PHA-Exch> Course 2009: Food and nutrition security in the context of HIV/AIDS

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Vern Weitzel vern.weitzel at gmail.com

I would like to draw your attention towards the upcoming international
training programme on 'Food and nutrition security in the context of
HIV/AIDS' in Wageningen, the Netherlands.

A limited number of fellowships are available from the Netherlands
Fellowship Programme (NFP). The fellowship will cover a.o. travel costs,
course fees, and accommodation costs. For more information, please visit the
NFP website:

http://www.nuffic.nl/international-students/scholarships/asia-africa-latin-america-and-eastern-europe/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes/the-netherlands-fellowship-programmes.

Please read the text below for more information about the content and
procedure to apply for this course!!

Food and nutrition security in the context of HIV/AIDS: a rights based
approach

4 May – 22 May or 25 May – 12 June, Wageningen, the Netherlands

HIV/AIDS and food and nutrition security are entwined in a vicious circle.
HIV/AIDS by being an infectious disease is a 'drain' to the human body's
nutritional reserves. An adequate nutritional situation is important to
maintain quality of life and limit the occurrence of opportunistic
infections. On the other hand, HIV/AIDS increases the risk of food (and
nutrition) insecurity, mainly through loss of labour.

Researchers have revealed many of the interactions between food and
nutrition security and HIV/AIDS. The translation of this into practical
policies and programmes is the necessary next step.

This course aims to provide professionals working in food and nutrition
security with the knowledge, skills and creativity, to incorporate the
specific effects of HIV/AIDS on food and nutrition security in the design
and implementation of programmes and interventions directed to improving
food and nutrition security, with the specific aim to mitigate the impact of
HIV/AIDS on the livelihood of affected households.

Requirements for admission

Applicants should meet the following requirements:
·         BSc. (as a minimum) or its equivalent in the field of food and
nutrition, food science, home economics, agriculture, medicine or a related
field of study professional position with tasks related to the theme of the
course
·         At least three years of professional experience related to the
theme of the course
·         Competence in the English language.

Application and further information

The course is part of the 11 weeks' training programme Food and nutrition
security.  The programme is a combination of various courses, which can also
be followed as 'stand alone' certificate courses.

The deadlines for application are:
·         4 April 2009 for the course from 4 May – 22 May
·         25 April 2008 for the course from25 May – 12 June

For online application and for downloading the course brochure please visit
the website:

http://www.cdic.wur.nl/UK/newsagenda/agenda/Food_and_nutrition_security.htm.

For additional information on the content of the course please contact us by
mail at fannie.deboer at wur.nlor training.wi at wur.nlor by fax *31 317 486 801..
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