The Basics: I use inclusive dialogue methodology to address ethnic diversity, xenophobia, and HIV-related stigma and discrimination, facilitating discussions with youth groups and adult community members. As a trained STEPS facilitator, I also use documentary films to engage diverse and marginalized populations in dialogue on sexual health and HIV and AIDS.

Locations: Maun, Botswana; Ghanzi, Botswana

Funder: Southern Africa Regional Environmental Program via HIV/AIDS Component

Implementing Partners: Teen Club Maun, Centre for Youth of Hope (CEYOHO), Bana ba Letsatsi

Timeframe: June 2012 – September 2015

Project Accomplishments:

• Through the Kagiso Project, 312 youth and adults were sensitized about tolerance, human rights, and the Namibian genocide through movie screening and dialogue.
• My project partners and I engaged 254 youth and adults in dialogue on xenophobia, sexual health, and HIV and AIDS through small group STEPS film screening campaigns and tolerance workshops.