CONFERENCES |
RECABIP organizes Symposia and Conferences aimed at promoting dialogue on pertinent issues affecting communities in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. Here are some Conferences taking place in 2008 and 2009.
| 2008 Conferences |
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Summary
Conflicts and emergency situations interrupt people’s lives and increase their vulnerability to HIV infection, and causing the deterioration of the circumstances of people living with HIV and AIDS. Furthermore, social and economic instability, poverty of girls, women and children combined with gender-based violence further complicate the living conditions for those caught in this highly disempowering environment. If your organization is working in this area and would like to strengthen your understanding and response to HIV and AIDS in such contexts, then this Workshop is for you.
Target Participants
This workshop is targeted at 40 participants drawn from INGOs, NGOs and Civil Society Organisations working especially in Eastern, Central and West Africa. If you are an Emergency Programme Officer, and HIV and AIDS Programme/Project Managers, a GBV Coordinator, Health Sector Coordinator or Workplace HIV and AIDS Coordinator OR Volunteer, then this workshop is for you. We also welcome individuals who are involved/interested in development interventions in Conflict, Post-Conflict and Emergency Contexts.
What you will get out of this Course
- An improved understanding of issues related to HIV and AIDS, vulnerability analysis and response design in conflict or emergency contexts
- Practical experience in mainstreaming HIV and AIDS into Programmes in Conflict, Post-Conflict and Emergency Contexts.
- Strengthened capacity to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate HIV and AIDS responses within conflict, post-conflict and emergency contexts
Course Content
Course Content will include the following:
- Analysis of the current responses to the impact of HIV and AIDS by represented organizations.
- HIV&AIDS Vulnerability analysis in conflict, post conflict and emergency situations.
- Defining HIV & AIDS mainstreaming in the context of Conflict, Emergencies and Post Conflict Situations
- Addressing sexual exploitation in conflict and emergency situations.
- Analysis of the needs of PLWHAs and others affected by HIV and AIDS in Conflict, Emergencies, and post conflict and designing of appropriate interventions for affected households, individuals and communities.
- Application of Gender, HIV and Rights analytical lenses in Conflict and Emergencies programming.
- Technical approaches to HIV&AIDS mainstreaming into Conflict, Emergencies and Post Conflict Situations.
- Practical Approaches to Greater and Meaningful involvement and Participation of PLWHAs affected HHs in conflicts and emergency programmes.
- Social mobilization and advocacy for HIV and AIDS response in conflict and emergency situations.
- Partnerships and Advocacy for HIV&AIDS in Conflict and Emergency programmes.
- Creating HIV and AIDS resilient Relief organizations.
- Designing and implementation of HIV Workplace interventions for staff working in Conflict and Emergency Situations.
- Creating a supportive environment for the implementation of mainstreamed HIV and AIDS interventions in conflict and emergency projects.
Course fees
US$ 900. Course fees are exclusive of international travel, accommodation, dinners. A discounted rate is available for local participants, and organizations sending more than one participants
Participants of our past workshops
Our Facilitators are amongst the best in their field and so we continue to offer a high quality services. Our past participants have been from organisations such as CARE, Concern Universal, Action AID, World Vision, UNAIDS, MSF-Spain, Concern Worldwide, Christian Mission Aid, UNICEF, Family Health International, Goal Ireland among others.
Contact
For more information and enquiries, contact:
Mr. Wilson Kaikai
Executive Director/Workshop Coordinator
Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP)
P.O. BOX 9648-00100, NAIROBI
Tel: +254 202154396
E-mail: info@recabip.com
Website: www.recabip.com
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Download registration/application form
Announcement (And Call for Papers)
Development Associates and Regional Capacity Building Partners, the organisers of the All-Africa Conference on Climate Change scheduled for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania between 19 and 21 November 2008 are glad to issue the first Call for Papers. This Conference provides a forum for policy makers, researchers, governments and practitioners to share exchange of knowledge, skills and experiences in tackling climate change. The Conference will also explore practical methods for addressing the consequences and challenge of climate change on communities in Africa, and call for heightened and joined up action on poverty and the ill-effects of climate change through the design of comprehensive action that encompasses both issues.
Date and Venue
19-21 November 2008, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Abstracts
Papers will focus either on practitioner experiences, policy or research findings. Abstracts should be based on the following themes:
- The greenhouse effect and consequences of climate change - current knowledge and understanding.
- Effects and challenges on; - natural resources, agriculture, forests, wildlife, water resources etc.
- Social implications and challenges (livelihoods, poverty, HIV/AIDS etc.)
- Green house gas emissions and carbon offsets
- Strategies for counteracting and mitigation of the causes and effects of climate change.
Registration
Registration opens on 15th April and Closes on 30th August 2008. Registration fees is US$600 per participant. Participants from local Tanzanian institutions US$200. Participants to meet the cost of flights, accommodation and meals. Download registration/application form
Programme Implementation/Methodology
Plenary Sessions:
With key regional and international Speakers
- i) Paper presentations by national and international researchers and experts.
ii) Short presentations of experiences and community level case studies from individual countries and projects.
iii) Discussions on topics of regional and international interest.Parallel Sessions
A number of parallel sessions will be conducted. Each session will be guided by Panellists on related topics. Each Panelist will speak for 5-10 minutes, and then the session will be open to the plenary.
Pre-prepared materials to be distributed to participants after the presentations.
Poster Exhibitions
Focusing on innovative practices.
Participants
The conference will target 200 International Participants from Government institutions, Ministries, Community leaders, NGOs, universities, researchers and private sector, , and Development Partners involved in the development and management of agriculture, natural resources and livelihoods.
Finance
The workshops and conference will be financed by the organisers through contributions from participants and sponsorships from national and international organisations, Development Partners and individuals.
Follow Up Activities
A Plan of Action will be developed during the Conference and will be implemented by a variety of stakeholders, including DASS and RECABIP.
Conference papers, posters, discussions and resolutions will be published in a conference proceedings to be distributed to all participants. Papers will be further peer reviewed and published in a reputable journal.
Already, the organizers have plans to build the capacities of organizations not only to protect the environment and adapt to climate change, but also to reduce its impact on communities and thus safeguard the future. It is anticipated that a series of learning, sharing and capacity building workshops will be held in all regions (East, West and Southern Africa).
Traveling to Tanzania
The climate is subtropical with nice warmth all the year round. The country can be visit also under the rain season (around October and around April) but you will than experience heavy rain storms some day (often in the evening).
Currency
Shilling: About 900 Shilling for one USD. VISA and travelling checks is ok only in Dar and Nairobi. USD is suitable everywhere and also necessary at some lodges and at the border. All home made are very sheep such as food, woodcarving and other handicraft The prices do vary a lot between expensive and local restaurants.
Clothes
Comfortable Cotton clothes are best under safaris. Remember to bring bathing clothes. A sunhat and sunglasses is good to bring as a warm sweater because the morning temperature could be as low as 15 °C in the morning. Parts of Tanzania are on a high altitude.
Health
Yellow Fever certificate should be brought. Malaria prophylaxis is the only necessary but ask your doctor for more information.
Safety
Tanzania is calmer than most countries but be careful in the big cities as usual.
About the Organisers
Development Associates (T) Ltd. (DASS) and Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP) Kenya in collaboration with the Sokoine University of Agriculture, and the Ministries of Natural Resources & Tourism, Environment and Agriculture, other international and national organisations and Development Partners.
Post Conference Tours
Tanzania is home to some of the most attractive and scenic, landscapes such as the Mount Kilimanjaro, wildlife and game reserves and cultural sites. Pre-arranges post conference tours to various sites will be organised for interested participants. We have partnered with a reputable tour operator to offer you a safari package to enable you enjoy the sights and sounds of the fabulous country of Tanzania. Click here for more information on day trips
Contact
For more information and enquiries, contact:
Conference Coordinator
Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP)
House D09, Simba Apartments (Old Airport),
P.O. Box 9648-00100, G.P.O. NAIROBI
Tel: +25420-2154396
Email: info@recabip.com
| 2009 Symposia and Conferences |
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AFRICA REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON HIV AND AIDS IN INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING
18-22 MAY 2009, NAIROBI, KENYATheme: Exploring Evidence, Strengthening Action
Call for Papers
The Organizers are glad to issue a Call for Papers based on research or practitioner experiences on addressing HIV and AIDS in post-secondary Higher Education Institutions. Papers should be linked to the above Symposium theme. If you are interested in presenting a paper, please send an Abstract of no more than 300 words by 30th December 2008. Selected presenters will be informed by 15th February 2009. Full Papers, written using Harvard Referencing, should be submitted to info@recabip.com by 15th April 2009.
Abstracts
Abstracts/Papers should be broadly linked to the Symposium theme: Exploring Evidence, Strengthening Action and should focus on post-secondary education in Africa. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be received by 30th December, 2008. Notification of acceptance will be done by 30th January 2009. Full Papers, written using Harvard Referencing, should be submitted by 15th April 2009
Symposium Sub-Themes:
The Symposium topics will include the following:
- Impact of HIV and AIDS on Institutions of Higher Learning
- Policy Responses to the Pandemic – including policy development & implementation
- Institutional Responses to the pandemic
- Role of research, documentation and learning
- Developing relevant workplace policies for staff
- Exploring the issue of curricular review
- Developing the Learning Organization
- Budgetary implications of HIV and AIDS and the response.
- HIV and AIDS mainstreaming: definitions, context
- HIV and AIDS mainstreaming Frameworks
- Promoting Staff self-awareness
- Student-led interventions in African Universities
- Supporting Student Organizations
- Designing effective multi-layered responses
- Effective Prevention Strategies
- Collaborative linkages with Civil Society
- Linking to Universal Access Targets
Participants
Researchers, Policy makers, Lecturers, Deans of Students, Student Leaders, Senior Administrative and Academic Staff, NGOs, among others.
Proposed Dates
18-22 May 2009
Venue
City: Nairobi
Country: KenyaRegistration
Registration is open. Deadline for registration and payments is 28th February 2009.
Registration fees:
US$900
Costs are exclusive of international travel, accommodation and food. 10% discount shall be given to local participants.
Why Focus on Institutions of Higher Learning?
Institutions of higher learning in Africa provide the bedrock for socio-economic and political development. These institutions have lost, and continue to lose, critical numbers of academic staff, non-academic staff and students to the pandemic. Each of these categories have to deal with the different ramifications of the pandemic – chief of which is insufficient care and support mechanisms due to stigma and discrimination, and absent policy and structural mechanisms for responding to the pandemic. Without proper structures and processes in academic institutions, there is a dim possibility of enhancing prevention, care and support and impact mitigation processes/activities.
However, there is also evidence to suggest that institutions of higher learning are at the forefront of the response to the pandemic. To what extent are they succeeding in responding to the needs of staff and students? What role should academic institutions be playing in strengthening action on the pandemic in their institutions and in communities?
The Symposium will reflect on the response to HIV and AIDS in institutions of higher learning - which is perhaps one of the slowest in most countries affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic in Africa
Contact
For more information, contact:
Symposium Coordinator
Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP)
House D09, Simba Apartments (Old Airport),
P.O. Box 9648-00100, G.P.O. NAIROBI.
Tel: +254-20-2154396
Email: info@recabip.com
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EXPLORING EVIDENCE, STRENGTHENING ACTION: EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA SYMPOSIUM ON PRIVATE SECTOR RESPONSES TO HIV AND AIDS IN THE WORKPLACE
8-12 SEPTEMBER 2009, NAIROBI, KENYA -
Announcement
The Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP) is pleased to announce the Eastern and Southern African Symposium on Private Sector Responses to HIV and AIDS, scheduled to take place in Nairobi - Kenya between 8th and 12th September 2009.
Considering the numbers of people employed by businesses across the region, the response to HIV and AIDS in the private sector would produce some significant results. However, a lot of businesses are struggling to respond to HIV and AIDS. Generally the response hardly matches the problem, and the needs of vulnerable groups, people living with HIV and those affected by the pandemic remain largely unattended. This leads to reduced productivity and declining profits. As the global epicentre of the HIV and AIDS pandemic, Eastern and Southern Africa needs to provide leadership in the response to the pandemic.
The 3-day Symposium provides an opportunity for participants to explore ways in which businesses and other actors can come together in a more dynamic way not only to respond to HIV and AIDS in their workplaces, but also to support community action to respond to the pandemic. Participants will share practical experiences, identify gaps in responses and develop practical action plans for strengthening cross-regional partnership and learning on responding to HIV and AIDS in the private sector.
Call For Papers
The Symposium Secretariat calls for papers from researchers, practitioners, policy makers and academicians to present Abstracts to be considered for presentation during the Symposium:
- Deadline for submission of Abstracts is 15th March 2009.
- Notification of acceptance or rejection of the Abstracts will be e-mailed by 15th April 2009.
- The Deadline for submission of full Papers and presentations will be 30th June 2009 Instructions for paper submissions will be sent to presenters as soon as their Abstracts are accepted.
Registration
Registration is on-going.
Course fee:
- (a) Local participants: Kshs 40,000
(b) International participants: US$ 900Payments can only be made as from 15th April 2009. This fee is exclusive of the cost of meals, flights and accommodation that participants are expected to cover directly.
Participants
We are looking for participants from small, medium, and large businesses, NGOs, CBOs, Governments, , academic and research institutions, among others.
Proposed Dates
8-12 September 2009
Venue
City: Nairobi
Country: KenyaContact
For more information, contact:
Symposium Coordinator
ESA Symposium on Private Sector Responses to HIV and AIDS
Regional Capacity Building Partners (RECABIP)
House D09, Simba Apartments (Old Airport),
P.O. Box 9648-00100, G.P.O. NAIROBI.
Tel: +25420-2154396
Website: http://www.recabip.com
Email: info@recabip.com