presentation by world concern on awareness raising

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Working in partnership with disadvantaged people and communities to

achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence through integrated dev’t

and training programs

Vietnam: 1992-- (Lai Chau, Ha Tinh, Quang Ngai, Ninh Thuan, Hai Duong, Da Nang, Quang Nam,

Ninh Binh, Thai Binh…)

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A key component of all programs

Awareness raising activities

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Objectives:- PWD are enable to address their own vocational, economic and psycho-social needs.- PWD profit from meaningful employment & self employment opportunities. Main components:- Awareness raising

- Vocational training and employment- Supporting network - Support policy enforcement

Adaptive vocational training and employment

for young people with disabilities1998-2005: Hai Duong, Quang Nam, Da Nang2006-2008: Ninh Binh, Quang Nam

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Objectives:To reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS by empowering vulnerable youth to overcome stigma, gain economic independence and live a full life. Main components:- Advocacy, Awareness raising and

education- Vocational training and employment- Supportive networks - Capacity building for CBOs, incl.

FBOs

PATH TO THE FUTURE: Hope for At-Risk Youth in Vietnam

2006-2008: Ninh Binh, Thai Binh

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WHAT? WHO? WHERE? WHEN? HOW? …

Awareness raising activities

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AR – who and WHAT?PWD, at-risk youthPsychology, Characters, Abilities and Capacities, Rights and Duties, VT & E, Opportunities for personal development, Policies, etc.

Their FamiliesPWD’s Characters and Abilities, VT & E, How to help and support PWD, Policies, etc.

Local project staff and WCV staff

Businesses PWD’s Psychology, Characters, Abilities and Capacities, How to work with PWD, Businesses’ social responsibilities, Advantages in PWD employment, Policies, etc.

Local officialsPWD’s Rights, PWD’s Abilities&Capacities, Policies, Local officials’ responsibilities etc.

Community: local people, schools, community-based organizations, ect.PWD’s Rights, PWD’s Abilities&Capacities, Social Responsibilities, Policies, etc.

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AR – where, WHEN, how?WHERE?Home, businesses, schools, offices, community, etc.

WHEN?Before, During and After the Project (constancy and consistency)

HOW?- Social events: contests, meetings, etc.- Project activities: home and business visits, workshops, training courses, exchange visits, outdoor activities, etc.- Mass media: TV, radio, newspapers (events, articles from local people, etc.)- Pamphlets, case stories, pictures - Cooperation with other organizations: films, books, articles, etc.…

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LESSONS LEARNT

Mobilize local resources and assets

Diversify and combine all types of AR activities in the community

Seeing is believing. (One of the most effective ways to improve awareness of the local people: to see and directly communicate with successful PWD and/or at-risk youth in the community.)

Words and DeedsOrganizational and personal

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