The Facilitator Guide: Brothers for Life Plus Community Groups

Started in South Africa as a national campaign addressing men, Brothers for Life (BFL) program aims to improve the health and wellbeing of South African men, women and families dealing with the risks associated with multiple and parallel relationships; low rates of HIV testing and disclosure of HIV status; and the lack of involvement of men in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The program also aims to reduce high-risk sexual behaviours and promote healthy life habits.

In 2013, BFL was adapted for use in Côte d’Ivoire and implemented by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP). This manual is the third adaptation of the BFL program and is referred to throughout this guide as BFL Plus (BFL+).

The Facilitator Guide: Brothers for Life Plus Community Groups