Academy for Educational Development

The purpose of the Enhancing Behavioral Change Communication in Border and High Transit Sites (CB/HTS) of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS) is to strengthen the enabling environment in which women, men and young people most vulnerable to HIV infection in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland (BLNS) can reduce their HIV-related risk behavior. The project intends to focus on High Transmission Areas (HTAs), in particular, Cross Border and High Transit Sites (CBS & HTS). AED is focusing primarily on behavior change efforts to address youth-centered, gender sensitive behavior change communication interventions established or enhanced in the selected CBS/HTS; ensure competencies, systems, and equipment are increased within BLNS national AIDS programs and selected CBS/HTS and improve capability for advocacy and service delivery for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Behavior change strategies include strong policy, capacity building and monitoring and evaluation components.