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Conference 2005: "... and one can dare to hope and dare to remember"

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aidsfocus.ch Conference April 12, 2005 "... and one can dare to hope and dare to remember". Memory Work: Coping Strategies in the Face of AIDS

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

1. Annet Biryetega

National Coordinator of the National Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS (NACWOLA), Uganda

The Memory Project in Uganda

Experience of the National Coalition of Women living with HIV/AIDS (NACWOLA)

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

The Memory Project in Uganda.pdf — (84 kB)

The Memory Project in Uganda. Experiences of NACWOLA

Power Point Presentation

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

The Memory Project in Uganda. Experiences of NACWOLA.ppt — (34 kB)

2. Jonathan Morgan

Psychologist, coordinator of the 10MMP, former Director of the Memory Work Project, Capetown University, Coordinator of the 10MMP, South Africa

The Ten Million Memory Project and Memory Work

Memory books, memory boxes, hero books, body map

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

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Memory Work – Preparation for death? Legacies for orphans? Fighting for life?

Concepts and experiences in various setting

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

Memory Work – Preparation for death Legacies for orphans Fighting for life.pdf — (89 kB)

3. Noreen Huni

Executive Director of the Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative For Children Affected by HIV/AIDS (REPSSI), Zimbabwe

Enhancing psychosocial support of children affected by HIV/AIDS

A special focus on memory work

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

Enhancing psychosocial support of children affected by HIVAIDS.pdf — (196 kB)

4. Conference report

Conference Report

English version

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

Conference Report.pdf — (55 kB)

Tagungsbericht

Deutsche Version

The conference focused on memory work as an approach of psychosocial support of children and adults affected by HIV/AIDS.

Annet Biryetega (Uganda), Jonathan Morgan (South Africa) and Noreen Huni (Zimbabwe) shared their rich experiences of working with people living with HIV/AIDS.

Memory Work may take many forms, “it’s the space to share, not the method”.

Working groups discussed options of integration of memory work in programmes of development cooperation to support ongoing efforts, e.g. to support ARV-treatment.

Many participants expressed their committment to share the information and to promote memory work within their respective field of work.

Tagungsbericht.pdf — (59 kB)

Evaluation

Based on the feedback by the participants

Evaluation.doc — (43 kB)