schools in Iwere - Ile Community in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State. The students were trained as peer health educators to provide and carry out sensitisation programmes in their various schools and communities.
Technical support for the programme was provided by the society for family health, Ibadan, Association for Reproductive and Family Health, Ibadan and the National Youth Service Corps, Oyo State. The school visited during the programme include, Iwajowa Community Grammar School, Ilupeju Community Grammar School Iwere – ile, Igana High School Igana, Community Grammar School Idiko Agu, Elekotan Community High School and Adeoye Technical College Igana. Mr. Oginyi Silas N. project officer; Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria coordinated the implementation of the programme with the assistance of the coordinator.
In November – December 2002, a well-coordinated intervention school programme on Reproductive Health and HIV/ AIDS Prevention was held in ten secondary schools in Lagos State. Ten thousand students benefited immensely from the programme. One thousand five hundred students were selected and trained as Peer health educators. The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) provided technical assistance for the programme. Some of the schools visited include Bonic International Secondary School Alimosho, Legacy High School Akowonjo, Modern Age College Ipaja, Levite International Secondary School Egbeda, Chrisland College Idimu, Alimosho Grammar School Alimosho, State High School Alimosho, and Atlas College Alimosho.
In August 2003 Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria in partnership with the IEC workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) organised training of trainers workshop on Mobile Behaviour Change Communication (MBCC) for forty participants. They were selected from various Non Governmental Organisations who are affiliate members of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). However, Prior to the TOT training, Action E3 was involved in the development and production of the BCC materials/flyers that were used during the MBCC Campaign in the state.
In September 2003, Action E3 facilitated a seminar held at the Action Health Incorporated Conference hall. This programme was jointly organized by the Youth Workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency in partnership with its affiliated organisation. Action E3 played a leading role in ensuring that the seminar was successful, the theme for the seminar was, “Youth Media Partnership In Information and HIV /AIDS Prevention Strategies.” The Chief speaker Mr. Omololu Falobi (Project Director Journalist Against AIDS, JAAIDS, Nigeria) was represented by Ms. Constance Ndubuisi – Enyali (Media programme officer JAAIDS). Fifty youth (participants) were present at the seminar and representatives from various media. Focus Group Discussions was held during the seminar.
In November 3, 2003 Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria embarked on Mobile Behaviour Change Communication Campaign in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State. The campaign was designed by the IEC workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency and the purpose was to encourage people to imbibe the culture of undergoing voluntary counseling and testing to determine their HIV status. In order to achieve this objective various HIV/AIDS information was put together to sensitise and educate the public about the nature and effects of the disease. Big public buses that carry more than fifty people were used to reach out to individuals and the programme was implemented for five days.
In October 2003, in partnership with Hope for AIDS outreach Mushin, Lagos. A successful workshop was held on Capacity Building and Resource Mobilization. Twenty participants from ten-selected NGOs attended the workshop. Action E3 was part of the NGOs whose members participated at the workshop. The Development Alternatives and Resource Center (DARC) provided the technical support for the workshop.
In December 1, 2003, Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria co-opted with Hope for AIDS Outreach Mushin, Lagos. To organize a rally in commemoration of the world AIDS Day for the year 2003.The rally was held in Mushin local government area. Over two thousand people took part at the rally including officials from Mushin local government.
In January 2004, Action E3 implemented successfully Reproductive Health and HIV/ AIDS prevention programme in six secondary schools in Akowonjo/ Egbeda Local Government Area of Lagos State. This programme was organized with support from the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). About eight thousand five hundred students benefited immensely from the programme. The following schools were involved in the programme: Living Stone College Akowonjo, Alimosho Grammar School Alimosho, Universal Access College Bameke, Shasha Community Grammar School Akowonjo, Chrisland College Idimu, and State High School Alimosho. The purpose of this project as contained in our proposal is to train in school youths as peer Health Educators, establish anti HIV/AIDS Clubs in schools and to encourage voluntary counseling and testing among the students and teachers.
In April 2004 in strong recognition of our activities and active involvement in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Lagos State. The Coordinator of Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria (Bako John Chukwudi) was elected secretary of the IEC Workgroup of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency. Our organisation has being a member of the workgroup since 2003 and has contributed positively in all the activities that the group has initiated and implemented so far.
In July 2004, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria organised Peer Health Education training workshop in Nsukwa, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State for in school youths under the UNICEF/NYSC Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS prevention project. Disu Bisola Jane (Project Development Officer Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria) was in charge of the project). Over thirty students were trained as peer health educators.
In July 2004, Action E3 was among the five Non Governmental Organisation duly selected by the members of the IEC workgroup to implement the second phase- Group one of the Mobile Behaviour Change Communication Campaign in Lagos Mainland Local Government area of Lagos State. The programme was successfully implemented on Friday 3rd and Saturday 31st July 2004.The programme was founded by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). More than five thousand people were reached with HIV/AIDS information/messages. Over the years, Action E3 on AIDS Nigeria has had good working relations with a number of orgainsations such as, LEAP Africa and Development Alternatives and Resource Center (DARC), Lagos State AIDS Control Agency, Society for Family Health, National Youth Service Corps, UNICEF. For instance, some of our members have been nominated by DARC and LEAP Africa to participant in various Leadership training programmes organized by Lead Africa and UNDP/UNESCO, Under the UNDP/UNESCO Foundations For Future Africa’s Leadership Programme. Bako John Chukwudi is currently representing LEAP AFRICA at the joint UNDP/UNESCO) foundations for Africa’s future leadership programme holding in Accra, Ghana.
For more information about Action E3 On AIDS Nigeria Programmes,
Photographs/detailed reports of various programmes
Please feel free to write to the coordinator through the above address Or visit our web site (though under construction at the moment)
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