Dear ,
We have a few exciting updates for you this month! Scroll down to read about this quarter's news, learning events and resources.
In a nutshell
What's new(s)
- SSLN Phase II countries: who we are inviting to join the Network
- New SSLN faces: these people might reach out to you soon + a vacancy we need to fill!
- PSAT Lite: a tool for countries that already completed some PSATs
- International AIDS Conference: some of our champions to look out for at IAS 2022
Q2 2022 learning events
- Webinar: Scaling up HIV Prevention Programmes for & with Young Key Populations
- Webinar: Adolescent Girls & Young Women Prevention Self-Assessment Tool (PSAT)
- Link & Learn: Zimbabwe & Kenya’s Key Populations’ Technical Support Unit (TSU) models
- Mozambique > Kenya learning visit: Technical Support Unit (TSU)
Multi-media corner
- SSLN virtual tour: Kenya's Young Key Populations Programme (15:17 min.)
- The Learning Collaborative: An AIDS-free Generation in Malawi (2:54 min.)
Spotlight: Champion(s) of Champions NEW!
- Special recognition: This month, we want to celebrate...
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As part of the SSLN Phase II, the following countries (in dark blue) are being invited to participate:
- Botswana
- Côte d'Ivoire
- eSwatini
- Republic of Congo
- South Sudan
We look forward to enriching our regional engagement through them!
Meet some of the new faces in our SSLN team
From left to right: Tsholofelo Ramosime, Travel & Workshop Coordinator | Lamek Nyabuga, Associate - East Africa | Missie Oindo, Regional Lead - East Africa | Lucy Maikweki, Technical Advisor - HIV Prevention
Genesis Analytics and the SSLN are currently hiring for an associate role in Côte d'Ivoire / West Africa
Please click here for the role description and share it with your network >>
PSAT Lite: What progress have you made since your first PSAT completion?
Following the development of the PSATs, an abridged version, the PSAT Lite, has been developed as a rapid assessment tool for countries to monitor their progress toward comprehensive HIV prevention programming within each HIV prevention pillar. The PSAT lite follows the same objectives, structure and approach as the PSAT.
Like the PSATs, it is envisioned to be completed by Country Champions and validated by a TWG, but only takes 2-3 hours to complete!
The use of the PSAT lite tool is that countries can now benchmark and track their progress from the PSAT without it being an onerous or time-consuming exercise.
Are you interested in completing the PSAT Lite?
SSLN offers facilitation for PSAT lite completion. Please contact your country engagement lead for any questions related to undertaking the PSAT lite.
The SSLN at the International AIDS Conference in this week
We are excited to co-host a satellite session on Sunday, 31 July!
For more info on the event, read more on the right >>
For those who are able to attend in person, we look forward to meeting up with you and for you to catch up with one another! Reach out to me on WhatsApp +27 82 045 1833 during the Conference.
Missed the past quarter's learning events? Here they are again
Scaling up HIV Prevention Programmes for & with Young Key Populations
Zimbabwe & Kenya’s Key Populations’ Technical Support Unit (TSU) models
Learning Visit: Mozambique learns about Kenya's Techincal Support Unit (TSU)
Following a Link & Learn in June on Technical Support Units (TSUs) presented by Kenya and Zimbabwe, Mozambique champions got the opportunity to see the work of Kenya's TSU through its Key Population programmes.
Thank you to the host country, Kenya, and the organising team! We'll share a visit report soon.
What would your country like to receive mentoring on? Let us know and we will link you up!
WATCH: Videos to inspire programmes for young people
Developed by the SSLN and our Kenya Champions, here is their Virtual Tour on Kenya's Young Key Populations Prevention Programme. Well done, Kenya!
Developed by UNICEF and shared by the Learning Collaborative: adolescent girls & young women, here is some inspiration from Malawi: an AIDS-free generation
Spotlight! Our Champion(s) of Champions...
This month we want to celebrate two of our champions, Mary Mugambi (Kenya NASCOP) and Marineus Mutongore (Tanzania Key & Vulnerable Populations Forum)
They are recognised for their contributions to SSLN and will be representing their pillars at the International AIDS Conference 2022. Thank you for your commitment to the Learning Network, Mary and Marineus!
Marineus Mutongore, Tanzania
Mary Mugambi, Kenya
Each quarter, we will acknowledge Champions that are dedicated and show exemplary participation in SSLN. YOU could be the next Champion of Champions!
A final request: Please send your portrait photo + WhatsApp number
To feature you in a newsletter or quote you in a presentation, we want to be able to add a photograph. With in-person meetings, it is easier to reach each other through WhatsApp.
Please reply to this email & attach a photo of yourself + your WhatsApp number (if you want). Thank you in advance!
Thank you for your commitment and contribution to making the SSLN such a success. Speak soon.
Best wishes,
Kerry Mangold Programme Director, SSLN Genesis Analytics
