A A Manual On Gender Sensitive Indicators (199kb ) The manual covers a wide range of key gender concerns that have an impact on reproductive health. A total of 190 indicators have been included . They are intended to serve only as a guideline to assist in the development of appropriate gender sensitive indicators that are relevant to a particular programme’s goals and objectives. The manual is organised into nine chapters. Chapter one critiques the existing health services and presents the rationale for incorporating gender concerns into health programming. Chapter two provides an overview of the maternal health and family planning scenario in India. Chapter three discusses various types of indicators and how they may be used to monitor and evaluate how programmes are achieving their set goals and objectives. Techniques for measuring and interpreting indicators are also provided. The remaining six chapters provide a closer look at the key gender concerns that should be incorporated into health policy and programmes. , developed by Women's Health and Development Resource Centre and UNFPA
Activities to Explore (1390KB ) The module is for people who are: 1. a) health and family planning workers, b) teachers, c) youth club leaders and d) community development workers; 2. Community groups who want to use drama and related activities for work on sexuality, family planning, STDs and HIV; 3. Performing artists and writers who want to use their skills in education for awareness-raising and social change. The objectives of Activities to explore are: to promote the use of drama and related approaches and media in sexuality, family planning and STD/HIV education; to provide activities for work on attitudes and skills related to sexuality, family planning and HIV, building on the activities described in Unmasking AIDS. to provide the tools for developing a story or piece of theatre for performance; to outline the process of working with groups to develop theatre for education in the context of a sexual health programme. The activities described in this guide can be used in a variety of situations to explore ideas, attitudes and problems or to produce a story, song or piece of theatre to perform to others. , developed by AIDS Prevention Unit, International Planned Parenthood Federation, IPPF, London
Adolescence Education : Role Of Adults (134kb ) This package of Basic Education Materials seeks to introduce adolescent education in schools and to make it an integral part of the school curriculum. The package contains five parts and a small booklet introducing the package. Part V contains material which can be used in advocacy programmes for various target groups, though it is addressed to teachers and parents. This is the final part of the package “Basic Materials for Adolescent Education” emphasises a) The need of for adolescence education b) Strategies for institutionalisation c) Role of teachers and d) Role of parents. , developed by National Population Education Project, Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi
Adolescence Growth and Developement (1151kb ) This training manual has been developed to provide a guideline for training functionaries in child care institutions in Comprehensive childcare, with particular reference to HIV/AIDS. The training manual would be useful to trainers as a guideline for training the functionaries in these homes. A model for training the Management-level functionaries and another for grass-root functionaries has been included. , developed by Regional Institute Of Education,Mysore, Regional Institute of Education, Mysore and NCERT
Adolescent Girls Initiative (Marathi) (1.56 MB ) This training manual is the outcome of the Adolescent Girls’ Initiative launched in Mumbai slums from November, 1998. The manual has two parts, Part I containing the IEC package and Part II containing medical and counseling service. The present manual is intended for use by Medical officers and Public Health Nurses of the Public Health Department. The methodology of teaching is largely a participative one. The programme design is simple and workable and can be adopted in similar socio-economic condition in any part of the country, by any group working for adolescent health. The Module starts with Introduction and Objectives of the manual. It has 7 modules which are intended to be utilised by the facilitators. These are a) Module I – Family and Gender Issues b) Module II – Nutrition and Health c) Module III – Growing Up d) Module IV – Reproductive Health e) Module V – STD and HIV/AIDS f) Module VI (a) – Negotiation and Assertion skills g) Module VI - Vocational Guidance h) Module VII – Vocational Guidance. , developed by Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalica & UNICEF, Mumbai
Adolescent Health - A training Guide for NSS Officers / Teachers (388kb ) The Central Health Education Bureau has developed a Training Guide on Adolescent Health for Teachers. The training has been designed to equip the teachers with the requisite technical knowledge on major areas of adolescent health viz., nutrition, growing up, gender issue and life style related diseases. , developed by Central Health Education Bureau
Adolesence Education : Knowledge Base (641kb ) This package of Basic Education Materials seeks to introduce adolescent education in schools and to make it an integral part of the school curriculum. The package contains five parts and a small booklet introducing the package. Part II explains the main contents of adolescence education. It deals with facts, ideas and views in respect of adolescent reproductive health, focusing on physical, psychological and social developments during the process of growing up, the changing inter-personal relationships of adolescents and the critical issues of gender roles. It also provides specific treatment of HIV/AIDS and Drug abuse. This package has the following information on a) Process of growing up, definition of adolescence, characteristics of adolescence b) Physical growth and development c) Socio-cultural development and adolescence, emotional development , identity development, body image, self esteem and self concept , social relationship and changing relationship with parents, peer group relations, appreciation for the opposite sex d) Gender Roles, gender role stereo type and development e) Basic information about HIV/AIDS f) Prevention and Control g) Sexually transmitted diseases h) Drug abuse, concepts and concerns, effects of drug abuse, myths and facts , prevention and tips for parents and teachers. , developed by National Population Education Project, Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi
Adolesence Questions And Answers (108kb ) This package of Basic Education Materials seeks to introduce adolescent education in schools and to make it an integral part of the school curriculum. The package contains five parts and a small booklet introducing the package. Part III makes an attempt to provide answers to some important questions that arise in the minds of adolescents more often than not. The package deals with the following a) Introduction, talks about the adolescence period, co-curriculur activities, and counselling b) Questions about reproductive health, parents, sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV/AIDS, drug abuse, tips for parents, teachers and citizens on prevention of drug abuse. , developed by National Population Education Project, Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi
AIDS Education in Schools (886 KB ) The present publication aims at introducing AIDS education in schools and creating a congenial environment for its introduction in the school curriculum. This package consists of content and enrichment materials for teachers and materials on student activities which may be organised in schools. It is primarily addressed to teachers but it may also be used by curriculum framers, teacher educators and other functionaries. Module I has the Introduction and the following chapters, a) chapter 1- Why AIDS Education, b) Chapter 2 - HIV/AIDS/STD : Basic Information, c) Chapter 3 – HIV/AIDS : Its Prevention and Control, d) Chapter 4 – Importance of Counselling, Care and Teachers’ Role, e) Chapter 5 – Questions That Young Students May Ask. Module II has Students’ Activities, which include the following activities a) Question Box b) Group Discussion c) Value Clarification d) Role Play e) Case Studies f) Debate g) Painting/Poster Competition h) Essay Competition I) Quiz Contest. , developed by National Council of Education & research, National AIDS Control Organization
AIDS Prevention Education for Student Youth (715 KB ) This Manual has been compiled as the major resource document for the Government of Maharashtra’s project on AIDS Prevention for Student Youth In Maharashtra. The broad objective of the project is to provide sufficient and accurate knowledge about STDs/HIV/AIDS to student youth in Maharashtra and to use student youth as peer communicators to propagate what they have learnt about STDs/HIV/AIDS to non-student youth in both rural and urban areas. , developed by Directorate of Health, Govt. of Maharashtra
AIDS Prevention Education Programme (661kb ) This workbook for teachers in secondary schools in Mumbai has been developed to enable the teacher to effectively conduct AIDS Education Prevention programme in the schools. The schedule of the programme consists of one - teachers meeting, one - parents meeting and four sessions with the students. , developed by MCGM Public Health Department and UNICEF
An Orientation To HIV / AIDS Counseling (378kb ) The Modules are designed to train HIV/AIDS care providers as for example, nurses and social workers in hospitals, health centres and other health and welfare facilities, both in the governmental and nongovernmental sectors, and to be used by a team of resource persons who have counselling experience as well as experience in inservice training of health and social workers. , developed by World Health Organization, WHO
Assessing and Planning for Youth-Friendly Reproductive Health Services-Work Book-1 (2.18Mb ) This tool was developed in response to the increasing demand on the part of health systems, facilities and communities to improve the access and quality of reproductive health services for youth. It was designed to help program managers assess the extent to which their facility is already reaching youth, and what characteristics of their program discourage young people from accessing services. This tool also help to prioritize services and programs and tailor them to local needs. , developed by UNICEF
C Change Agents of the New Millennium (Module II) (1.16 MB ) Objectives of this module are: a) Increasing understanding of role and position of youth within the family Structure. b)Increasing Information and knowledge base. c)Sensitisation towards needs of family a girl child. d) Developing Action Plans. , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NYKS
Change Agents of the New Millennium -Facilitator's Guide Line (209KB ) Nehru Yuva Kendra Sansthan and UNICEF in collaboration with IDARA, have joined forces to play a very vital role in the training of youth. Both NYKS and UNICEF have youth as their central focus in their overall program vision and mission. The package of training modules prepared by them, are Youth and development, Youth and Family and Youth and Management along with the Facilitator’s guideline. Each module is made up of the objectives, suggested session plan, exercises and tools and evaluation format. The training sessions are based on experiential learning. The facilitator or trainer is welcome to make the necessary changes. , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NYKS, New Delhi & UNICEF
Change Agents of the New Millennium Module I (1.53 MB ) The Module on Youth and Development covers issues on development both at the macro and micro level. This module is based on experiential learning. Experiential learning helps the participants to learn from their own experience with the trainer as a guide. Sessions based on experiential learning module, situations and problems are presented, discussed and analysed. , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan, NYKS, New Delhi & UNICEF
Change Agents Of The New Millennium-Module-III (721Kb ) The objective of the manual is to sensitise the participants and increase their understanding of the function of NYKS, NYKs and Youth clubs. To inform the participants and increase their knowledge with respect to i) the political-economic factors that influence development ii) the new and alternative development paradigm. To facilitate in preparing action plans that will help the participants in raising awareness and increasing understanding of developmental work among the people of their area. To assist the participants’ understanding of the importance of group work and the techniques of community and social mobilisation, communication and participation for developmental work. , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra, UNICEF, NYKS
Child Right Education (216kb ) The handbook gives a brief introduction to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and outlines MelJol’s efforts towards meeting its organisational goals. It further elaborates the four categories of rights and outlines the responsibilities of children in the environment and recommends action points for children. The lesson plans have been suggested to enable teachers to plan sessions for communicating the topics to the children. The handbook has the following content, a) Children Have Rights! b) MelJol’s Efforts. Section I is about Communication Rights and Responsibilities, a) Right to Survival b) Right to Protection c) Right to Development d) Right to Participation Section II has the Lesson Plans to Communicate Rights and Responsibilities a) Sugar and Spice and All Things Nice? b) Can and Able c) Don’t Hurt Me! d) A Home Somewhere e) No Place to Stay f) Busy All Day g) No Fighting/Destruction Please , developed by Meljol, Mumbai
Child To Child Resource Book II , Activity Sheets (2.77mb ) This resource package contains thirty-six Child-to-Child Activity Sheets grouped under eight headings. In the Child-to-Child approach, topics are selected are important for the health of children and communities; which can be well understood and are of interest to children and which children can act on. Contents of this package are as follows: a) The introductory sheet : How to use the Child –to-Child Activity sheets b) Child Growth and Development c) Nutrition d) Personal and Community Hygiene e) Safety f) Recognising and Helping the disabled g) Prevention and Disease h) Safe Life Styles I) Children in Difficult Circumstances j) Making our Own Activity Sheets. , developed by The Child-to-Child Trust, London
Children For Health (1.87Mb ) This is a book for those work with and for children. It is based on the belief that children not only to have better health but are also able to give better health to others. It contains health messages and supporting information in seven of the 12 sections. The contents for the twelve sections are as follows: a) Breastfeeding b) Coughs and Colds c) Child Growth d) Malaria e) Child Development f) AIDS g) Hygiene h) Safe Motherhood I) Diarrhoea j) Accidents k) Immunization l) Food for the Family. This resource book is for policy makers, curriculum planners, health education planners, teacher trainers, schools, clubs and youth groups and organisers of out-of -school groups , developed by The Child-to-Child Trust, London & UNICEF
Choose a Future! Issues & Options for Adolescent Girls (Hindi) (1.8MB ) , developed by The Centre for Development and Population Activities CEDPA
Choose A Future, Issues and Options for Adolescent Boys In India (2.66 MB ) The global Choose a Future! Training manual of CEDPA, has been adapted to the Indian context by individuals and organisations with a deep concern for girls, young women and boys. The contents of the manual are in sixteen modules, which are as follows: Module I : Self Aware Module 2 : Values Identification Module 3 : Gender Awareness Module 4 : Feelings: Where are they and What do I do? Module 5: Communication Skills Module 6: Interpersonal Relationships Module 7: Our Families Module 8: Community Module 9: The World of Work Module 10: Puberty Module 11: Reproduction Module 12: Health Module 13: Marriage, Partnership and Parenthood Module 14: Legal Rights Module 15: Environment Module 16: Taking off From Here Broadening Your Job Search Warm–up Activities. , developed by CEDPA, In Collaboration with UNFPA, UNESCO, Care India, Prerna, BGMS, SYPM, CINI, FPAI, NIPCCD
Communicating About STDs/AIDs (788Kb ) With this Training Manual, National AIDS, Control Organization (NACO) working to strengthen the capacity of NGOs to use scarce resources more effectively in the development of IEC materials. The training programs will provide a forum for NGOs to share their strategies and materials. This Manual has been designed for use over a 3-day training program whose agenda is : a) The first day is dedicated to communicating and clarifying basic facts on STDs/HlV/AIDS and sexuality. b) On the second day’ the theme is IEC Activities -- role and step-wise process. c) Adaptation and use of existing IEC materials is the focus of the third day. The Manual provides the trainer with comprehensive resource inputs for the training program. , developed by Xavier Institute Of Communications, Mumbai, NACO
Conflict Resolution Education (912kb ) A Guide to Implementing Programs in Schools, Youth-Serving Organization and Community and Juvenile Justice Settings was developed for educators, juvenile justice practioners, and others in youth-serving organizations to heighten awareness of conflict resolution education and its potential to help settle disputes peacefully in a variety of settings. Conflict resolution education includes negotiation, mediation, and consensus decision making, which allows all parties involved to explore peaceful solutions to a conflict. When these problem-solving processes to conflict and strife become a way of life, young people begin to value getting along instead of getting even or getting their way. A joint project of the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Education, this Guide provides background information on conflict resolution education; an overview of four widely used, promising and effective approaches; and guidance on how to initiate and implement conflict resolution education programs in various settings. After the Introducing the Purposes of Conflict Resolution Education, the chapters of this guide are as follows: a) Chapter 1: Understanding Conflict Resolution b) Chapter 2: Process Curriculum Approach c) Chapter 3: Mediation Program Approach d) Chapter 4: Peaceable Classroom Approach e) Chapter 5: Peaceable School Approach f) Chapter 6: Juvenile Justice and Alternative Education Initiatives g) Chapter 7: Parent and Community Initiatives h) Chapter 8: Conflict Resolution Research and Evaluation i) Chapter 9: Developmentally Appropriate Practice j) Chapter10: Establishing Conflict Resolution Education Programs k) Appendices , developed by U.S. Departments of Justice & Education
Curriculum for AIDS Awareness in Schools (411 KB ) This manual aims at imparting education and creating awareness on HIV/AIDS and developing life skills among adolescents through schools. , developed by Centre for Integrated Development of Resource poor Areas & People (CIDRAP), Lucknow (A Project Supported by UNICEF & UPSACS)
F Facilitator's Folder (197 KB ) This is for use in pre-planning for the Training of Facilitators. This folder contains information material about the Workshop on Strengthening Participatory Attitudes in Communication and Development held in Kathmandu, Nepal, hosted by UNICEF’s ROSA Regional Office. It includes copies of materials adjusted for the purposes of this workshop, and materials adjusted as a result of learning experiences during the planning and the workshop itself; resource materials handed out to participants; additional resources and information on attempts to encourage the participants to reflect on their experiences within the workshop. The ROSA workshop report is also presented in the folder. , developed by The Adult Learner, A Neglected Species 1990, Gulf Publishing, Houston, UNICEF, ROSA
Facilitators Guideline For The Trainers (58.8Kb ) The refresher training of Trainers is divided into three modules:a) Youth and development;b) Youth and Family c) Youth and Management. Each of the modules is geared towards increasing participants understanding of the issue and raising their sensitivity and enhancing knowledge. The modules follow plan of learning, doing and planning actions. , developed by UNICEF , NYKS
Family Life Education (92kb ) Introduction of the concept of Family Life Education and Adolescent education as a student friendly sharing of knowledge, information and feelings related to human sexuality, environment and understanding of the body, mind and behaviour during adolescence. , developed by International Planned Parenthood Federation
Family Life Education ( Curriculum Education ) (1.49 MB ) The guide is meant to serve as a model and resource for teachers setting up family life education programs at the secondary level. It presents a specific ten session model for programs at the secondary level. It divides both the junior and senior high program into ten sections. Each section begins with a listing of the general objectives for that session and with a brief overview and explanation of the approach. The junior high program tends to focus more on the issue of self-esteem while the senior high program focuses more on problem-solving and decision-making. , developed by Network Publications, Santa Cruz, Family life education project; Santa Cruz
G Games And Exercises (1.34 MB ) Games and Exercises in Visualization in Participatory Programmes. , developed by A joint publication of the Communication Section, UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office, Nairobi, and the Organizational Learning and Development Section, Division of Human Resources, UNICEF New York. UNICEF-ESARO
General Frame Work Of Adolescence Education (93kb ) This package of Basic Education Materials seeks to introduce adolescent education in schools and to make it an integral part of the school curriculum. The package contains five parts and a small booklet introducing the package. Part I delineates the conceptual framework of adolescence education and contains the details of the scheme of contents with suggested modalites for their integration into the existing syllabi and textbooks of different subjects at various school stages and courses of pre-service and in-service teacher education. The package includes a) Introduction about adolescence, reproductive health needs of adolescents and the need for adolescent education b) Conceptualization of adolescent education, its general objectives c) Strategies and Methods of curriculum transaction, teaching methods and evaluation d) Scheme of content for adolescent education. , developed by National Population Education Project, Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi
Growing up in family (1673kb ) Growing up in Family is a training manual on Family life Education for Youth is a supporting document for trainers for imparting Family Life Education to the adolescents and Youth. , developed by Commonwealth Youth Programme, Commonwealth Secretariat: Asia Centre, Chandigarh
Guide to Sex and Sexuality (346 KB ) This guide is for sexual health trainers. It aims to introduce the audience to basic concepts of sex and sexuality and some of the societal forces which shape our overall sexual health. The guide is divided into the following four sections:a) S E C T I O N I: Becoming Sexually Aware b) S E C T I O N II: Our Bodies Our Selves c) S E C T I O N III: Sexual Behavior d) S E C T I O N IV: Sexuality in Social Context. , developed by The Naz Foundation (India) Trust, New Delhi
H Ham Janna Chahte Hain (2.1MB ) , developed by
Handbook for legislators on HIV / AIDS, Law and Human Rights (775kb ) The Handbook analyses each of the 12 International Guidelines on HIV/AIDS and Human Rights and gives best practice examples of their implementation, in terms of content/and/or process, at national and local and regional levels. , developed by UNAIDS & Inter Parliamentary Union
Handbook on AIDS Home Care (2.99 MB ) The aim of this handbook is to equip care providers with the information and skills they need to help families gain confidence about their own ability to provide safe, compassionate and helpful care to people with HIV infection or AIDS in their homes. Health care managers seeking to improve the home care of those with AIDS can also use this handbook. The handbook can be adapted to suit the specific conditions in their own country or area, and use it as a resource book for training health care workers. This handbook is an adaptation of AIDS Home Care Handbook produced by WHO, Geneva. , developed by World Health Organization, Regional Office for South East Asia, New Delhi INDIA, WHO, SEARO
Health Promotion in Our Schools (1.29 MB ) The book encompasses the concepts of health-promoting school and of comprehensive school health education and promotion and that of life skills. Health promotion involves all the health learning and health action which takes place in the school: The health services in a school; School policy and management practice in relation to health; The nutrition provided to school children; The hygiene and sanitation in the school; The teaching and learning that takes place in it: Actions to spread health from school to the community. This book focuses on all the six aspects and particularly on the the teaching and learning about health which takes place in class and out of it. It is for those who plan, organize and promote health in schools and who wish these schools to become health promoting. , developed by The Child-to-Child Trust in Association with UNICEF, The Child-to-Child Trust, London & UNICEF
HIV / AIDS Awareness and Family Life Education (1.76 MB ) This training manual is meant to serve as a practical resource guide primarily for street educators, who are engaged in increasing awareness of HIV/AIDS and Family Life Education among the street children/ adolescents. The aim of this training manual is to : Strengthen street educators’ professional skills in counselling street adolescents by assisting them to acquire knowledge, skill, and values which will prepare them for responsible adulthood. 2. Helping street children to understand their feelings and beliefs, and to cope with the physical, emotional, sexual and social changes which are part of the growing up process and thus improve their life style in order to lead healthy lives. 3. Guiding street children towards healthy safe sexuality and to ensure that they understand how to protect themselves against sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. , developed by Young Women's Christian Association of India , New Delhi
J JAGJAGI (Green) (547KB ) , developed by Bihar Shikhya Pariyojana Parishad, Mahila Samakhya, Patna
Jimmedari Poorna Yauvan Ki Aur (Hindi) (866KB ) , developed by University Campus, Almora and National Aids Control Organization NACO
L Learning For Life (1385kb ) The module has been prepared by the National AIDS Control Organisation, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, for teachers in collaboration with UNICEF as part of its program to implement AIDS education in the school system. The module will serve as a resource guide for teachers in imparting education about adolescence, HIV/AIDS and STIs to the students. The module aims to increase knowledge on adolescence, HIV/AIDS/STIs; to develop skills on self-assertion and to develop positive attitudes towards sexuality and those living with HIV/AIDS. , developed by NCERT, NACO, UNICEF & UNESCO
Life Skills Education - Planning For Research (287Kb ) This document describes the place of research in the process of life skills programme development, implementation and maintenance. For life skills education to be appropriate, to be effective and to continue to be relevant, research needs to be undertaken as an integral part of the whole process. , developed by World Health Organization, Geneva, WHO
Life Skills Education for Out of School Adolescents (953 KB ) The training modules for facilitators working with adolescents were developed following a rapid need assessment (RNA). Accordingly three major needs of adolescents, i.e. health, mental health and counselling and communication emerged. The modules are entirely activity oriented. There are games and exercises that the adolescents can participate in and enjoy the learning process. These modules are meant to help participants enhance their knowledge, skills and attitudes by looking within themselves (introspection and reflection) and delving into their experiences (experiential learning) to find out for themselves the areas where they have problems or need to improve. , developed by Consultants supported by WHO, IAWG supported project
Life Skills for Adolescent Girls Volume - I (2.42 MB ) The Institute of Health Management Pachod(IHMP) has developed a one-year course on the life skills for adolescent girls which aims at their holistic development, its broad objectives are a) to promote improvement in the social status of adolescent girls through the development of skills related to gender, legal literacy and team building; b) to promote improvement in the health status of adolescent girls through development of cognitive and practical skills in health and nutrition; c) to promote self-development and increase self-confidence and self-esteem through involvement in a community project and learning art and crafts. To fulfill these objectives it is learner oriented and exercises have been developed based on life experiences of rural adolescent girls. , developed by Institute of Health Management Pachod
Life Skills Principles in Formal and Nonformal Settings (166kb ) The general learning objective of the training manual is that participants will develop skills in : A. Self-awareness B. Creative thinking - critical thinking C. Communication- interpersonal skills D. Empathy E. Self-esteem-self-confidence F. Problem solving G. Decision-making H. Conflict resolution and coping with stress and emotions And apply these skills to the areas of girls’ education, prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS, polio eradication, female genital mutilation, nutrition, alternative income generating activities, for health-giving behaviour to enhance healthy individual and community development. , developed by
M Manual for Training Of Trainers In Aids Prevention Education (867 KB ) A training manual for key trainers prepared by the master trainers of AIDS Prevention Education Programme. This manual is intended for use by key trainers in training the nodal teachers of secondary schools. The purpose is to help the youth to understand sexuality, cope with pressure, develop assertive skills and assume responsible behaviour. In the context of HIV / AIDS - to instill the concept of healthy life-style, reinforcement of moral values and attitudes. , developed by MCGM Public Health Department and UNICEF
Manual On Applied Research (968Kb ) The manual developed by CYP: Asia Centre aims to present the most important facts relating to action research in a form that is readily understandable to both the youth worker working at grass-roots level and a lay reader. , developed by ASIA CENTRE, CHANDIGARH
Meljol Aflatoon Malika (Blue - Marathi) , Training Guideline Book (508KB ) The teacher’s manual designed to help teachers use the books effectively and creatively, making both teaching and learning a fun experience. Teachers do not find it a burden because of the methodology used, since it does not demand more time and efforts on the part of the teachers, which make the books more acceptable. , developed by Meljol , Mumbai
Meljol Aflatoon Mallika (Green - Marathi) (1.5MB ) These were first introduced in the Thane district in academic year 1999-2000. The response of the teachers, children and authorities in the district has been very positive. , developed by Meljol
Meljol Explorers Class-VI (Blue) (2.04 MB ) MelJol Aflatoon Series Books have illustrations and pictures on each page and include various activities like games, stories, songs and slogans to communicate value-based messages. The methodology of local folk songs, narratives used by MelJol is to enhance the programme effectively at the grassroots. The books are interactive and child friendly, and emphasize the concept of learning through doing. MelJol Aflatoon Series Books are based on the syllabi of the state educational board and have incorporated the essence of the eighty-three values supported by NCERT. Through these books MelJol has operationalised these values and related it to the day to day realities. In addition MelJol has related value education to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child 1990, within the rural context. , developed by MelJol, Mumbai
Meljol Explorers Std VII(Red) (1.22 MB ) , developed by Allied Publishers Limited
Meljol Explorers Std VIII (Green) (1.00 MB ) , developed by Allied Publishers Limited
My Future is My Choice (Yellow) (434 KB ) My Future Is My Choice (MFMC) was developed by the Ministry of Basic Education and Culture and the Ministry of Youth and Sports in partnership with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. My Future Is My Choice is a 10 session programme which aims to give young people the information and life skills they need to make decision about their future. My Future Is My Choice aims to : * provide young people with the skills to delay sexual intercourse. * prevent young people from becoming infected with HIV and dying from AIDS * provide young people with facts about sexual health, pregnancy, STDs and HIV/AIDS * improve the communication between boys and girls, between friends, between young people, their parents and their community. * improve the decision making skills of young people * provide young people with the skills they require so that they can make informed decision about their sexual health * provide young people with the information and skills required to face peer pressure around the use of non-prescription drug and alcohol , developed by The Youth & Health Development Programme, Govt. of the Republic of Namibia & UNICEF
My Future is My Choice - Participants Work Book (White) (303 KB ) This workbook has been developed for the participants of the GRN-UNICEF Programme of Cooperation extra curricular, “My Future is My Choice (MFMC) life skill training programme for HIV prevention end risk behaviour reduction. , developed by The Youth Health and Development Programme, Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF
N Neeli Kitab (Hindi) (386KB ) This booklet developed by TARSHI, you will find information about different aspects of sexuality and relationships for adolescents in the age group of fifteen plus. , developed by TARSHI
P Package Of Basic Materials: Adolescence education in School (93kb ) The package of Basic Education Materials seeks to introduce adolescent education in schools and to make it an integral part of the school curriculum. It contains five parts and a small booklet introducing the package. This package may be used by curriculum framers, textbook writers and other material developers, teacher educators, master trainers, teachers, students and parents. It may also be useful for policy framers, opinion leaders, all categories of educational functionaries of different levels, personnel managing related programmes implemented by governmental as well as non-governmental organizations (NG0s) and all other persons who have interest in this area This introductory booklet looks at a) Adolescent Profile in India, identifying their needs and requirements in India. b) Training design containing a specific training design which may be meaningfully used in training or orientation programmes in adolescence education to be organized for teacher educators and teachers who would teach this curricular area in classrooms as well as transact it through co-curricular activities. c) Pre and Post evaluation questionnaire, The training programme may begin by conducting a Pre-Test, and conclude with Post-test which is a sample tool consisting of Knowledge Test and Attitude Scale is given in the following pages. It may be suitably adapted or some other tool may be prepared. , developed by National Population Education Project, Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi
Pathya Pustak HIV / AIDS Ki Roktham (Hindi) (933KB ) , developed by CBCE Commission for Health
Planning for HIV / AIDS Communication (1.57 MB ) WHO's South-East Asia Regional Office in collaboration with the National AIDS Control Organization (NACO) of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, have developed 12 training modules on "Planning for HIV/ AIDS Communication." The modules have been developed for AIDS Programme Managers but can with appropriate modifications be used in training programmes for other categories of personnel involved in HIV/AIDS communication, both from government and non-government organizations. The modules were first pre-tested at a training workshop for AIDS Programme Managers in India and then modified and adapted for use in other countries of WHO's South-East Asia Region. , developed by World Health Organization, Regional Office for South East Asia, New Delhi, National AIDS Control Organization Ministry f Family and Health Welfare WHO & NACO
Population and Adolescence Education (1400kb ) A Training Package for resource persons and Secondary School Teachers is the basic training material on the basis of which training programmes for Master Trainers and secondary school teachers can be organised. The trained teachers will, in turn, create awareness and develop skills among secondary school students, both boys and girls. The focus is on issues of population, development, environment and reproductive health for a better quality of life of their own and at their future generations. , developed by Population & Development Cell, CBSE, New Delhi
Population Education In Vocational Training Programme (Part 2) (274kb ) Guidebook for Resource Persons. It contains Sessions and Activities for the Resource Persons. It contains Sessions and Activities for the Resource Persons for organizing and conducting a six days Induction Training Programme for Instructors of Industrial Training Institutes/Industrial Training Centres. Sessions of the Guidebook include Participants Introduction, Population Education under Vocational Training Program, Role and Tasks of Instructors in Population Education, Planning and Preparation for Practice, Training Program Evaluation etc. Apart from the Sessions, this section also contains Activities which have to be conducted practically everyday or at different points of time during the training e.g. Climate setting for training, Warm-ups, Recap, Pre and Post Tests of the three Units etc. , developed by PRERANA, Dir. Gen. of Employment & Training, Dept. of Family Welfare, Prerana & UNFPA
Population Education In Vocational Training Programme (Part 3 ) (750KB ) , developed by Dir. Gen. of Employment & Training , Deptt. of Family Welfare , PRERANA & UNFPA
Population Education in Vocational Training Programme (Part I ) (939 KB ) This manual is part of a training package, developed by The Directorate General of Employment & Training (DGE&T), Ministry of Labour along with UNFPA for instructors and trainees of ITIs on Population Education. The subjects on Population Education based on the recommendations of The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994, such as empowerment of women, awareness of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, etc. This manual has three modules. Part 1: Manual for Instructors - This Part contains the detailed course contents of Population Education to be taught by the Instructors as part of the Social Studies Paper to the trainees/students of the vocational training programme. , developed by Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labor, Government of india, Dir. Gen. of Employment & Training, Dept. of Family Welfare, Prerana & UNFPA
Positive Development (1.26mb ) This manual is developed by The Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS (GNP+). It has been written for people working in groups: support and self-help groups of and for people with HIV and AIDS, groups which also include families, friends and care givers; and groups that are educating, campaigning or lobbying for the rights of people with HIV. It is practical in focus. There are checklists, ‘hints and tips’ and group activities (on photo copiable pages), with step-by step instructions, explanations and ideas for further discussion. Many case studies from around the world are included, as examples of how some groups have put these ideas into practice. , developed by Global Network of People Living, Global Network of People Living with HIV & AIDS (GNP+) in collaboration with Health Link
R Reaching Out - A Training Module For Building Communication Skills Of Outreach Workers (1.61Mb ) This communication skill building manual has been developed to facilitate outreach workers to enhance their communication skills. The manual has been developed by those with on-the-ground experience for use by regional trainers. The manual is one of the key training tools developed by the project. It is designed as a six-day training programme in interpersonal communication skills. Each day is divided into four sessions of approximately two hours each. Each session consists of one or more exercises. , developed by Xavier Institute Of Communication, Mumbai , NACO
Reproductive Health Education and Training (1480kb ) To educate the adolescents, NGO workers and industrial workers in Family Life and Reproductive Health an attempt has been made to develop a Manual for the Trainers and Peer Educators. The manual covers five broad areas of Family Dynamics; Communication & Counselling; Adolescence; Basic Preventive Health and Reproductive & Child Health. Facilitators Guide has been added to help the trainers to select and design their training contents and methodology. The manual has been written to make it trainer oriented and user friendly. Each module has been broken into multiple sessions, with instructional guidelines, work sheets/exercises and facilitators handout. The guidelines also suggest choice of subject, and training technique suitable for specific type of audience/trainees. The training methodology is highly participatory and informal. The objective of each session and the method to evaluate them have been defined. , developed by Parivar Seva Sanstha, New Delhi
S Sakaar Honge Sapne (Hindi), Family Life Education Traning Guideline (1.68MB ) , developed by UNICEF Lucknow, Samashti
School Health Education to Prevent AIDS / STD (Student's Activities) (866 KB ) Students’ activities include fifty-three student activities that meet a wide range of objectives for teaching an HIV/AIDS/STI programme. These include Unit 1 : Basic Knowledge on HIV/AIDS/STIs, Activities 1-19. Unit 2: Responsible Behaviour: Delaying Sex, Activities 1-7. Unit 3: Responsible Behaviour: Protected Sex, Activities 1-9. Unit 4: Care and Support : Activities 1-9. , developed by World Health Organization & UNESCO
School Health Education to Prevent AIDS / STD (Teacher's Guide) (844 KB ) Teachers’ guide contains specific instruction on how to teach each activity, and background information for teaching a programme on HIV/AIDS/STI. This guide has been developed to help the teacher prepare and teach a programme on AIDS. , developed by World Health Organization & UNESCO
School Health Education to Prevent AIDS and STD (Handbook for Curriculum Planners) (444kb ) This resource package has been compiled to assist curriculum planners to design HIV/AIDS/ STI education programmes for their own school systems, for students aged between 12 and 16. This package uses two publications by WHO, UNESCO and UNICEF as primary sources. The first part includes Handbook for curriculum planners, which outlines the main steps in curriculum planning, and includes a series of appendices, mostly evaluation instruments. , developed by WHO,UNESCO
Skills For Action (2.07mb ) Lions-Quest Skills for Action is an innovative and flexible curriculum for grades 9-12 that moves beyond the classroom to build essential life and citizenship skills through school-based service-learning. This module offers students the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills to make positive contributions at home, at school, in the community and in the workplace. Students learn to communicate effectively, analyze and solve problems, set and achieve goals, work successfully as part of a team and resolve conflicts peacefully. , developed by Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 1 (684kb ) The Lions Quest Skills for Adolescence program is a series of 95 sequential, skill-building sessions for grades 6-8, that can be adapted to a variety of settings and formats, including mini-courses, semester courses and courses spanning one, two and three years. The 45 minute sessions are arranged in seven units, each with its own distinct theme. These are 1) Entering the Teen Years The Challenge Ahead 2) Building Self –confidence Through Better Communication 3) Building Self confidence Through Better Communication 4) Friends: Improving Peer Relationships 5) Strenthening Family Relationships 6) Developing Critical-Thinking Skills for Decision Making 7) Setting Goals for Healthy Living. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 2 (784kb ) Classroom Climate Strategies is designed specifically for setting where the skills for Adolescence program is being used over a period of two or three years. The goal is to strengthen skills that students have already learned and reinforce the importance of developing a classroom atmosphere of openness, support and sharing of ideas. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 3 (1010kb ) Entering The Teen Years: The Challenge Ahead, the objective of this section is to learn skills that are needed to create a supportive learning environment, to become aware of, identify and explore the normal changes that occur during adolescence, to become motivated to accept resposibility for healthy living, to identify and examine key skills for healthy growth and development. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 4 (630kb ) Building Self confidence Through Better Communication, includes sessions which help build individual self-confidence by learning more about oneself and others. To learn and practice effective listening, responding and validation skills. To develop a sense of responsibility and cooperation within a group. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 5 (697kb ) The Goals of Learning About Emotions : Developing Competence in Self-assessment and Self-discipline, the goals of this section are a) to understand that young adolescents experience a wide range of common feelings and that these feelings are normal b) to explore appropriate ways to communicate feelings c) to examine the range of emotions and learn positive responses to outside influences d) to learn how to perceive troubling emotions such as anger and frustration as positive challenges e) to learn how positive emotions promote good feelings about oneself and others. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 6 (872kb ) Friends : Improving Peer Relationships, the goals of Unit 4 are a) to learn ways of building healthy friendships, b) to be aware of and learn to respond appropriately to peer support and peer pressure c) to practice resisting negative peer pressure d) to learn to communicate effectively and handle conflict in relationships. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 7 (831kb ) The Goals of Unit five goals Strengthening Family Relationships, a) to enhance the students’ understanding of the role families play in nurturing and development; b) to examine how family relationships can affect the attitudes and behaviour of family members; c) to involve the students in improving communication and problem solving in their own families; d) to promote an understanding that there are many different types of family structures in our society and that families differ widely according to their culture and background; e) to learn ways in which family members can enjoy each others’ company; f) to encourage greater appreciation of the value of positive family experiences. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
Skills For Adolescence Vol 8 (1230kb ) The goals of Unit six, Developing Critical-thinking Skills for Decision Making, a) to understand the processes that Govern decision making, b) to examine choices and consequences related to decisions as part of a decision-making process, c) to learn critical-thinking skills as a way of reducing susceptibility to false or misleading information, d) to ask questions and apply critical thinking to information about alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs, e) To practice ways of saying ”NO” to pressures and influences related alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and other drugs, f) to develop a plan for accepting personal responsibility for decisions related to health and pressures to use chemical substances. , developed by Lions Club International & Quest International
STI Education : Teacher's Training Kit -- WHO (260 KB ) This publication, is meant for secondary and further education teachers who work with young people. It is a response to a growing need for accurate information on STI, aimed at young people, as a first step towards STI prevention. The purpose of this publication is to inform teachers about STI and their consequences for the health of young people. It contains key information on STI, as well as suggestions for teaching STI education. It aims to improve the capacity of teachers to provide accurate and appropriate information on STI. , developed by World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Western Pacific, WHO
Students' Activities (370kb ) This package of Basic Education Materials seeks to introduce adolescent education in schools and to make it an integral part of the school curriculum. The package contains five parts and a small booklet introducing the package. Part IV of the Package, therefore, aims at initiating the teaching learning process in adolescence education in schools without waiting for these to be formally integrated in syllabi and textbooks. Nine Students’ Activities have been incorporated in this Part, and these activities have been selected and designed by taking into consideration the need to strike a balance between what is desirable and what is practical. These may be organised in both classroom and out-of-classroom situations with basic minimum infrastructural facilities. An attempt has been made in the following pages to delineate various aspects of the process of conducting each activity. The activities included in this Part are : 1. Question Box 2. Group Discussion 3. Value Clarification 4. Role Play 5. Case Study 6. Debate 7. Painting/Poster Competition 8. Essay Competition 9. Quiz contest These activities on adolescence education are expected to attain the following objectives : (i) To make learners aware about adolescent reproductive health during the process of growing up, HIV/AIDS, and drug abuse; (ii) To remove myths and misconceptions regarding various developments during adolescence; (iii) To develop skills among them to assert themselves in and\or avoid risky situations including the skill to resist drug abuse; and (iv) To develop a healthy and positive attitude among them towards reproductive health related issues, HIV/AIDS and drug abuse, and respect for the opposite sex. , developed by National Population Education Project, Department of Education in Social Sciences & Humanities, NCERT, New Delhi
T Talking About AIDS In Schools (170kb ) This advocacy workshop design as been developed to initiate a process in New Delhi schools, by which preventive education on AIDS/STD for adolescents will have acceptance and the full support of school principals, administrators, teachers and parents of secondary school students. a) Module I – Talking About HIV/AIDS b) Module 2 – Targeting Adolescent Boys and Girls c) Module 3 - Understanding Adolescence d) Module 4 – Developing Methodologies , developed by UNESCO; ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
Teacher's Curriculum For Drug Prevention (372kb ) The lessons of this book are designed to provide teachers of special education with outlines of lessons that give their students information about drugs and that help them develop skills which will enable them to avoid drug use and addiction. The book is divided into an opening lesson, and then four parts: Opening Lesson: Time Capsule – this lesson gives special education students a sense of how much they change over the course of a year. Part I: Self Awareness – lessons designed to raise self esteem and to enable students to set reasonable goals that they will be able to achieve. Part II: Decision-making and Problem-solving – lessons teach decision-making, with these lessons students will be less likely to turn to drugs to escape their problems. Part III: Assertive Communication and Stress Management - lessons show ways to express themselves respectfully but forcefully, and to reduce stress through specific activities. Part IV : Knowledge about Drugs – This section includes a Jeopardy –type game as well as several science experiments. Provides accurate information about drugs as well as effects of using them. , developed by Department of Health Studies, New York University & Associates
The Blue Book - 15+ years (489Kb ) , developed by TARSHI
The development and dissemination of life skills education : An Overview (159Kb ) Training Workshops for the Development and Implementation of Life Skills Programmes (distributed separately) is a set of descriptions of training workshops to assist agencies wishing to embark on the process of life skills programme development. The workshops provide the outline of an interactive approach to training, covering the initial training needs of policy makers, training of trainers, programme developers, parents and community members. , developed by Health Promotion Unit, UNICEF, New York, WHO
The Red Book for 10-14 years (Hindi) (392KB ) , developed by TARSHI
The Red Book-for 10-14 years (419Kb ) This booklet developed by TARSHI, you will find information about different aspects of sexuality and relationships for adolescents in the age group of ten to fourteen years of age. , developed by TARSHI
The Reproductive Health Approach (95kb ) This guide is for sexual health trainers. It aims to introduce the audience to basic concepts of sex and sexuality and some of the societal forces which shape our overall sexual health. The guide is divided into the following four sections:a) S E C T I O N I: Becoming Sexually Aware b) S E C T I O N II: Our Bodies Our Selves c) S E C T I O N III: Sexual Behavior d) S E C T I O N IV: Sexuality in Social Context. , developed by Geeta Sethi & Marion Carter, The Population Council, New Delhi
The Surprising Years (1.76 MB ) A book for Parents developed by Lions Clubs International and Quest International. This book shares some of the joys of the early adolescent years – and the struggles. , developed by Lions Clubs International and Quest International
Training Childcare Functionaries (149kb ) , developed by Committed Communities Development Trust, Committed Communities Development Trust, Mumbai and Project Concern International, New Delhi
Training Manual - Adolescent Girls Initiative (1.6Mb ) , developed by Department of Preventive & Social Medicine, Seth GS College, Department of Public Health, Brihanmumbai Mahanagarpalica
Training Module 1 - Youth And Development (183kb ) , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , NYKS
Training Module 3 - Youth And Management (175kb ) , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan , NYKS
Training module on the sentinel surveillance of hiv infection (383 KB ) This Module describes the tasks to be performed to conduct HIV surveillance, particularly sentinel surveillance in sentinel groups and at sentinel sites. , developed by National AIDS Control Organization ( NACO ), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, NACO
Training workshop for the development and implementation of lifeskills programmes (375kb ) These workshop materials and trainer’s guide form pan three of a set of materials to guide the development and implementation of life skills education programmes in schools. They should be used in conjunction with the first two parts, which are presented separately: Parts 1 & 2, Life Skills Education in Schools: Introduction and Guidelines to Facilitate the Development and Implementation of Life Skills Programmes (MNH/PSF/93.7A). This third part is primarily for the use of those who will be involved in the promotion of life skills education, the development of life skills programme materials and the training of life skills trainers. , developed by World Health Organization, Division of Mental Health, WHO, Geneva
U Understanding and living with AIDS (1.55Mb ) The booklet is meant for use by health and health-related workers and all those involved and interested in understanding AIDS and helping people to live with AIDS in the community. , developed by World Health Organization (WHO, SEARO )
UNESCO Project on Life Skills in Non-Formal Education (121 KB ) In this booklet field visits to various NGOs are briefly summarized to develop a profile of centres and educators who will be appropriate channels for establishing life skills education. , developed by Remedia Trust, New Delhi, REMEDIA Trust
Unesco Project On Life Skills in Non-Formal Education - Project Report (291 KB ) This report of the project of Life Skills and HIV/AIDS Preventive Education in Non-Formal Education, which was sponsored and funded by UNESCO, New Delhi. The report also contains profiles of some NGOs working in the area of non-formal education.These profiles are given in a booklet, which gives detailed information about how these NGOs function. This will help funding bodies decide which NGOs can take up pilot studies in Life Skills. , developed by Remedia Trust, New Delhi, REMEDIA Trust
Unmasking AIDS (1.80mb ) Unmasking AIDS is a resource for training and group work. It is made up of a 43-minute video and this 60-page guide. This guide provides suggestions on using the video within the context of HIV education work with groups. It provides a synopsis of the video together with questions for discussion and activities. Many people have little experience of participatory group methods or the use of drama in their own education, training and work. They often have not had the opportunity to see them in action. Unmasking AIDS aims to demonstrate that these approaches are both helpful and feasible for use in HIV and sexuality education, and can usefully complement other educational approaches and activities. , developed by AIDS Prevention Unit International Planned Parenthood Federation, IPPF, London
V Vidhyalayon Mein AIDS Shiksha (Hindi), Training Package (641KB ) , developed by UNICEF, State Education Research and Training Commission, Bihar
Visualization in Participatory Programmes (3.21 MB ) A workbook for facilitators and trainers involved in participatory group events. It is directed toward everyone who wants to improve the traditional style of group events. VIPP means "Visualization in Participatory Programmes", a people centered approach to planning, training and other group events. It combines techniques of visualization with methods for interactive learning. , developed by UNICEF, Bangladesh
W Why is Sashi needed (464kb ) The manual speaks of collection of information or data relating to treatment seeking behaviour, STDs and other aspects of sexual health including prevalence, treatment and treatment seeking for STDs, which can help to highlight alternative strategies for improving sexual health. , developed by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan