Deadline: 15 December 2014
MASHAV invites applications for International Workshop on Psycho-Social Care and Support for Children and Adolescents Affected by HIV & AIDS in Israel from 2 February 2015 to 26 February 2015.
This workshop’s main objective is to understand that HIV & AIDS must be seen as a holistic issue from the perspectives of health and to develop coping skills to ease the post traumatic syndrome in the affected people. MASHAV supports scholarships covering tuition fees, full board accommodation, basic medical insurance and transportation within the city.
Course Highlights
- To understand that HIV & AIDS must be seen as a holistic issue from the perspectives of health,
- To acquire knowledge in the following areas:
- Effects of loss and bereavement on the child, the family and the community
- Dealing with stigma and discrimination, rejection, loneliness and isolation
- Developing coping skills to ease the post traumatic syndrome
- Building resiliency resources in the individual, the family and the community to enhance awareness of their inner strength – through different therapies – art, music, movement etc.
- Formal and non-formal prevention education and community sensitization and dialogue
- Coordination among the community services
- Working in multidisciplinary teams – decision making, negotiating, conflict resolution
- Familiarity with local NGOs
- Project planning and writing
Eligibility Criteria
- The workshop is open to psychologists, educators, caregivers, NGO trainers on HIV & AIDS, community workers, social workers, health workers and nurses, or university lecturers.
- Candidates should have academic qualification, training and experience in working with children by HIV & AIDS.
. How to Apply
- Candidate has to download the application form from the MASHAV website.
- Application forms should be sent to the Israeli Diplomatic or Representatives serving the applicant’s country.
- An additional copy of the application must be sent to Sarah Wilner at MASHAV.
Download registration form in MS Word or PDF.
For more information, please visit: International Workshop for Adolescents Affected by HIV & AIDS.
