1. What is a Peer Educator

2. A “Peer” is someone with whom you have something
in common.
A Peer Educator is a person who gives information, but
not advice, usually to a group of people, but sometimes
in a one on one  communication.

3. Qualities of a Successful Peer Educator.
Leadership
Effective in bringing a group or individuals together
to accomplish a task and in getting ideas accepted.
Communication
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety
of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages
the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Building Trust
Interacting with others in a way that gives them (others)
confidence in the Peer Educators intensions and those
(Intensions) of the organisation.

4. Gaining commitment
Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain
acceptance of ideas or plans of the Peer Education Programme; modifying one’s own behaviour to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved.
Developing awareness
Raise awareness and educate others concerning HIV/AIDS
and to influence their attitudes and behaviour.
Integrity
Maintaining and promoting social , ethical and organisational
norms in conducting internal and external activities.

5. Adaptability
Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in the
work environment; adjusting effectively to work constraints
and performing Peer Education work additional to normal duties.
Innovation
Generating innovative solutions in the Peer Education
programme; trying different and novel ways to deal with work
problems and opportunities.
Self-confidence
Expressing confidence in dealing with increasingly challenging
circumstances, in reaching decisions or forming opinions, and
in handling failures constructively.

6. Interpersonal Understanding
The ability to hear accurately and understanding the unspoken
or partly expressed thoughts, feelings. And concerns of others.
Continuous learning
Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating
and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly
gained knowledge and skills in the Peer Education
programme and learning through application.
Change Agent
Practice what you preach or setting an example in relation to
behavioural life style changes.  

7. Duties of Peer Educators.
Increase employee knowledge and awareness about HIV/AIDS
Reduce the risk and vulnerability of employees
to the virus.
Try to achieve changes in sexual behaviours of
employees who expose themselves to risks of HIV.
Eliminate the stigma attached to being infected with
HIV/AIDS.

8. Duties of Peer Educators
Encourage employee involvement in community
activities against HIV/AIDS.
To prolong the dignified and productive life of
employees through effective treatment  Care and
Support.
To reduce the business impact of the epidemic
through risk elimination initiatives
To encourage employees to know their status.

9. Activities
Involvement in special events like ( WAD, Condom Week, Red Ribbon Month, Candle Light Memorial etc)
Involvement in Educational programmes- Drama, posters, videos, and handout etc.
Involvement in campaigns  - VCT, Elimination of Stigma, TB Month campaigns.
Outreach to  - Churches, schools, Hostels , Orphanages, Hospices , Non Governmental Organisation’s, Faith Based Organisation’s and Community Based Organisation’s.

10. Accepted Behaviours of PGE’s
Caring and Supportive
Non- Judgemental
Willing to give their personal time to educate and support
employees
Accepted and respected  by colleagues
Respect and understand the importance of Confidentiality
regarding people’s status.
Change Agent.

11. Accepted Behaviours of PGE’s
Open Minded
Informative
Responsible
Non- Judgemental
Committed
Empathetic
Genuine  and Punctual

12. “Our vision is to give hope to a hopeless world”
Thank you
“Our vision is to give hope to a hopeless world”