| TCE - A Systematic Approach |
TCE works - A systematic approachTCE defines a geographical area of 100.000 people as a TCE Area, which is organized in a three year campaign so that each and every person systematically gets knowledge and readiness to take control of the virus: they are constantly taught to understand what is HIV/AIDS, what it means to face HIV/AIDS, how to be able to defend themselves in a number of practical ways, how to act individually as well as together against the scourge, and how to join in an all out comprehensive battle to get HIV/AIDS under total control.Total Control of the Epidemic is a systematic approach to behavior change, with the aim of reaching every single person in the areas with information, education, counseling and mobilization to take control of HIV/AIDS. Equipped with a map, a household register, an individual assessment tool, communication and counseling skills, the Field Officer walks through his field of 2.000 people day after day, knocking on doors, visiting schools and workplaces. Talking, listening, answering questions, facilitating decisions about safe sexual behavior, mobilizing people to become volunteers, training peer educators, and setting up income generating activities. Passionates - volunteers from the areas - join the TCE Field Officers in their activities and continue fighting AIDS in their communities after the TCE program has been completed. They are crucial for the long term effect of the program. With its systematic approach, TCE reinforces the links between the people and the existing health services. TCE aligns itself with many other efforts, among others, those of the National AIDS Councils. TCE aims at achieving national coverage in country by country - an ambitious, but necessary goal to have in the fight against AIDS. TCE Statistics, 2000-2009 - 103 areas
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