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This Review was undertaken by the Networks of Ministry of Education
HIV&AIDS Focal Point from countries in sub-Saharan Africa
participating in the Accelerate Initiative, together with
stakeholder and partner representatives. The education sector has
become increasingly recognized as playing a key 'external' role in
prevention and in reducing stigma, and an important 'internal' role
in providing access to care, treatment and support for teachers and
staff, a group that in many countries represents more than 60% of
the public sector workforce. In 2002, the Joint United Nations
Programme on HIV&AIDS (UNAIDS) Inter-Agency Task Team (IATT) on
Education established the 'Accelerate Initiative Working Group' to
support countries in sub-Saharan Africa as they 'accelerate their
education sector responses to HIV&AIDS' through the
establishment of programs with strong local ownership, capable of
accessing suitable funding and implementation at all levels of the
education sector. The Networks of Ministry of Education
HIV&AIDS Focal Points, established through the Initiative under
the auspices of the Africa Union Regional Economic Communities,
have rapidly taken ownership of the Accelerate Initiative. This
Review explores the experiences of education sectors across
sub-Saharan Africa as they accelerate their response to
HIV&AIDS within the Accelerate Initiative. It demonstrates that
leadership by Ministries of Education has been crucial in
mobilizing activities, and that full participation of all
stakeholders is needed for effective implementation. Since 2002: 37
countries have participated; 4 Networks have been established;
1,350 education staff members and 76 development partners have
participated in 120 training days; 75% of participating countries
are now accessing funds through their National AIDS Committees; 76%
have an HIV&AIDS education sector strategy and plan; 91% train
teachers to protect themselves; all countries are now implementing
HIV prevention education; 74% are training teachers in the life
skills approach; and 71% provide free education for orphans and
vulnerable children.
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