SPW volunteers implement three main types of programs: Health Education Programs (HEP), Community Health Education Programs (CHEP), and Youth Empowerment Programs (YEP). Below is some general information about the programs. More complete information is available from each country program page, or through our monthly phone Information Sessions.

Health Education Program (HEP) in: Tanzania & Zambia Young people need accurate information to avoid contracting many diseases including HIV. But information by itself is not enough to alter behavior and eliminate risk. HEPs promote better health through knowledge transfer and behavior change. Volunteers communicate information in youth-friendly ways and work with local schools, health clinics, and civic society groups to coordinate a community-wide response to HIV and AIDS and other key health concerns.

Community Health Education Program (CHEP) in: India & Nepal Successful health promotion can only be accomplished by addressing health issues holistically. In addition to providing training and information on general health and local environmental issues, volunteers also build the capacity of communities and schools to better support, empower and educate young people.

Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) in: Uganda & South Africa While health information and life skills are the foundations of success for young people, they also require marketable skills and development opportunities. Educators in the YEPs address all of these issues, including the transfer of job skills, whether those be in organic farming, computer literacy, entrepreneurship or other relevant fields.

Programs for 2007-2008

Country	Health Education Program	Community Health Education/Youth Empowerment Program	Youth Empowerment Program
Nepal		November – June (CLOSED FOR ’07 - ’08)
India		October – February (CLOSED FOR ’07 – ’08)
South Africa			January - November (Deadline: October 19th)
Uganda			January – July (CLOSED FOR ’07 – ’08)
Tanzania	January – August (deadline: October 19th)
Zambia	(SHEP) January – August (TAAP) January – December (Deadline: October 19th)


*These dates are provisional – and should follow a similar pattern in 08/09