DRAMAIDE ANNUAL REPORT 2004 – 2005

Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2
Chairman’s report ..............................................................................................................................3
Director’s report .................................................................................................................................4

DramAidE Projects 2004 / 2005

1. Health Promoters Project .........................................................................................................5

2. Caring Communities Project....................................................................................................7
3. PMTCT Project .........................................................................................................................9
4. Act Alive Project ......................................................................................................................10
5. AMREF hygiene & recycling Project......................................................................................14
6. HIV and Alcohol Prevention in Schools Project (HAPS) ....................................................15 1
7. Peer Educator Training ...........................................................................................................15
8. Sigqugquzela Okwethu Project...............................................................................................15

Entertainment-Education Module, University of KwaZulu-Natal................................................16

Presentations at conferences 2004 / 2005 .......................................................................................17

Resource materials developed 2004 / 2005 .....................................................................................17
Articles published in journals 2004 / 2005 .....................................................................................18
Conference attendance 2004 / 2005 ................................................................................................18

DramAidE Board..............................................................................................................................20
Staff ..................................................................................................................................................20
Administration .................................................................................................................................21
 Introduction
D
DramAidE was established in 1992. The project
uses drama methodologies to critically engage
young people to communicate effectively about
issues relating to sex, sexuality and HIV/AIDS.
DramAidE is based in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the
province with the highest HIV prevalence rate in
South Africa. It originated at the University
of Zululand (UZ), as a project within the
Department of Drama. It is now a unit in the
Department of Arts and Culture at UZ and in the
Centre for Communication, Cultural and Media
Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
(UKZN).
DramAidE aims to equip young people with
2 increased knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the
skills to inform and communicate with others
about sexual health. The goal is to create a
network of peer educators that practice safer sex
and other positive behaviours, and initiate a social
movement that promotes healthy lifestyles. These
peer educators are organised into clubs. These clubs
provide a platform for them to undertake health
promoting communication campaigns through
Young learners
enjoy express-
ing
themselves
using paint
and
cloth to make
quilt panels
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generating ‘action media’ and undertaking
health promoting projects more broadly in their
communities. ‘Action media’ are plays, posters,
songs and dances that have been created by young
people through a participatory process.
DramAidE initially focussed on education
within secondary schools, reaching a total of 772
schools in eight regions of KZN between 1992 and
1996. Teachers at these schools were trained in
basic HIV/AIDS information, and given skills to
be able to communicate openly with their
students about related issues. Over six hundred
thousand school learners were reached directly by
DramAidE in this period, through exposure to
HIV/AIDS awareness plays and participatory
workshops at the schools. Their parents, younger
siblings and other community members were
reached through attendance at health festivals
arranged by the schools, where learners presented
their own AIDS plays, songs and dances.
DramAidE has since expanded its scope, and
works within all educational institutions,
primary, secondary and tertiary.
Chairman’s Report

T
This report, covering the work done by
DramAidE during 2003 and 2004, details some
exciting new community-based projects as well as
continued work in educational institutions.
The DramAidE programme continues to
thrive in schools, with the life-skills and
HIV/AIDS awareness programme, Act Alive, run-
ning in a number of funded schools throughout
KZN. Additional projects in schools over this
period have included the Youth for Change anti-
pic to come
violence project funded by SAIH, and work with
the HSRC on research into preventing HIV trans-
mission and alcohol abuse at schools. Hygiene
and recycling issues were addressed through part-
nership with an AMREF project. 3
Students at tertiary institutions have been
reached through the continuing Health
Promoters Project, and DramAidE has trained
peer educators at the University of Zululand.
Work with other community groups has
included the Caring Communities project, and
the Preventing Mother To Child Transmission
project, both funded by the US Government PEP-
FAR initiative, as parts of the ‘Maximising
Community HIV/AIDS responses in South
Africa’ programme. The Sigquzela Okwethu
project aims to involve more young people in
HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support pro-
grammes.
Congratulations to DramAidE on another
two years of innovative and fruitful work.

Prof PT Sibaya
 Director’s Report
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DramAidE has grown in strength
and support as well as in the scope
of its work over the thirteen years
that is has been in operation. 2004
and 2005 have been busy years for
DramAidE. As our reputation has
grown, we have been invited to
partner with a number of organi-
sations on different projects, and
this period has seen us working
with AMREF, the HSRC and again
as part of a consortium with the
Centre for AIDS Research and
Evaluation (CADRE), Johns Prof Lynn Dalrymple
4 Hopkins University and ABC
Ulwazi.
As HIV infection rates in South Africa
continue to rise and the disease progresses, we
have seen an increase in the number of people
suffering with AIDS over the last few years. Young
people are suffering the loss of parents, teachers,
community members, and peers as a result of the
HIV/AIDS pandemic. This has led us towards
extending our reach from awareness and
prevention messages to actively promoting care
and support, and educating people on coping
with family members who are ill or who have
died.
Over the last few years international
terminology has shifted from ‘AIDS Orphans’ to
orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs). This
shift in focus helps us to include other ‘children in
distress’, such as neglected, abused, or traumatised
children. Children at risk, particularly from
poverty, patriarchy and stigma are also included
in programmes that provide support to OVCs.
DramAidE is currently offering a project that
enhances the capacity of rural families and
communities in KwaZulu-Natal to respond to the
psychological and social needs of orphans and
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vulnerable children. This
DramAidE project, referred to as
the ‘Caring Communities Project’
(CCP), aims to build capacity with-
in civil society through the concept
of circles of support as well as
through working directly with
OVCs during and after school.
In the CCP project, piloted and
tested in 2004/2005, particular
emphasis is placed on ‘child help’
forums and on schools to identify
and meet the needs of vulnerable
children. This is done by providing
information, education and
communication materials to focus
and strengthen these social institutions and thus
develop caring communities.
The project uses a feedback system between
on-the-ground interactive, participatory activities
such as workshops with OVCs and the telling of
their stories using community media such as
radio and local newspapers. This strategy allows
the project to work in-depth with OVCs and their
carers and also to reach significant numbers of
individuals.
The project makes use of tried and tested
DramAidE methodologies, using drama and
story-telling and participatory action research to
ensure that communities are an active part of our
projects and benefit through skills development
as well as exposure to new ideas.
DramAidE remains committed to preparing
young people to cope during an age where cul-
ture, ideas and the fabric of society are shifting as
a result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Prof Lynn Dalrymple
DramAidE Director
DramAidE Projects
2004 – 2005
Health Promoters Project: a
positive approach to living
with HIV/AIDS (2004/2005)
Project Description
Health Promoters are young people living openly
and positively with HIV and working on Higher
Education campuses. They are employed by the
Institution and supported by Johns Hopkins
University Centre for Communications Program/
HCP SA Partners.
This dialogue-orientated strategy has been
shown to effectively help students to personalise
the risk of HIV infection, break the stigma and
deal more effectively with their personal health
and relationship problems. This is linked to
concepts of living openly with HIV, HIV preven-
tion, VCT, and stigma reduction themes.
The Health Promoters project is provided
within the framework of existing peer education
programmes, to provide a ‘face’ for HIV/AIDS
and demonstrate that it is possible to live positively
with HIV, through one-on-one consultation
with students. Health Promoters conduct
workshops, co-ordinate support groups and also
work on events such as Candlelight Memorial
Services, concerts and launches. There is an
outreach component to this project which
includes off campus work in schools and local
communities.
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Project Areas
The project is in place in tertiary institutions in all
provinces.
CAPTION
 Activities
• National and regional training workshops
and capacity building for health
promoters
• Site visits and follow-up skills development
for HPs
• Campaigns for special events
• Appearances on campus radio and at events
• Assistance with design and distribution of
media
• Conducting workshops, launches and events
• Using forum theatre and interactive games
• Two trainings on stigma mitigation & media
were conducted for 18 HPs
• Regular contact and support meetings held
6 with HEIs
• Peer training was conducted on all campuses
• Two regional meetings for HPs took place to
orient new HPs to the project and re-enthuse
existing HPs
• A project newsletter was created
• A presentation was done for the USAID audit
• Meetings with USG/ PEPFAR stakeholders
• DramAidE staff trained in writing and project
administration skills
• Two DramAidE trainers participated in toolk-
it training with JHU-CCP and AED
• A photographic exhibition of HPs was held
Funding
The HP project is a component of the
‘Maximising Community HIV/AIDS Responses
in South Africa’ project of the Consortium of
CADRE, ABC Ulwazi and DramAidE. It is
funded by Johns Hopkins University as part of the
US government PEPFAR initiative.

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Evaluation
Programmes are monitored monthly. Monthly
summary reports made to the Consortium
indicate the reach of the project. A full evaluation
of the project by DramAidE intern Laura Myers is
currently underway.
Visit by Ambassador Tobias
and representatives from the
American Consulate.
On the 8 December 2004, during his visit to
KwaZulu-Natal, USA Ambassador Tobias and his
entourage attended a DramAidE forum theatre
presentation. The presentation was part of
DramAidE’s end of year report-back meeting,
better known as the All Teams Forum, and was
held at the Chantecleur Hotel and Conference
Centre, Bothas Hill.
DramAidE presented a short forum theatre
piece called ‘Japan’. The name ‘Japan’ comes from
‘tsotsi taal’ spoken in the mines. Japan is a young
man who returns home to a rural area and
confronts his father who wants him to take a
second wife. The play deals with issues relating
to the abuse of women and HIV and the
audience are invited to interact with the players in
order to change the outcome. This play is typical
of the use of interactive media used in the roll-out
of the Health Promoter project targeting Higher
Education Institutions. Forum theatre allows
the audience to actively participate, become
emotionally involved in “decision-making” on
HIV issues. This enhances student’s skills in
resolving issues of stigma, culture, peer pressure
and other barriers to living healthy lifestyles.
Since ALL the health promoters are people living
positively with HIV, they possess enormous
credibility in talking with young people about
HIV/AIDS.
The Ambassador and his party met some
of the DramAidE Health Promoters and
Community Facilitators and a local youth choir
closed the function.
Caring Communities Project
(2004/2005)
Project Description
The Caring Communities Project aims to
mobilise rural community resources through
participatory communication methodologies to
break the cycles of risk, vulnerability despair and
HIV related trauma, especially across generations.
It uses participatory action-research, (PAR),
training, advocacy and communication strategies
to conscientise and to mobilise community
support for traumatized or broken families,
especially those caring for orphans and vulnerable
children (OVCs).
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The project is rooted in the concept of circles
of support. These circles include the immediate
family, neighbours, relatives and friends and the
wider circle of formal community institutions like
schools, churches and NGOs. In this project
particular emphasis is laid on “child-help” forums
and on schools to identify and meet the needs of
vulnerable children. This is done by providing
information, education and communication
materials to focus and strengthen these social
institutions and thus develop caring communi-
ties. This is done through developing clubs with a
focus on listening to community radio
programmes produced by the project, and meet-
ing to discuss issues related to caring for OVCs
and strengthening the capacity of families to cope
with the impact of HIV and AIDS.
Project Areas
The project is located in rural KwaZulu-Natal and is
defined by the geographical reach of Radio Ikhwezi
in Kranskop, Illembe District and Maputuland
Community Radio in Umkhanyakude District.
Activities
• Development of a database of related organi-
sations in each area
• Meetings held with potential partners
 • Thirteen community facilitators (CF)
appointed and trained to provide a set of
workshops and undertake research
• Literature review and research fieldwork
undertaken
• Community Radio: “Umuntu “ campaign
underway at Maputoland radio
• Community radio programme underway at
Ikwezi radio
• Training workshops provided for CFs and
community members
• Outline for training manual and materials
developed
• Creation and distribution of a resource kit for
CFs
8 • T-shirts provided
• Production of training materials
• Workshops conducted in schools
• Making of memory boxes and quilt panels
• Referring needy children to service providers
and partner agencies as necessary
• Dramatisation and telling of OVC stories
Funding
The project is a component of the ‘Maximising
Community HIV/AIDS Responses in South Africa’
project of the Consortium of CADRE, ABC Ulwazi
and DramAidE. It is supported by the Health
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Communication Partnership (Johns Hopkins
University) funded by USAID through PEPFAR.
Evaluation
A monitoring framework is in place that lists specif-
ic deliverables and reach targets. A formative evalu-
ation of the project has been done by I. Friedman,
A. Jaffe, and L. Dalrymple. This formative evalua-
tion, undertaken in March 2005, used modified
focus group techniques, supplemented by role plays
to explore the views of 44 stakeholders representing
diverse groups from each of the two sites.
Participants reported that the project was
extremely helpful and valued by the community,
teachers and parents. They felt knowledge and self
esteem had improved among the OVC, who
found telling their stories and having them
broadcast on radio deeply empowering. OVC felt
less stigmatized and more able to discuss their
situation, to access grants and to protect them-
selves. Specific instances were cited of behaviour-
al change that had been observed, including a
decrease in teenage pregnancies, decreased use of
drugs, greater openness to talking about sex,
willingness to disclose HIV status and decreased
suicides. Partner agencies reported that they had
broadened their programmes beyond food parcels
to include emotional and training support.
Preventing Mother to
Child Transmission Project
(PMTCT) 2004
Project description
The Government is currently rolling out pro-
grammes for PMTCT, VCT and gradually, ARV
treatment, in the context of national, provincial
and Local AIDS Councils with other supporting
initiatives by research, non-profit and communi-
ty-based organisations. This project is being run
in conjunction with existing communications
projects in rural areas in KwaZulu-Natal. The
project provides training to staff and partners
including clinic and community health workers
to participate in the development of action
media, conducting action research, and encour-
aging effective promotion and advocacy. This is
to empower and assist them to cascade this train-
ing to girls in schools, to mothers in existing
women’s groups or clubs, as well as to mobilise
new groups.
Project areas
Six sites were chosen for the project in the
Unkhanyakude and Ilembe regions.
Activities
• A situation analysis was undertaken, includ-
ing stakeholders identified, context,
literature review, resources available and sites
identified
• Strategic planning sessions held with
DramAidE staff and stakeholders
• Community facilitators and partner organi-
sations have been identified and
consulted
• Ongoing training provided for staff and part-
ner organisation members
• Action media & materials were developed
• 15 schools mobilised
• 24 workshops reached 1059 learners
• Workshops also provided to 9 out-of school
youth clubs and 4 women’s groups 9
• 39 Community Health Facilitators trained in
mobilising communities
Funding
The PMTCT project is funded by Johns Hopkins
University as part of the US government PEPFAR
initiative.
Evaluation
Monthly reports are drawn up for the project by
HPs, and regular report-backs to funders take
place. A full monitoring and evaluation document
is currently being drawn up.
 Act Alive (2004/2005)
Project description
The Act Alive project is offered in rural schools in
KwaZulu-Natal. The DramAidE facilitator works
with teachers and scholars to generate action
media in order to promote good health with spe-
cial reference to prevention of infection by HIV,
and the care and support of people living with
AIDS. Developing ‘action media’ is a participato-
ry approach to communication and is a method
for training teachers and peer educators. Action
media products are made by a school community
in order to explore ideas, stimulate discussion
about new information and initiate problem solv-
10 ing. These products or materials are culturally
based and include songs and dances, plays, poems
and posters. This approach is part of the life skills
and HIV/AIDS education programme provided
in schools. The Act Alive project includes working
with parents during school holidays and building
a network of key role players to sustain the Health
Promoting Schools concept.
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Act Alive Project supported by
Norwegian Students Academy
International Helpfund (SAIH)
Project Areas
The project is facilitated in schools in Ndwedwe,
Umhlatuze and Pietermartizburg.
Project Activities
• Creating ongoing partnerships with schools
• Imparting of an appropriate methodology for
teaching sex, sexuality and HIV/AIDS
• Development of peer educators in schools
• Support and follow-up for teachers in schools
targeted in 2003
• Development of peer educators in an addi-
tional 24 schools
• Creation of a supportive environment for
children to make healthy life style choices
through developing the concept of health
promoting schools (48 schools)
• Creation of a supportive environment for
 children to make healthy life style choices
through working with parents and school gov-
erning bodies using the making of the South
African AIDS Memorial Quilt as a tool
• Developing a network of support services
• Prize-giving ceremony held in Durban to cele-
brate and thank teachers involved in the project
• Staff members invited to Norway to promote
the work undertaken by DramAidE
Health Promoting Schools
Completion Project (2005)
The aim of this final stage of the DramAidE ‘Act
Alive’ project is for 45 of the schools where
DramAidE has been working to declare them-
selves as Health Promoting Schools (HPS). The
Provincial Department of Health runs a HPS
project and DramAidE is working with the
Department to assist schools to meet the HPS
criteria. The criteria include create a healthy
environment in the schools and ensuring
adequate support services are available.
Project Activities
• Meetings with principals and teachers,
parent’s meetings
• Networking with social services departments
and other agencies
• Conducting teacher training
• Conducting peer education training for
scholars
• Addressing Provincial Health Promoting
Schools meetings
• Preparing a list of all DramAidE intervention
schools to the DoH
• Assessing the state of readiness by schools
(meeting with representatives of the school
community)
• 15 school meetings with parents and princi-
pals have been held
• 2 Peer Training workshops have been held in
Zululand and in the Durban region
• A conference and workshop for school princi-
pals was held at the end of the year
Funding
Funding for this part of the project is provided by
the Norwegian Students Academy International
Helpfund (SAIH).
Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation procedures are in
place. An evaluation was done in 2005 by Anne
Skjelmerud, entitled ‘Recommendations for
DramAidE on Act Alive project’.
Promoting and supporting Life
Skills, HIV/AIDS, Sex and
Sexuality education in RBM
supported schools 11
DramAidE Facilitators work in partnership with
teachers to mobilise learners to protect them-
selves against infection with HIV/AIDS. This has
been achieved through introducing appropriate
methodologies for teaching about sexuality,
HIV/AIDS and life skills. The project includes the
development and launching of Health Promoting
Clubs in the schools.
Project areas
The project is facilitated in schools in
Umbonambi and Sokhulu.
Activities
• Partnerships with schools and support for
teachers
• YOS training: information workshops and
playmaking
• Performances in schools for over 1600 learn-
ers
• Class workshops, with intensive training for
grade 6 and 7 learners
• Peer training, including skills development for
learners
• Teacher training
• Establishing and assisting health promoting
clubs
 • Parents workshops on sexuality education
• Club launches and the production of T- shirts
• Participation in RBM events i.e. agricultural
show and other work related events
The following Health Promoting Projects have
been undertaken by clubs
• Sanitation: keeping toilets clean and hygienic
• Education about scabies
• Anti-litter campaigns
• Establishing flower gardens in the school
grounds
• Establishing vegetable gardens in the school
grounds for nutrition and for sale for funds
• Making beaded red ribbons and other beaded
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jewellery for sale for fundraising
• A workshop by SANCA on the dangers of
drug abuse
• Assessment as Health Promoting School
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• Formation of health committees, involving
learners, educators and community members
Funding
Funding for this part of the project is provided by
Richards Bay Minerals (RBM).
Evaluation
An evaluation of the project was conducted in
2005, with a report by Lee Sutherland.
Act Alive Project supported by MCDI
Project description
The project is a continuation of the Act Alive
project with emphasis on promoting voluntary
counselling and testing among school learners
and out of school youth.
Project areas
The project is facilitated in schools in Ndwedwe.
Activities
• A group of youth out of school were trained
in the use of puppetry for HIV/AIDS
education
• A puppet play was presented in 8 schools
• Training was held for peer educators
Funding
Funding for this part of the project is provided
by Medical Care Development International
(MCDI).
Evaluation
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation culminated
in reports and a presentation to MCDI.
Act Alive: ‘Youth for Change’ /
Youth against violence (2005)
Project description
Information and education is provided to learn-
ers and youth-out-of-school. DramAidE works
with thee young people to develop a play on the
theme of ‘Youth for Change’. This play is present-
ed to schools as a discussion starter and a club is
formed for those interested in the issues raised by
the play. The club members are provided with a
series of weekend courses on the following topics:
• Understanding masculinity and femininity in
today’s context
• Human rights, including women’s rights and 13
children’s rights
• Sexual abuse
• Poverty and domestic violence
• HIV/AIDS and violence
 The aim is to encourage the concept of more
mature learners taking care of younger learners.
DramAidE facilitators work in partnership with
teachers to develop a strong referral policy and
network for children in difficulty.
Project Areas
The project is active in 12 secondary schools in
Ndwedwe, Pietermaritzburg and Uthungulu.
Activities
• Networking with support services
• Building community involvement
• Identifying and training YOS to create and
present a play in schools
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• Forming clubs and providing them with
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information and education workshops
• Training teachers to support youth groups
• Parent’s meeting to support youth in their
stand against violence
• Club launches to motivate against violence in
schools and surrounding community
• Edu-fair to showcase and share ideas
Funding
The project is supported by Norwegian Students
Academy International Helpfund (SAIH)
through Operation Dayswork.
Evaluation
Ellen Catherine Kiosterud conducted a final assess-
ment of the project for Operation Days Work.
Workshops in hygiene and
recycling communication
materials development (2004)
Project description
The project for Health Sanitation Education is an
AMREF project that aims to educate young
people in better hygiene and recycling.
Project areas
DramAidE involvement was in areas in KwaZulu-
Natal and the Eastern Cape
Activities
DramAidE staff were involved in materials devel-
opment and training for this project.
Funding
Funding for this project came from the African
Medical Research Foundation (AMREF)
Evaluation
Evaluation consisted of assessments of workshops
and written reports.
HIV and Alcohol Prevention
in Schools Project (2004)
Project description
This project was part of a research project for the
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The
aim of the research was to test the impact of the
DramAidE methodology against control schools
where the methodology was not used.
Project areas
The project was conducted in Pietermaritzburg.
Activities
Two DramAidE facilitators provided a series of 8
hour-long workshops for Grade Ten students.
Funding
Funding for this project came from the Human
Sciences Research Council
Evaluation
The HSRC conducted evaluation as part of their
research programme.
Training of Peer Educators
at the University of
Zululand (2004)
DramAidE Facilitators trained 38 Peer Educators
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at the University of Zululand. They are providing
continued support and training for the Peer
Education programme on campus.
Funding came for the Tertiary Education Link
Project, based at UZ.
Sigqugquzela Okwethu:
‘Our Campaign’ (2005)
Project description
This Youth and HIV/AIDS programme is a
Government of South Africa and United Nations
joint initiative aimed at supporting the greater
involvement of young people in HIV and AIDS
prevention, and care and support programmes.
Young people targeted by the programme fall
within the 10 – 30 age bracket and there is an
emphasis on moving beyond awareness through
the direct involvement of young people in local
communication strategies. The aim is to create an
enabling environment for behaviour change and
the adoption of positive lifestyles.
Project Areas
DramAidE was contracted to work in two areas in
KZN: Ugu and Zululand.
 Activities Entertainment-Education
• 3 phase-one workshops to introduce the
Module in the Centre for
project
• Distribution of toolkit Culture, Communication and
• Development of materials for a local
campaign guide book Media Studies at the University
• Motivation of local communities to develop of KwaZulu-Natal. (2004/2005)
communication strategies culminating in
World AIDS Day events
In her capacity as director of DramAidE,
Funding Professor Dalrymple assisted with co-ordinating
The project is supported by the Joint United this EE module and offered seminars in 2004 and
Nations Population Fund (UNPF) and 2005. Students are encouraged to work with
Government of South Africa Youth HIV/AIDS DramAidE staff for their Hons and MA research.
Programme. In 2004, Dominique Nduhura submitted an MA
16 dissertation entitled ‘Freirean pedagogy as
Evaluation applied by DramAidE for HIV/AIDS education’
Evaluation is ongoing. in CCMS.

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Papers and workshops presented at conferences: 2004/2005
Botha, P. and Durden, E. (March 2004) “Using participatory media to explore gender relations and
HIV/AIDS amongst South African youth: The example of DramAidE”. Learning and Empowerment: Key
Issues in Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Workshop/Seminar, Chiangmai, Thailand.

Botha, P. (July 2004) Workshop: Using participatory media to explore gender relations and HIV/AIDS
amongst South African youth: The example of DramAidE”. Learning and Empowerment: Key Issues in
Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention, Workshop/Seminar, Cameroon, Younde.

Botha, P. and Mnqayi, Z. (April 2005) Stigma training: Academy for Education and Development.

Dalrymple, L. (April 2004) “Drama Studies in the 21Century: Dangers And Opportunities” Dramatic
Learning Spaces: A South African Research Conference, UKZN, Pietermaritzburg.

Dalrymple, L. (September 2004) “Participation or Propaganda? Some Ethical Dilemmas in Approaches to

Health Communication Campaigns”, International Entertainment Education Conference (EE4), Cape Town.
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Dalrymple, L. (March 2005) ‘DramAidE: Art as Social Therapy’ presented at the International Arts and
Reconciliation Festival and Conference, University of Pretoria.

Dalrymple, L. (April 2005) ‘DramAidE: An Evaluation of Interactive Drama and Theatre for HIV/AIDS
Education in South Africa’ presented at the Exeter International Conference. Drama as Social Intervention
To be published in Research in Drama Education (RIDE), University of Exeter.
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Conference, Riverside Hotel , Durban.

Friedman, I, Jaffe, A and Dalrymple, L. (June 2005) ‘What’s the story? A Formative Evaluation of
DramAidE’s Caring Community Project in KwaZulu-Natal.’ 2nd South African AIDS Conference: Unity
and Accountability, Durban. Poster Presentation.

Gumede, M. (July 2004) MCDI Pretoria. Presentation on DramAidE projects.

Gumede, M, Mlungwana, J and Ndaba, T. (September 2004) Forum theatre and workshop. International
Entertainment Education Conference (EE4), Cape Town.

Manana, T. (October 2004) How does violence restrain development? A special focus on South Africa ten
years after the end of apartheid. Oslo, Norway.

Resource materials produced: 2004/2005

DramAidE Staff (2005) No Woman: No World: Ngaphandle Kwembokodo, Umhlaba Awukho. Preventing
the Transmission of HIV to Children.
DramAide Staff (2005) Owakho Owami: Your child is my child. Helping Vulnerable Children in a World
with AIDS.

DramAidE Staff (2005) Sigqugquzela Okwethu. Facilitator’s Resource Book.

DramAidE Staff (2005) Sigqugquzela Okwethu. Developing your own AIDS Communication Campaign: A
guide for Community Facilitators.
 Kubow, P. and Fischer, J. (2004) ‘Education for Democracy: A Democratic Curriculum Framework and
Lessons’. Bowling Green University, USA. Production of Guide facilitated by DramAidE.

Published articles appearing in Journals: 2004 / 2005

Dalrymple, Lynn (2004) ‘Startling Successes and Fabulous Failures – who decides?’ AIDS Analysis Africa,
April – May 2004.

Dalrymple, L. ‘DramAidE: (April 2005) An Evaluation of Interactive Drama and Theatre for HIV/AIDS
Education in South Africa’ presented at the Exeter International Conference. Drama as Social Intervention.
To be published in Research in Drama Education (RIDE), University of Exeter.

Dalrymple, L. (October 2005) ‘Has it made a difference? Understanding and Measuring the Impact of
Applied Theatre with Young People in the South African Context’. Forthcoming: Research in Drama
Education (RIDE).

National Training Workshops / Courses / Conferences attended: 2004/2005

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Dalrymple, L. and Botha, P. (October 2004) HCP Partners Dialogue, High Performance Centre, Pretoria.

Dalrymple, L. Gumede, M. and Botha, P. (November 2004) USG Partners Monitoring & Evaluation
Workshop, Karrington Hotel, Illovu.

Gumede, M. (2004) USG Partners Networking Meeting, Rustenburg, Mpumalanga.

Gumede, M. (2004) Interfund Leadership Workshop, Tropicana, Durban.

Gumede, M. (2004) USG Partners Meeting, Glenburn, Mpumalanga.

Gumede, M. (2004) USG Partners Indicators Meeting, Pretoria.

Gumede, M. and Mlungwana, J. (August 2005) USAID Partners Conference in Rosebank

Gumede, M. and Ndaba, T. (November 2005) SAIH - Operations Day’s work (OD) Johannesburg.

Manana, T. and Mathenjwa, S. Participant in AIDS conference, Durban, July 2005.

Mlungwana, J. Health Promoting School’s Conference, Durban, April 2005.

Mlungwana, J. (May – June 2004) Interfund Workshop-Capacity Building for NGO’s Gender
Mainstreaming Workshop facilitated by GETNET (Gender Education and Training Network), Regent
Hotel, East London.

Mlungwana, J. (November 2004) Interfund Workshops-Capacity Building for NGO’s Leadership workshop,
Tropicana Hotel, Durban.

Mlungwana, J. (September 2004) HEAIDS national workshop- facilitating the HP project session,
Kopanong Hotel, Gauteng.

Mlungwana, J. and Mnqayi, Z. (July 2004) OVC Seminar – CCP Project Facilitated by Ingwavuma Orphan
Care, Isicelosethu High School, Ingwavuma.

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Mlungwana, R. Secretarial Course, Agate Development Training, July 2005.

Mnqayi, Z. (September 2004) ‘Your Moves’ workshop (SAUVCA) facilitated by HIVAN,

Mangosuthu Technikon, Durban.

Mnqayi, Z. and Jaffe, A. (November 2004) Child & Youth Research Forum hosted by
HIVAN, Sica Guest House, Durban.

Mnqayi, Z. (December 2004) ‘Your Moves’ Follow-up workshop (SAUVCA) facilitated by

HIVAN, DIT ML Sultan Campus, Durban.

Ndaba, T. and Manana, T. (October 2004) “Operations Days Work” (SAIH), facilitated 22
workshops on Violence and Abuse, Oslo, Fredikstad, Tonsberg and Vestfold, Norway.

Nicholson, F. (November 2004) Workshop: Project Management (Boston College),

Library Conference room, UNIZUL.

All DramAidE staff: Basic Counselling Course, UKZN Psychologist, July 2005.
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All DramAidE staff: Counselling Course, Malitaba, April 2005.
 DramAidE Board
Prof PT Sibaya – Chairperson (UZ)
Prof P Coleman (Johns Hopkins Health Education SA)
Ms Vimla Moodley (Department of Health)
Dr Happy Gumede (Department of Education)
Dr Warren Parker (CADRE)
Prof Lynn Dalrymple (DramAidE Director)
Mr Mkhonzeni Gumede (DramAidE Project Manager)
Ms Felicity Nicholson (DramAidE Financial Administrator)

DramAidE Staff
Management
Director: Professor Lynn Dalrymple
Project Manager: Mkhonzeni Gumede (also does training)
Regional Manager: Juju Mlungwana (also does training)
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Trainers/Facilitators
Paul Botha – Senior Trainer (resigned May 2005)
Ntonto Vezi - Senior Trainer (resigned November 2005)
Duduza Ngcobo - Senior Trainer
Thenjiwe Manana – Trainer
Mondli Mkhonza – Trainer
Msenbenzi Mbuyazi – Trainer
Thami Ndaba – Trainer
Sifiso Mathenjwa – Trainer
Ziggy Prince Mnqayi – Trainer
Rose Mlungwana - Admin Secretary
Antoinette Ndlovu – Secretary

We were very sorry to say goodbye to Paul and Ntonto who resigned in 2005.
They both served DramAidE well in their different capacities and
we wish them all the best in their new jobs.

DramAidE Intern Programme

March – September 2005: Laura Myers

Laura came to DramAidE as an intern from Columbia University. She continues to do

consultancy work for us. Laura worked in the field and also assisted with facilitating
information and communication workshops in schools and universities. In June 2005,
one of our senior members of staff resigned and Laura made every effort to help us fill
the gap, working on the HP project with sensitivity, understanding and enthusiasm. She
made an outstanding contribution to the organisation.

Other contract staff are employed on a project basis.

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DramAidE has fully equipped offices at the University of Zululand and in the Centre for Culture,
Communication and Media Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Community Facilitators

Community Facilitators for the DramAidE Caring Communities project are as follows:

Nontobeko Chonco
Samkelisiwe N Dlamini
Themba Duze
Sibongile Khanyile
Mumsy Mchunu
Skhumbuzo Mkhize
Janet Mngadi
Thembisile Mpungose
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Bongekile Ndlovu
Zamani Ndlovu
Zenzele Ngema
Tholakele Ngubane
Sibusiso Felizwe Ntuli
Nomusa Nxasane
Khayelihle Nxumalo