PHM-Exch> Welcome note and Letter of Logistics for IPHU and PHA3 participants

[Claudio Schuftan]

From: Heba Wanis <h.wanis at googlemail.com>


Welcome all to both the IPHU course and the PHA3 which are starting in just
a few days. The full PHM team is looking forward to meeting you in person.

 Herebelow find a welcome note with some important information which you
need to read carefully before and upon arrival, including information about
arrival at the airport, accommodation, things to bring with you,
transportation, emergency contacts, etc. Upon arrival, you will receive a
welcome pack with more detailed info, as well as your food vouchers.

Also herebelow find some important logistics related to the PHA3 film
festival, exhibition space for your organisation, music from your country
and/or region, banners, etc.

For more practical information related to your arrival and stay in Cape
Town, you can refer to the PHA website
http://www.phmovement.org/en/pha3/practical-information.

Transportation from Airport and between UWC, in case you are booked there,
and the city:
http://www.phmovement.org/en/pha3/practical-information/transport

Lunch and dinner arrangements:
http://www.phmovement.org/en/pha3/practical-information/lunch%2526dinner

We hope you find this helpful, and please do not hesitate to contact any of
the PHM team for more information.

Looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town.
xxxxxx

*WELCOME TO CAPE TOWN*

The People's Health Movement looks forward welcoming you in Cape Town!
Please have a look at the

website of PHA3 to find out more details on what to bring and other
practical information related to

your stay. http://www.phmovement.org/en/pha3

Please find below some key information for your travel and arrival.

*TRAVEL*

Please bring a print out of your return ticket with you when entering the
country. Without print of your

ticket, you will not be allowed into South Africa

*LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS*

The IPHU will take place at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), Cape
Town, South Africa.

University of the Western Cape

Modderdam Road,

Belville 7535

UWC is situated about 30 minutes from Cape Town and the airport. There are
no shops or restaurants

around the venue. Public transport to and from campus is very limited, we
therefore recommend

participants stay within campus grounds. Every participant will be staying
in a very simple, single or

double accommodation room with linen and blankets provided. Please note
that all the bathroom

facilities are shared, there are six communal showers on each floor.

Note: For those participants staying on for the PHA3, the accommodations
will be the same and you will

not be required to change rooms during the non-meeting day.

The University of the Western Cape has a history of creative struggle
against oppression, discrimination

and disadvantage. Among academic institutions it has been in the vanguard
of South Africa's historic

change, playing a distinctive academic role in helping to build an
equitable and dynamic nation. UWC's

key concerns with access, equity and quality in higher education arise from
extensive practical

engagement in helping the historically marginalised participate fully in
the life of the nation.

For more information on the venue, please follow this link.

*TELEPHONE & INTERNET*

Telephone: Note that the PHM will not cover the expense of calls. Internet:
There will be WI-FI in the

meeting spaces but not in the dorm rooms. Please visit the PHA3 website to
download instructions.

If you wish a South African SIM card, please arrange at the airport. Bring
a copy of your passport and the

letter of accommodation from UWC.

>From 5 July to 11 July, a computer lab will be available on campus.

*MEETING VENUE*

The training workshop will be held at the School of Public Health (SOPH) of
the University of the

Western Cape (UWC), Cape Town, South Africa.

Signs are put up to guide you from your accommodation to the venue. You are
expected to be in the

class room each morning at 8.15am. Look for the PHA3 logo on the signs.

Please wear your name tag at all moments as you will not be able to access
the venue without name tag.

*MEALS & MEAL ALLOWANCES*

Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee/Tea breaks and dinner will be provided to you on
the days of the training. If

you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know beforehand.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served as per program. Please be aware that
breakfast during IPHU is

served from 7am to 8am in the student centre each day.

For the 23 and 24 June, provisions have been made in accordance with your
arrival time.

The necessary food vouchers will be provided upon arrival.

Please wear your name tag at all moments as you will not be able to access
food without name tag.

*TRANSPORTATION*

You will arrive at Cape Town International Airport. We have arranged for a
shuttle to pick you up.

Please look for the driver holding a sign reading "IPHU/PHM Workshop" once
you are beyond baggage

claim area.

For more information on public transport and taxis, please visit our
website.

*VACCINATIONS*

Yellow fever certificates are required if your journey starts in or
involves passing through the yellow

fever belt of Africa or South America. To check whether your country falls
under this category, CLICK

HERE.

*MEDICAL CARE & EMERGENCIES*

*F*irst point of contact for medical and security emergencies:

  Melody Williams - UWC - 0027 82 773 2241

  Abraham Samaai - UWC - 0027 82 202 3339

First point of general emergencies

  Anneleen De Keukelaere - PHM - 0027 71 133 4998

It is strongly recommended that participants arrange for appropriate travel
and health insurance prior to

travelling.

*CURRENCY*

The South African currency is the Rand (ZAR). The rate of exchange against
international currencies is

variable so foreign delegates are advised to check the daily published
rates, or click here to use a

currency converter. It is best to exchange the necessary Rands at the
airport.

There are ATM's available on site in the Student Centre.

Please note that the IPHU and PHA3 registration fees are to be paid cash in
USD/EUR/ZAR.

*WEATHER*

To visit the South African Weather Service, click here for temperatures in
Cape Town, South Africa. In

July it can be very cold, rainy and windy in Cape Town. The residences are
located on a five to ten

minute walk from the venue. Therefore we urge all participants to bring an
umbrella, rain jacket and

warm clothes.

*SAFETY*

While vigilance and common sense will ensure a trouble-free and enjoyable
stay in South Africa, it is

advisable to take the following precautions: do not leave luggage, mobile
phones or valuables

unattended; keep cash, credit cards and identification documents in a
secure place on your person.

Please be aware that the campus is not crime free and it is more likely to
be targeted in specific areas

and when showcasing valuables. We do urge all participants to be streetwise.

*OUTLETS & ELECTRICITY*

South Africa uses 230V/50Hz for everyday appliances. Electric outlets are
three pronged.

*ITEMS YOU WILL NEED*

Below is a list of items you will need to bring with you to the meeting,
these items will not be provided

by PHM:

  Water bottle -We will not be providing bottled water- tap water is
drinkable and therefore we

urge participants to bring their own water bottle.

  Extra blanket

  Rain coat and umbrella - Foodcorner is 7 minute walk from training venue

  Towels

  Toiletries- The accommodations do not offer shampoo, soap, toothpaste or

any other toiletries.

  Publications, posters of your organisation and banners

  Relevant videos, short films, documentaries

  Songs (folk, health-related, rights-related, etc.)

  FM radio with digital tuning (no scan tuning - please visit the PHA3
website

for more information)

  Padlock with two keys -  the residences of UWC work with a lock that

requires a padlock.



Xxxxxx



*Important logistics related to PHA3 programme *(repeating this as posted
earlier)

The programme for the PHA3 is taking shape with over 100 speakers from
around the globe,

over 30 sub plenaries and about up to 20 workshops a day. The PHA3 will
also host a film

festival, which looks exciting as its logistics are getting arranged.

PHA3 will be an amazing event strengthening our health movement across the
world. PHA3 is

also an opportunity for organisations to exhibit what they are about as
well as a space where

community income generating project can show their produce for people to
support.

*1. Organisational exhibition and craft market*

Friday 6th of July: 10am to 14h (before the opening ceremony) a craft
market will take place in

the library of UWC and we are looking for organisations, crafters or income
generating projects

to sell craft and exhibit their organisation. Sunday 8th of July: 16.00h -
21h A craft market will

take place in the main hall of the University of the Western Cape. We are
looking for

organisations and crafter who would like to manpower a table.

*Please note that the spaces are limited and that each stand needs to be
manpowered by the*

*organisation. If interested contact Anneleen on **anneleen at phmovement.org *
*and PHA3*

*organisers will reserve a table for you. Please note that table cloths and
other materials need*

*to be provided by the one occupying the stand. No posters can be attached
to the wall.*

*2. Music at PHA3*

Please bring your CD's and label them, we will be playing music during
lunch and dinner of your

country and region!

For those who have musical talent, Sunday 8th of July the stage of the main
hall is open and

free for all those who wish to perform music, poetry, theater etc! The main
hall will be open for

exhibition and craft market as well.

*If you are interested in being part of any of the above, please contact
Anneleen*

*on **anneleen at phmovement.org*

*3. Banners*

Do please bring your banners to PHA3 and drop them at the volunteer center
next to the

registration office. We will be hanging them at the venues!

You will be able to pick them up on the morning of the 11th of July before
we go marching in

town.
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