Books, Love and Hop-On Taxi's

Books...
SAfAIDS, for those who do not know, has published many a book in its’ 20 years of information excellence. Relationships feature a lot in our publications - when they work they keep us safe, when they don't it results in so many problems; intergenerational relationships, gender based violence, domestic violence, STIs, unsafe abortions, early pregnancy, child marriage and more!

In an effort to tackle this issue head-on, SAfAIDS teamed up with Awareness Publishers in South Africa to update and localize an exciting set of eight books supporting and informing young people, and their circle of care, on the complicated issues of relationships.

Love...

We took it to the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) this year and let young people have a look and a read. There was a LOT of interest! 
Scroll down and see what they said...
(pictures courtesy of the SAfAIDS Facebook page- not necessarily matching the voices)

Ebenezer from Marlborough High School

“Sexual abuse really affects a larger percentage of children and really a big job has to be done to help because l found out that most of them lose self esteem and isolate themselves from others and probably with the thought that everyone will treat them in the same harsh way. Book 7 Called Breaking The Silence can really help!”

Zaviyana from Highlands Primary School

“Peer pressure is the power that people around you have to make you change the way you do things. Teenagers mostly feel the need to fit in so that is the reason why they accept to peer pressure. It is not only when you tell someone that they feel peer pressure but they can also show it to you by the way you act. This has now changed my life in so many ways. I liked Book 1. By the time l reach high school l will know what to do in case of peer pressure.”

Belinda from Tafara Primary School

“This book (Book 8 called Family Communication) is so good because l learnt a lot; Children should not blame their parents. You should not trust your friend more than your parents.”

Marshal, Glen Norah I High School

“The book (Book 3 titled Growing Confidence) is professionally written and also helps to boost confidence in a person. Another vital point to boost confidence is to believe in one’s self.”

This book set is currently part of SAfAIDS Young For Real outreach programme operating through our community partners in Manicaland, Masvingo and Matabeleland, as well as in Harare and Epworth.

If you are interested in this book set, get in touch with us!

Hope-on Taxi's...

A really thrilling development is our hop-on taxi programme that has turned issues and stories from this book series into fun radio skits.

Jump on a SAfAIDS FreshCom branded taxi going along the following routes; Masvingo/Chivi, Mutare/Redwing, Inyathi/Bulawayo, or even Epworth/Harare CBD and you could listen to a local drama on staying safe at no extra cost! More value for your dollar ;D

Our Communication and Media Team here at SAfAIDS is also working on adapting the series for local radio stations (ensuring that localized issues get discussed). So stay tuned to your local radio station for more…