Various booklets
Femina HIP produces a range of publications on different aspects of HIV/AIDS and healthy lifestyles in partnership with stakeholders including UNAIDS, Concern, TACAIDS and FHI/UJANA. Some of these are cultural adaptations of publications from the Soul City Institute for Health and Development in South Africa. This is one of the largest edutainment organizations and producers of media materials in Africa. The organization operates a capacity-building and networking programme. Femina HIP is one of 9 partner organizations in the southern and eastern African region taking part, and in collaboration with local partners, has adapted and tested several publications for a Tanzanian setting. The language is clear and easy to understand and a lot of photos and pictures are used.
These one-off publications aim to equip people with healthy lifestyle skills including breaking the silence surrounding HIV/AIDS, reducing stigma and "living positively." These are distributed strategically to organisations, local government, schools, Care & Treatment clinics and HIV testing centres across Tanzania to fill an acute gap in the provision of information materials.
The booklets include:
Chagua Maisha (Choose Life)
Femina HIP’s most recent booklet, Chagua Maisha, aims to help youth build life skills around understanding sexuality, gender, and relationships. The booklet helps youth learn to know themselves, understand their bodies and identify their goals. A Soul City adaptation, Chagua Maisha was printed in 2009 in 150,000 copies.
Watoto Bomba (Cool Kids)
Watoto Bomba is an informative and colourful resource book for children growing up in Tanzania. The main themes of the book are body changes, HIV/AIDS, bullying, disability and personal safety as they relate to children. The target audience is children aged 10-14 years old, gatekeepers (parents, families, guardians, and teachers) and communities in rural areas. Watoto Bomba is an adaptation of a Soul City publication. The booklet was printed in 2007 in 60,000 copies.
Yaliyopita Si Ndwele (Life Goes On - Living positively with HIV/AIDS in Tanzania)
This publication was first printed in 2005 but due to huge demand. It has been reprinted three times. It focuses on reducing stigma and discrimination around HIV/AIDS. It is comprised of testimonials from 26 Tanzanians who describe their experiences of being HIV/AIDS positive, their outlook on life and how they have managed to move on with their lives.
VVU na Ukimwi na Tiba (HIV, AIDS and Treatment)
The focus in this booklet is about medication, care and support. Antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, healthy living, nutrition, HIV prevention, physical body changes and legal aspects of HIV are included. The booklet has been distributed to public Care and Treatment clinics across Tanzania, and is a Soul City Adaptation. It was first printed in 2006 and then re-printed in 2008.
VVU na UKIMWI Huathiri Watoto Pia (HIV/AIDS Affects Children Too)
This booklet was first printed in 2006 and then re-printed at the end of 2008. This booklet targets parents, guardians and care takers of children who are infected and affected by HIV.
Kuishi Kwa Matumaini na Virusi Vya Ukimwi (Living Positively With HIV/AIDS)
This booklet primarily targets people living with HIV/AIDS and care takers. Content includes information about living positively with HIV/AIDS, real life stories, how to reveal your status if you are positive, tips for care takers and much more. The booklet is a Soul City adaptation.
Ukimwi Katika Jamii Yetu (Aids In Our Communities)
This booklet provides general information about HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. Articles cover how HIV/AIDS spreads, HIV/AIDS prevention, children living with HIV/AIDS, how to reduce stigma etc. This booklet is an adaptation from Soul City. It was first printed in 2004 and then re-printed in 2006.
National AIDS Policy (SERA)
SERA is a popular reader-friendly version of the Tanzanian Government’s National Aids Policy. Femina HIP, in partnership with TACAIDS and Concern, translated the policy in to a simple and easy to understand booklet full with pictures, drawings, colours, and fun. SERA was printed in 2003/04.
