[afro-nets] Apply for HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, & Food Security Conference

[Janet Feldman <kaippg@earthlink.net>]

LAST CALL: Apply Now for HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, & Food Security
Conference
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Dear Friends,

Hello and Happy New Year! Here is a reminder about this very im-
portant conference on HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, and Food Security,
taking place in Lusaka, Zambia, in May 2006. Below is the appli-
cation form and please return that to
Gwen O'Donnell <godonnell@projectconcern.org> and
Brooke Reese <breese@projectconcern.org>, BY JANUARY 15th!

There is also a small scholarship available, and the form for
that is appended below.

Many thanks!
Janet Feldman
mailto:kaippg@earthlink.net


Conference URL: http://www.projectconcern.org/zambiaforum2006

APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION & CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

REGISTRATION FORM
Fields marked with an * are required. Registration forms must be
typed and submitted by January 15, 2006 (see below for submis-
sion instructions). Notification of acceptance to participate
will be confirmed by January 31, 2006 at which time applicants
will be required to submit a $250 conference participation fee.
Small grants are available for participants from local African
organizations (see website link).

*Last Name: _______________________

*First Name: _______________________________

Title: (Dr, Prof, Mr, Mrs, Ms) _________________

*Organization/Institution:

________________________________________________________

*Job Title:

________________________________________________________________

*Work Address:

_______________________________________________________________


*City: _______________*State: ____________Other_____________

Zip Code_____________

*Country: __________________
*Telephone with area code: _____________________

Cellular Phone:____________________


Fax with area code:_______________________

*Email Address: ________________________

I am applying to participate in the following way: (Please mark
all that apply with an X.)
___ Attendee only
___ Presentation of case study/lessons learned/innovative pro-
gram
___ Panel organization/facilitation
___ Facilitate a skills building (hands-on) workshop
___ Organize/facilitate a site visit (in Lusaka, Zambia)

**All applicants must provide a brief biographical sketch of
themselves in a maximum of 200 words. In the space below, please
include a brief summary of your current work experience, experi-
ence and interest in the area of HIV/AIDS, Food Security & Nu-
trition, as well as what your hope to gain from the Forum.

Enter Bio here:



CONFERENCE THEMES

The topics listed below are the four principal themes of the Fo-
rum. They should be used to help facilitate a decision on con-
ference attendance, as well as guide those interested in con-
tributing to the Forum (refer to the Call for Participation be-
low).

Theme 1: Impact of HIV/AIDS on Household Food Security & Nutri-
tion
- Food aid safety nets for households affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Dietary diversification and year-round food security for PLHA
and HIV/AIDS-affected persons.
- Programmatic experiences with small-scale agricultural produc-
tion as part of HIV/AIDS programming.
- Achieving optimal nutrition for PLHA.
- Foods advocated and produced for PLHA.
- Programmatic responses to the issue of immunity in the context
of traditional medicine.
-Community participation in the organization and delivery of nu-
tritional support services for PLHA.
- Sustainable food security and nutrition interventions initi-
ated and/or adopted by communities.

Theme 2: Community Resiliency
- Positive coping mechanisms and resiliency successes in the
context of HIV/AIDS.
- Community planning and strengthening of community capacity to
build resiliency.
- Developing and implementing exit strategies from
food/nutrition security programming, in the context of HIV/AIDS.
- Building and/or protecting community assets (social, physical,
other) for the purpose of strengthening community resiliency in
the context of HIV/AIDS.
- Traditional mechanisms that make communities more resilient in
the context of HIV/AIDS.

Theme 3: Livelihood Interventions that Improve Health
- Appropriate & effective livelihood strategies for PLHA &
HIV/AIDS-affected persons within households and communities.
- Increased collaboration and integration between pro-
grams/interventions serving PLHA and HIV/AIDS-affected persons.
- Models developed by local practitioners working to address
both livelihood and health needs of PLHA.
- Strengthening traditional systems of food production and dis-
tribution in support of PLHA and HIV/AIDS-affected persons.
- Appropriate technologies in agricultural practice (conserva-
tion farming, irrigation, animal rearing, low labor intensity
methodologies etc.) in the context of HIV/AIDS programming
- Youth and child friendly & appropriate livelihood activities.

Theme 4: Monitoring and Evaluation in HIV/AIDS, Food Security &
Nutrition Programming
- Monitoring integrated HIV/AIDS & food security/nutrition pro-
grams in various cultural, social and economic environments.
- Community participation in the monitoring and evaluation of
HIV/AIDS and food security programs.
- Program experiences in monitoring the health outcomes of chil-
dren under 5 years of age in the context of HIV/AIDS and food
security/nutrition programming.
- Program experiences in determining entry and exit criteria for
food aid assistance for PLHA and HIV/AIDS-affected persons.
- Effective use of M&E strategies for programmatic improvement
and securing financial resources for livelihood, community re-
siliency, and/or food security/nutrition programming.

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

The organizing committee is seeking contributions related to the
conference themes. If you are able to participate as a contribu-
tor, please choose the style of activity most conducive to
learning about your topic and provide a description according to
the outlines provided. Contributions are invited in any of the
following styles:
1. Presentation of a case study, lessons learned, or an innova-
tive program;
2. Panel organization and/or facilitation;
3. Skills building workshop organization and/or facilitation;
and/or
4. Site visit organization and/or facilitation.

Descriptions submitted should fall under at least one of the
four conference themes. If your description falls outside a
theme, clearly and concisely state the focus of your contribu-
tion. All submissions must be in English as the Forum will be in
English and translation services will not be available. Contri-
butions not directly related to projects or interventions will
not be considered.

Applications to contribute are due no later than January 15,
2006. Notification of selection will be confirmed by January 31,
2006 (please note that acceptance for participation does not
automatically guarantee acceptance to contribute).

1. Presentation of a Case Study, Lessons Learned, or an Innova-
tive Program
In the space provided below, please describe the programmatic
work you would like to present in a maximum of 250 words. Be
sure to clearly state:
- Program title and dates of duration
- Program purpose and objectives
- Forum theme and/or sub-theme addressed
- Presenter(s)
- Issues for further investigation
- Preferred presentation medium ­ oral, poster, or both.

2. Panel Organization and/or Facilitation
In the space provided below, please describe the panel you would
like to organize and/or facilitate in a maximum of 250 words. Be
sure to clearly state:
- Title
- Purpose and objectives
- Forum theme and/or sub-theme addressed
- Presenter(s)
- Preferred presentation medium ­ oral, poster, or both.

3. Skills Building Workshop Organization and/or Facilitation
Each afternoon of the conference will feature skills-building
workshops based on participant interests and needs assessed
prior to the Forum. These sessions will help participants ac-
quire specific skills or strategies that they can apply to their
work after the Forum. Emphasis will be on cross-learning to ad-
dress the diverse needs of integrated HIV/AIDS, nutrition and
food security programming. During these sessions, contributors
will share specific skills and experiences with participants.

In the space provide below, please provide a description of the
skills building workshop that you would like to facilitate in a
maximum of 250 words. Please also describe the methodologies and
key types of activities you will use in your session. Be sure to
clearly state:
- Title
- Purpose and learning objectives
- Forum theme and/or sub-theme addressed
- Presenter(s)
- Methodology & key activities

4. Site Visit Organization and/or Facilitation (in Lusaka, Zam-
bia)
In the space provided below, please describe your Lusaka program
site, target beneficiaries, programmatic objectives and objec-
tives of the site-visit. In a maximum of 250 words, be sure to
clearly state:
- Title
- Program purpose and objectives of the program to be visited
- Forum theme and/or sub-theme addressed
- Presenter(s)
- Location of project & maximum capacity for visitors

Submission of Registration & Call for Participation Form

**PLEASE CHOOSE ONE METHOD OF SUBMISSION**
1) Email Submission to: mailto:zambiaforum@projectconcern.org

2) Fax Submission to:
Project Concern International
Attn: 2006 Zambia Forum Registration
FAX Number: +1-202-296-2888

3) Mail Submission to:
Project Concern International
Attn: 2006 Zambia Forum Registration
1140 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20036, USA

- OR -
Project Concern International
Attn: 2006 Zambia Forum Registration
Plot #9086 Kasiba Road
Longacres
Lusaka, Zambia

Deadlines:
Registration & Call for Participation Form and Scholarship Ap-
plication: January 15, 2006.
Notification of acceptance to participate and/or to contribute:
January 31, 2006.
Forum Registration Fee: US$ 250

Upon receiving notification of acceptance to participate in the
Forum, participants will be required to pay a US$ 250 registra-
tion fee in addition to reserving and paying for hotel accommo-
dations. Do not send a registration fee or reserve hotel accom-
modations until you have received notification of acceptance to
participate. Specific information on where to send the registra-
tion fee will be included in the acceptance package.

More Information:
Please visit http://www.projectconcern.org or contact
Brooke Reese <breese@projectconcern.org>

Gwen E. O'Donnell MA, MHS
D.C. Office Director/Food Security Technical Officer
Project Concern International
1140 Connecticut Ave., Suite 500
Washington D.C. 20036
Tel: +1-202-223-0088
Fax: +1-202-296-2888
mailto:godonnell@projectconcern.org


A limited number of scholarship grants will be offered to local
practitioners to help cover daily per diem and conference fees.
Criteria for scholarship eligibility include:
§ African nationality
§ Local practitioner
§ A lack of alternative resources to support participation

If you are an African practitioner and wish to apply for a
grant, please fill in your contact information below and please
explain in a maximum of 200 words why you should be selected.
You must submit this application with your Registration & Call
for Participation form.

*Last Name: _______________________

*First Name: _______________________________


Title: (Dr, Prof, Mr, Mrs, Ms) _________________

*Organization/Institution:

________________________________________________________

*Job Title:

________________________________________________________________
*Work Address:

_______________________________________________________________

*City: _______________*State: ____________Other_____________

Zip Code_____________

*Country: __________________

*Telephone with area code: _____________________

Cellular Phone:____________________

Fax with area code:_______________________

*Email Address: ________________________

Please explain why you should be selected: