Empowering Visit

As part of the Community Program of AIDS 2004, we are planning to organise an amazing opportunity for delegates to be involved in the Empowering Visit - Study Tour Program.

Our aims are:

1. To provide an opportunity for delegates of the conference, to learn through the real experiences of the community, by visiting Thai Community Organisations.
2. To provide an opportunity for Thai Community Organisations to share experiences with, and learn from friends, working in similar fields in other countries.

Check back on this page after March 26, 2004 for the Second Announcement with more details of this fantastic program.

Contact Us: info@aids2004.org

- Overview of the Study Tour Program
- Issues/Organisations Covered in the Program
- Description of Timetable, Locations and Costs of the Empowering Visit
- Registration for the Empowering Visit Program

Study Tour Program
This exciting program will draw on the experience and expertise of Thai Community Organisations from three Regions of Thailand

• North
• North East
• Central including Bangkok

The program will provide delegates with the opportunity to maximize their visit and time in amazing Thailand. There will be the great opportunity to undertake valuable Study Tour visits, but also the opportunity to see and experience the world renowned Thai culture and hospitality while visiting interesting destinations.
The Empowering Visit programs will be run over a period of one – three days depending on the location of the visits. Some of the visits may occur during the conference, while others will occur once the conference has been completed.
The fee for each program involved will be dependent on the location of the visits. The fee will cover all costs including transport, accommodation and food. The fee cover cost only, no donation to the organisations, so we regret that it is not possible to offer any reductions in price.

Please note there are no scholarships available for the Empowering Visit Program.

The Community Organisations that have agreed to participate in the Empowering Visit Program cover the many diverse and interesting facets and issues of HIV/AIDS work in Thailand.

See below for more detailed information on Timetable, Locations and Costs of the Empowering Visit

Issues/Organisations Covered in the Program
The Community Organisations that have agreed to participate in the Empowering Visit Program cover the many diverse and interesting facets and issues of HIV/AIDS work in Thailand. You will have the opportunity to learn about how they work in Thailand on the following issues;

• PLWHA Network
• HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment
• PLWHA Roles in the Community
• Home and Community Based Care
• Providing a Community Based Shelter
• Reproductive Health/Sexual Health
• Working in Slum Communities
• Alternative Care
• Religion role in prevention, care and treatment
• Income Generating Projects for/by PLWHA
• HIV in the Workplace

and with the following communities:

• PLWHA
• Women
• Sex Workers
• Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Transgendered people
• Children
• Families
• Migrants
• Youth
• Injecting Drug Users

Description of Timetable, Locations and Costs of the Empowering Visit

Northern Thailand (PDF)

North Eastern Thailand (PDF)

Central Thailand including Bangkok (PDF)