PREVIEW

Mobilizing Ethiopian Idirs: Capitalizing on traditional burial socities to serve the living

January 1, 2010
Authors: Adele Clark, Mitiku Telilla
Organization: Catholic Relief Services

We Stop AIDS is a participatory tool designed for low-literacy populations facilitates in-depth discussion around HIV and stimulates actions. After completing WSA, 180 idirs (traditional Ethiopian burial societies that help member’s families bury their dead) have started health promotion and social and development activities. Groups create goals for care of OVC, conduct home visits, and contribute additional fees to support outreach activities.