for HIV/AIDS - Rapid Funding Envelope

Rapid Funding Envelope 

for HIV/AIDS 

Summary of Awards, Rounds 0–4 

www.rapidfundingenvelope.org

INTRODUCTION 

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is one of the most serious public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. According 

to the 2003-04 Tanzania HIV Indicator Survey (THIS), which covered Mainland Tanzania, 7 percent of adults age 15-49 

were infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. 

The impact of AIDS is now affecting all sectors of Tanzanian society. Designed to combat HIV/AIDS, the Tanzania Commission 

for AIDS (TACAIDS), established in 2001, was mandated to provide strategic leadership and to coordinate multi-sectoral 

responses. TACAIDS is also designed to monitor and evaluate progress, to mobilize resources, and undertake advocacy. The 

National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the National Multisectoral Strategic Framework guide the implementation of TACAIDS 

activities, providing the framework, direction, and general principles for intervention, care, and support for those infected and 

affected by the epidemic, as well as mitigation of the effect of HIV/AIDS. 

In Tanzania, knowledge of AIDS is widespread, with 99 percent of respondents having heard of AIDS. 

RAPID FUNDING ENVELOPE 

The Rapid Funding Envelope for HIV/AIDS (RFE) is an innovative partnership between the Tanzania Commission for AIDS 

(TACAIDS), the Zanzibar AIDS Commission (ZAC), nine bilateral donors, and one private foundation. Established in 2002, 

the RFE’s purpose is to enable civil society institutions in Tanzania to participate fully in the national multi-sectoral response to 

the AIDS epidemic. To do so, the RFE provides grants to Tanzanian non-profit civil society organizations, academic institutions, 

and civil society partnerships for essential, short-term projects aligned with the National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the National 

Multi-sectoral Strategic Framework. Urgent, best practice, or innovative projects are funded in five priority areas: 

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Prevention, advocacy, information/education/communication, and behavior change communication 

Care and support for HIV/AIDS and related opportunistic infections 

Impact mitigation of the effects of the epidemic, including orphans and vulnerable children 

Research to provide baseline information or assess effectiveness 

Institutional strengthening, including capacity building in monitoring and evaluation 

RFE sponsored projects must lead to, contribute to, or be complementary to longer term efforts in the national response. The 

RFE generally conducts one or two rounds of grant making each year. Each round is announced in various local English and 

Swahili newspapers. As of October 2009, the RFE has made 166 grants totaling TZS. 28.1 billion (US$22.1 million). Some of 

the grantee results include: 

Developing HIV education materials in Braille 

Providing food security to people living with AIDS 

Imparting legal advice for wills and inheritance 

Opening new HIV voluntary counseling and testing sites 

Communicating to at-risk youth through community theatre 

Developing a curriculum to train pharmacists on dispensing anti-retrovirals 

Scaling up a holistic approach to AIDS care 

Evaluating the impact of HIV/AIDS on elderly Tanzanians 

Rapid Funding Envelope

The RFE Steering Committee define criteria for eligible institutions, set priorities for grant making, and select projects for 

funding. Grant management and financial oversight is provided by Deloitte Consulting, Inc (Deloitte), a leading international 

accounting and management firm. Technical oversight and screening is provided by Management Sciences for Health (MSH), a 

U.S.-based nonprofit organization working to improve access to and management of health programs around the world. 

To date, (June 2010), the RFE has conducted 6 rounds of sub-grantees. They are currently in round 7, and moving forward 

MSH will transition leadership to Deloitte. The following highlights each sub-grantee in rounds 0-4, in addition to the success 

of the projects. The project summaries are organized by Round and taken from reports. The content, objectives and results were 

constructed by the subgrantees and further confirmed. 

The intended audiences for this document are the interested parties, the RFE Management Team (MSH and Deloitte), TA- 

CAIDS, the RFE donors CSO networks and future subgrantees. 

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Sub-Grantees throughout Tanzania (through 2010) 

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Kigoma 

1 

2 

2 

Ngara 

Nkasi 

1 

Bukoba 

Mpanda 

4 

8 

Mwanza 

Tabora 

4 

2 

5 

1 

Musoma 

1 

Shinyanga 

Manyara 

Arusha 7 

Mbeya 

Tarime 

3 

Singida 

2 

Mafinga 

6 

3 

4 

Dodoma 

Iringa 

Songea 

8 

Moshi 

Korogwe 1 

2 

Muheza 

Morogoro 6 

41 

Dar es Salaam 

2 

2 

2 

Masasi 

Tanga 

Pemba 

Unguja 

12 

Rufiji 

2 

6 

Lindi 

1 

Mtwara 


ACRONYM LIST 

AIDS Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome 

ACT The Anglican Church of Tanzania 

AMREF African Medical and Research Foundation 

ART Anti-Retroviral Therapy 

ARV Antiretroviral 

BASATA National Arts Council of Tanzania 

BCC Behavior Change Communication 

CAIBA Children Affected and Infected by HIV/AIDS 

CBHC Community Based Health Care 

CBO Community Based Organization 

CD4 Cluster of differentiation 4 

CDS Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga 

COUNSENUTH The Center for Counseling, Nutrition and Health care 

CSPW Credit Scheme for Productive Activities of Women in Zanzibar 

CSSC Christian Social Services Commission 

CSO Civil society organization 

CTC Care and treatment centers 

DOLASED Disabled Organization for Legal Affairs and Social Economic Development 

EADCF East African Development Communications Foundation 

ECD Eastern and Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania 

ENVIROCARE Environmental Human Rights Care and Gender Organization 

FBO Faith based organization 

FGM Female Genital Mutilation 

FP Family planning 

GPP Good Pharmacy Practice 

HAART Highly active antiretroviral therapy 

HAPATI HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities in Tanga 

HPT Heifer Project Tanzania 

HBC Home based care 

HIV human immunodeficiency virus 

IEC Information, Education and Communication 

IET Iyana Educational Trust 

JOG Jurisprudence on the ground 

KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre 

KDC Kinondoni District cluster 

KINSHAI Kilimanjaro NGO Cluster on STI, HIV/AIDS and RH Interventions 

KIWAKKUKI Women’s Group Against AIDS in Kilimanjaro 

MAAA Mobile Street Children Arts Against Aids 

MAWODEA Masasi Women Development Association 

MCH Maternal and child health 

MIS Management Information Systems 

MOVC Most Orphans and Vulnerable Children 

MST Marie Stopes Tanzania 

MUCHS Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences 

MWAKAUMU Mufindi District Women’s Forum 

NACP National AIDS Control Program 

NNOC National Network of Organizations Working with Children 

OFSP Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato 

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OI Opportunistic Infection 

ORES Orphans Relief Services 

OVC Orphans and Vulnerable Children 

PASADA Pastoral activities and services for people with AIDS Dar es Salaam archdiocese 

PCP Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia 

PIRO The Pemba Island Relief Organization 

PLWHA People Living with HIV/AIDS 

PTB Pulmonary Tuberculosis 

PMTCT Preventing Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS 

PSS Psychosocial support 

RBM Roll Back Malaria 

RCH Reproductive and Child Health 

RFE Rapid Fund Envelope 

RH Reproductive health 

SPW Student Partnerships Worldwide 

STI Sexually Transmitted Infections 

SWAAT Society for Women and Aids in Africa, Tanzania Branch 

TACAIDS Tanzania AIDS Commission 

TACECA Tanzania Civil Engineering Contractors Association 

TAPAMA Tanzania Parliamentary Against Malaria 

TAWG Tanga AIDS Working Group 

TAWLA Tanzanian Women Lawyers Association 

TAYOA Tanzania Youth Awareness Trust Fund 

TBA Traditional birth attendants 

TEC Tanzania Episcopal Conference 

THIS Tanzania HIV Indicator Survey 

TOT Training of trainers 

UKUEM Umoja Wa Kiislamu Wa Elimu, Uchumi Na Maendeleo—Islamic Association for Education and 

Economic Development 

UDSM Universities of Dar es Salaam 

VCT Voluntary Counseling and Testing 

WAMATA Walio Katika Mapambano na AIDS Tanzania 

WEDTF The Women Entrepreneurial Development Trust Fund 

WEO Ward Executive Officer 

ZAC Zanzibar AIDS Commission 

ZAIADA Zanzibar Association of Information against Drug Abuse and Alcohol 

ZAPHA+ Zanzibar Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS 

ZCF Zanzibar Children’s Fund 

ZIFF Zanzibar International Film Festival 

ZYF Zanzibar Youth Forum 

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Table of Contents 

Round 0................................................................................................................................................8 

DOLASED / 9 

Marie Stopes / 10 

Round 1 ............................................................................................................................................11 

University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Fine and Performing Arts / 12 

PASADA / 13 

Tanga AIDS Working Group / 14 

Mwakaumu – Mufindi District Women’s Forum / 15 

Kinondoni District Cluster / 16 

ENVIROCARE (Environmental Human Rights Care and Gender Organization) / 17 

The Center for Counseling, Nutrition and Health care (COUNSENUTH) / 18 

East African Development Communications Foundation (EADCF) / 19 

Anglican Church of Tanzania and Christian Council of Tanzania / 20 

Round 2 ............................................................................................................................................21 

Action Aid Tanzania / 22 

Diocese of Shinyanga / 23 

HelpAge International / 24 

Heifer International / 25 

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) / 26 

Makiungu Hospital and Nuru Centre / 27 

Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy / 28 

Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital (SHM) / 29 

Student Partnerships Worldwide (SPW) / 30 

Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Food Science and Technology / 31 

Tanzania Youth Awareness Trust Fund (TAYOA) / 32 

Teule Muheza Hospital / 33 

Special Zanzibar and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Round ......................................34 

The Women Entrepreneurial Development Trust Fund (WEDTF) / 35 

Walio Katika Mapambano na AIDS Tanzania, Pemba Branch (WAMATA) / 36 

Umoja Wa Kiislamu Wa Elimu, Uchumi Na Maendeleo (UKUEM)--Islamic Association For Education And Economic Development 

/37 

The Pemba Island Relief Organization (PIRO) / 38 

Pemba Press Club / 39 

Women’s Group Against AIDS in Kilimanjaro (KIWAKKUKI) / 40 

Zanzibar Children’s Fund (ZCF) / 41 

Zanzibar Nurses Association / 42 

Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) / 43 

Round 3 ............................................................................................................................................44 

Zanzibar Association of Information against Drug Abuse and Alcohol (ZAIADA) / 45 

Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) / 46 

The Salvation Army Tanzania Command / 47 

Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) / 48 

Tanzanian Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) / 49 

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Tanzania 4H Organization / 50 

Tanzania Civil Engineering Contractors Association (TACECA) / 51 

Pastoral activities and services for people with HIV/AIDS Dar es Salaam archdiocese (PASADA) / 52 

Kilimanjaro non-governmental organization (NGO) Cluster on sexually transmitted infections (STI), HIV/AIDS and reproductive 

health (RH) Interventions (KINSHAI) / 53 

Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization / 54 

Society for Women and Aids in Africa, Tanzania Branch: Muheza Chapter (SWAAT-MUHEZA Chapter) / 56 

HelpÍAge International / 57 

Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital / 58 

Heifer International / 59 

Femina HIP (formerly East African Development Communication Foundation (EADCF) / 60 

ENVIROCARE (Environmental Human Rights Care and Gender Organization) / 61 

Dogodogo Street Children Trust / 62 

The Center for Counseling, Nutrition and Healthcare (COUNSENUTH) / 63 

Caritas Kigoma / 64 

Archdiocese of Mwanza, Health Department /65 

Afya Bora Mobile Medical Unit / 66 

Round 4..............................................................................................................................................67 

Diocese of Morogo – Amani Center for Persons with Disabilities / 68 

Eastern and Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ECD) / 69 

Iyana Educational Trust (IET) / 70 

Orphans Relief Services (ORES) / 71 

Masasi Women Development Association (MAWODEA) / 72 

NGO Njakihutco Group / 73 

St. Benedict’s Hospital Ndanda / 74 

Society for Women and AIDS in Africa – Tanzania Branch (SWAA-T) / 75 

Tabora non-governmental organization (NGO) Cluster / 76 

Women’s Legal Aid Centre (WLAC) / 78 

Zanzibar Association of People Living with HIV/AIDS (ZAPHA+) / 79 

Zanzibar Nurses Association (ZANA) / 80 

Zanzibar Association for Children’s Advancement (ZACA) / 81 

Conclusion.......................................................................................................82 

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Round 0 

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005 


Disabled Organization for Legal Affairs and Social Economic 

Development (DOLASED) 

Grant: 128,259,600 TZS 

Project Objectives 

Performance Period: February 2003 through January 2004 

Description of Organization: Disabled Organization for Legal Affairs and So- 

Providing education and 

cial Economic Development (DOLASED) is a non-governmental organization fo- disseminating information 

cused on assisting Tanzanians with disabilities. A member of Rehabilitation Interna- about HIV/AIDS control 

tional, DOLASED is committed to creating public awareness and advocating for legal measures to disabled persons 

rights for persons with disabilities in Tanzania. 

in Tanzania, in order to slow 

Project Title: Provide education and disseminate information on HIV/AIDS con- the spread of the disease 

trol measures to disabled persons in Tanzania 

Target Group: Disabled persons in Tanzania 

Geographical Focus: Nationwide 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and IEC Strategies (Information, Education and Communication) 

Project Description: DOLASED, with technical support from the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), 

guided organizations for the blind, deaf, albino and physically and mentally handicapped to develop techniques and materials for 

increased access to HIV/AIDS information and services. 

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Project Results: 

Developed Braille version of National Policy on HIV/AIDS 

Developed and disseminated IEC documents focusing on safe sex practices 

Braille training guide for sensitization workshops developed and delivered 

Conducted six sensitization workshops on HIV/AIDS and disability to policy makers and HIV/AIDS 

services providers 

Sign language interpretation was made accessible and utilized in Voluntary Counseling and Testing 

(VCT) sites targeting people with disabilities countrywide through the use of video for the visual 

and hearing impaired. 

Contact Information: 

Gidion Kaino Mandesi, 

Executive Director DOLASED 

+255 022 2668936 gmandesi@hotmail.com 



Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST) 

Grant: 193,392,000.00 TZS 

Period of Performance: February 2003 through January 2004 

Project Title: Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and HIV/ 

AIDS in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar 

Target Group: Youth and young adults 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication 

(IEC) 

Project Objective: Reduce STI and HIV/AIDS transmission in Dar es Salaam, 

Arusha and Zanzibar 

Project Description: MST aimed to increase Voluntary Counseling Testing 

(VCT) sites, increase awareness of STI and HIV/AIDS prevention measures and 

increase communication between HIV/AIDS stakeholders in Dar es Salaam, Arusha 

and Zanzibar. Distribution of condoms and IEC pamphlets to seven centers is 

a focus. 

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MST is the Tanzania branch 

of Marie Stopes International 

(MSI). MSI partners with 

programs in over 30 countries 

world-wide to provide high 

quality, affordable sexual and 

reproductive health (SRH) 

services to low income women, 

men and families. 

MST Tanzania established 

in 1989, operates in 14 

dispensaries and hospitals 

throughout the country. Focused 

on primary healthcare, MST 

integrates family planning (FP) 

methods, STI treatment, VCT 

and maternal and child health 

(MCH) education with current 

services. 

Seven VCT locations established; Mwenge, Mabibo, Temeke and Ilala in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and 

Mererani in Arusha and Zanzibar 

4,218 VCT and 5,055 STI clients served 

Distributed IEC pamphlets and condoms to seven centers, aired radio health segments, provided 

four paper inserts on youth services in Femina Magazine 

Formed Reproductive Health Forum in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Zanzibar 


Ms. Rosemary Mwakitwange, Project Manager 

+255 022. 215.2000 

ewambugu@mst.or.tz 



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Round 1 



University of Dar es Salaam, Fine Arts Department (UDSM-PA) 

Grant: 197,992,000.00 TZS 

Performance Period: June 2003 through May 2004 

Description of Organization: University of Dar es Salaam’s Department of Fine 

and Performing Arts has been in existence since 1965 but was known as the Department 

of Art, Music and Drama until 1997. Some of recent sector additions include 

courses in radio, film and television production. USDM-PA concentrates on drama, 

but they also provide essential basic education skills. 

Project Title: Giving Women a Voice 

Target Group: Men and women 

Geographical Focus: Tanga and Zanzibar, Tanzania 

Priority Area: Advocacy 

Project Description: UDSM-PA works with the communities in Tanga and Zanzibar 

to develop theatre performances. These plays focus on education to promote healthy communication about sexual relations 

with their partners and tools to discuss risky sexual behaviors. 

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Play and film production, “Giving Women a Voice” 

200 performances in all districts of Tanga 

200 performances in all districts of Unguja, Zanzibar 

Tanga performances drew 92,000 audience members 


Dr. Augustin Hatar, Senior Lecturer 

Tel: +255 022 2410471/ fpa@uccmail.co.tz 


To create community based 

theatrical performances 

intended to strengthen and 

empower women to negotiate 

sexual relations with their 

partners and combat HIV/ 

AIDS stigma. 

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003 


Pastoral activities and services for people 

with AIDS Dar es Salaam archdiocese 

(PASADA) 

Grant: 198,827,800.00 TZS 

Period of Performance: June 2003 through May 2004 

Project Title: Reinforcement and consolidation of PASADA’s institutional, educational 

and supportive activities for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) 

Target Group: PLHAs, Orphans, and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) and OVC caregivers 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 

Priority Area: Institutional Strengthening 

Project Objective: Reinforcing and consolidating PASADA’s institutional, educational 

and supportive capacities, thus improving the quality of services and extending 

activities. 

Project Description: PASADA is reinforcing and consolidating its institutional, 

educational and supportive capacity to improve quality of and extend access to HIV/ 

AIDS services. PASADA is strengthening its laboratory and 15 dispensaries in the 

Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam. 

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180 OVC and caregivers received vocational training short courses 

Increased the skill level of all staff of the OVC through mentoring and coaching 

25 PASADA staff trained in data collection and management 

PASADA is a social service 

agency operating under the 

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of 

Dar es Salaam. 

PASADA strives to reach the 

poorest of the poor living with 

HIV/AIDS and provide them 

with holistic care and support 

services. 

Educational programs are 

carried out at the community 

level. Program objectives 

focus on reducing stigma and 

discrimination and promoting 

behavioral change, thereby 

limiting the spread of the virus. 

Laboratory equipment strengthened, enabling diagnosis and treatment of opportunistic infections 

associated with HIV/AIDS 

For more information on the success of this program, please go to: 

http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0504_PASADA.pdf 


Mary Ash, Executive Director 

+255 022.286.5451 

pasada@intafrica.com/maryash@intafrica.com 


Tanga AIDS Working Group (TAWG) 

Grant: 201,586,350.00 TZS 


Project Title: Efficacy evaluation of treatment for opportunistic infection in HIV/ 

AIDS in Tanga region using traditional herbs 

Target Group: People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) 

Geographical Focus: Tanga and Muheza districts Priority Area: Research 

Project Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, identify the 

active anti-HIV substances and monitor the safety of the four plant remedies used to 

treat opportunistic infections in HIV/AIDS patients. 

Project Description: TAWG worked with traditional healers, incorporating four 

herbal remedies focusing on treatments for symptoms and side effects of HIV/AIDS. 

These remedies, used as teas, are reputed to ease nausea, allow weight gain and reduce 

oral thrush. TAWG carried out a comparative clinical trial with 200 patients with support 

from the National Institute of Medical Research. 

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563 patients tested for CD4 Count 

183 patients included in the study 

130 patients CD4 monitored at 6 weeks 

92 patients CD4 monitored at 12 weeks 


Dr. Samwel Mtullu, Project Manager 

Tel: +255 027.264.2266 

tawg@kaributanga.com 

The Tanga AIDS Working 

Group (TAWG) is a nongovernmental 

organization in 

the Bombo Regional Hospital 

in Tanga, Tanzania. TAWG is 

dedicated to caring for people 

with AIDS and reducing the 

spread of HIV/AIDS. 

Health workers and traditional 

healers offer voluntary services 

to individuals and families 

affected by HIV/AIDS. 

TAWG provides home 

based care and support 

to people living with HIV/ 

AIDS (PLHA) and their 

families. They collaborate 

with traditional practitioners 

organizing community based 

education programs and 

providing guidance to other 

organizations working on HIV/ 

AIDS. Through these programs, 

TAWG meets its objectives in 

caring for PLHAs and reducing 

the spread of HIV/AIDS. 



Mwakaumu – Mufindi District Women’s Forum 

Grant: 67,347,525.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: 

Mufindi District Women’s Forum (MWAKAUMU) is a non-government organization 

based in Mufindi District, Iringa Region, Tanzania with 565 members within 24 partner 

villages. Mufindi advocates for women and girls. Programs center on social justice 

and development, in addition to economic education. 

Project Title: Legal and psycho-social support to vulnerable groups in Mufindi 

Target Group: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living with 

HIV/AIDS (PLHA) 

Geographical Focus: Mufindi District, Tanzania 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation 

Project Description: Mufindi District Women’s Forum collaborated with Tanzania 

Women Lawyers Association to provide legal aid and psychosocial support services. 

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4 legal centers opened at the village level, staffed by 16 trained paralegals 

Paralegals counseled 52 widows and assisted with legal needs, such as wills 

Educated and sensitized over 500 community members to legal issues, access and resources 


Salome Kangwezi, Project Manager 

+255 026.277.2371/078.444893 

mwakaumu@yahoo.com 


The overarching objective is 

to address the stigma and 

discrimination PLHA’s face in 

Mufindi District. 

The program aims to 

assist PLHAs in resolving 

legal problems related to 

discrimination, inheritance and 

child guardianship through 

education and expanded 

access to legal resources. 



Kinondoni District Cluster 

Grant: 185,556,000.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: Kinondoni District cluster (KDC), is a network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) 

and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) focused on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), HIV/AIDS prevention, care and 

support programs, reproductive health education, and family planning. 

KDC includes 13 NGOs and CBOs such as Kimara Peer Educators, Youth Counseling Association for Girls, and Youth Action 

Volunteers and Voice of AIDS. The network collaborates actively with the District Council and the District AIDS Coordinator 

to provide Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and outreach. 

Project name: Coalition Action against AIDS 

Target Group: Youths and adults 

Geographical Focus: Kinondoni municipal 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation and institutional capacity building 

Project Description: The project focuses on expertise, sharing experiences, enhancing 

skills, and standardizing IEC materials for HIV/AIDS prevention to people in 

Kinondoni municipality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 

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156 persons from 13 CBOs trained in standardized approaches to IEC, home based care, peer 

education, and palliative care 

Standard IEC manuals and materials produced 


The overall objective was 

to pool expertise, share 

experiences, enhance skills, 

and standardize IEC materials. 

113,452 Kinondoni residents, 10% of the district population, sensitized to HIV/AIDS and 

reproductive health education 


Salome Kangwezi Pfiriael Kiwia, Project Manager 

+255 0714.338.900 



Environmental Human Rights Care and 

Gender Organization (ENVIROCARE) 

Grant: 127,660,000.00 TZS 


Project Title: The Children’s Court Room 

Target Group: Children and the general public 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Mara 

Priority Area: Advocacy & Information, Education and Communication (IEC) 

Project Objective: Through increasing resources for HIV/AIDS, ENVIROCARE 

aimed to create behavior change. By removing communication barriers between young 

persons and adults on topics of sex and sexuality, reduction in the vulnerability of children 

to HIV/AIDS could take place. 

Project Description:Targeting the Tanzanian public at large, parents, teachers, 

and policy makers, ENVIROCARE adapted the legal training Moot Court process 

to HIV/AIDS advocacy. Targeting children and their parents, this innovative project 

worked to raise awareness about cases of child abuse and adult risky sexual behavior, 

which negatively impact children. 

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Facilitated and developed 9 Moot Courts in all 3 regions 

Aired 9 television programs and 21 radio programs educating on Moot Courts 

Created 2500 copies of “Mtoto Bahati” booklets, translating to “Child Lucky”, which promotes child 

rights and clarifies abuse 

Produced posters and leaflets 

Established 1 children resource centre in Dar es Salaam 


Loyce Lema, Executive Director 

+255 222.701.507, envirocare_2002@yahoo.com/envirocare@bol.co.tz 

Envirocare is a non-profit, nonpartisan, 

non-governmental 

organization founded in 1993 

in Tanzania. 

Envirocare works towards 

building a society where all 

citizens can benefit equally. 

They promote and support 

environmental conservation 

and livelihood through a 

gender, human rights based 

and participatory approach. 

Envirocare utilizes advocacy, 

capacity building and action 

research to achieve their 

mission. 


The Center for Counseling, Nutrition and Health care 

(COUNSENUTH) 

Grant: 98,139,930.00 TZS 


Project Title: Nutritional Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS 

(PLWHAs) and children living with HIV/AIDS, aged 2–8 years focusing on nutrition 

and Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) 

Target Group: Nutritional and care service providers and the general public 

Priority Area: Care and support 

Project Objective: Building nutritional care capacity and support for PLWHAs 

and providing appropriate education on nutritional care and support for PLWHAs 

Project Description: Increased capacity for nutrition access and support for 

PLWHAs. Specifically, the project focused on the development and dissemination of 

Information, Education and Communication (IEC) focused nutrition information to 

seven HIV/AIDS care and treatment centers. 

For more information on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/1104_COUNSENUTH.pdf 

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Developed, produced and delivered nutrition guidelines, booklets and a reference manual on 

nutritional care for PLWHAs. Materials were in Kiswahili and adapted to fit local foods. The manual 

was adopted at the national level. 

30 trainers and 60 home care providers trained in the Kilimanjaro and Mbeya regions on 

nutritional care for PLWHAs 

Participated in 24 nationally broadcasted radio programs on nutritional care 


Mary Materu, Executive Director 

+255 022.215.2705 

counsenuth@cats-net.com 

marymateru@yahoo.com 

COUNSENUTH is a nongovernmental, 

non- profit 

organization registered in 

1998. COUNSENUTH’s 

mission is to contribute to 

the improvement and quality 

of life of Tanzanians through 

strengthening access to care. 

More specifically, they promote 

preventive health, nutritional 

care and counseling for 

vulnerable populations at the 

community level. 


Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005

East African Development 

Communications Foundation (EADCF), 

now known as Femina 

The overarching goal was to 

Grant: 202,688,315 TZS 

educate the target groups on 

sexuality, reproductive health, 


and HIV/AIDS prevention 

Description of Organization: The East African Development Communication through pre-tested, visually 

Foundation (EADCF) is a local NGO well recognized for mass media initiatives in 

appealing, and locally relevant 

Tanzania. Popular recurring magazines, a TV talk show and an interactive websiteprinted 

materials using simple 

all complemented by other one-off products- use the ‘edutainment’ methodology to 

entertain and educate audiences on a range of sexual health, HIV/AIDS and health language and direct messaging. 

lifestyle issues in Tanzania. 

Specifically, “Si Michezo!,” a 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS and Information Education and Communication (IEC) 

successful Tanzanian magazine 

Booklets 

was targeted, in addition to 

Target Group: Young adults; youth in rural and out of school environments 

Soul City for its publications in 


South Africa. 

Priority Area: IEC and Behavior Change Communication (BCC) 

Project Description: The Project increased monthly printing of EADCF’s successful publication of “Si Michezo!” The magazine 

was disseminated throughout the under-served southern rural districts of Tandahimba, Tunduru and Lindi. In addition, 

EADCF translated, culturally adapted and nationally distributed two booklets developed by Soul City in South Africa, “AIDS in 

our Community” and “Living Positively with HIV and AIDS”. 

For more information on the success of this program, please go http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_ 

EADCF.pdf 

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410,900 “Si Michezo!” magazines were printed and distributed. Ten separate issues were 

developed. “Si Mchezo!” copies were distributed to Tandahimba, Tunduru, Lindi and Njombe, 

Mafinga and Kyela districts 

The two booklets originally produced by Soul City, “AIDS in our Community” and “Living Positively 

with HIV and AIDS” were translated to Kiswahili, adapted to the local culture, and distributed 

25,000 copies of each booklet were printed and distributed throughout Tanzania 


Aine Mushi, Project Manager 

+255 222.128.265 



Anglican Church of Tanzania and the Christian Council of 

Tanzania 

Grant: 181,339,000 TZS 


Description of Organization: The Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) is comprised 

of 19 dioceses with 2.5 million members throughout the country. ACT runs 

12 hospitals and 35 clinics. ACT’s “Living with Hope” program is recognized as a 

leading faith-based platform for addressing HIV/AIDS issues. ACT is currently running 

a four-year program focused on Information, Education and Communication 

(IEC) and Behavior Change Communication (BCC). The target audiences are pastors 

focused on youth and gender issues. 

Project Title: Kivuko 

Target Group: Youth and young adults 

Geographical Focus: Mwanza, Shinyanga, Mbeya, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga, 

Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Dodoma, Unguja and Pemba 

Priority Area: Prevention, IEC, and advocacy 

Project Description: With a countrywide geographical focus, the project targeted 

youth involved in the Christian Council of Tanzania network. Tanzanian youth benefited 

through a participatory peer-to-peer behavior change strategy called Stepping- 

Stones. 

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Established 6 youth friendly VCT centers in Handeni, Mbinga, Musoma, Iringa, Tabora and Manyoni 

districts 

11 Kivuko youth events held, in which 185 youth were trained in Stepping Stones community 

mobilization and planning approaches 

Distributed 2000 Kivuko manuals to member churches to facilitate BCC peer approach 


Dr. Michael Burke, Project Manager 

+255 26 2321437 / 2321242 

act@maf.or.tz 


The overarching goal was to 

strengthen youth capacity 

to respond to the HIV/AIDS 

epidemic. Specific objectives 

included: 

To implement BCC practices 

To increase youth friendly 

Voluntary Counseling and 

Testing (VCT) services for 

youths 

To integrate with the ISHI 

campaign; ISHI, meaning “to 

live” in Kiswahili is a national 

youth focus BCC campaign 

for HIV/AIDS awareness. 



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Round 2 


Action Aid Tanzania 

Grant: 63,471, 497.00 TZS 

Performance Period: November 2003 through October 2004 

Description of Organization: Action Aid works in over 30 countries to eradicate 

poverty from the source. Action Aid Tanzania, started in 1998 and works in the 

Kigoma, Lindi and Mtwara regions on the mainland, and in Zanzibar. Focuses include: 

the promotion of basic education, both formal and informal, agriculture, food security 

and HIV/AIDS prevention. Gender mainstreaming, capacity building, advocacy and 

policy are cross-cutting issues that Action Aid Tanzania focuses on to address poverty 

related concerns. 

Project Title: Documenting accessibility of HIV/AIDS funding to the local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith 

based organizations (FBOs) and community based organizations (CBOs) in Tanzania. Specifically looking at facilitating, limiting 

and potential enabling factors. 

Target Group: Local FBOs and CBOs 


Priority Area: Research 

Project Description: Action Aid evaluated the performance of civil society organizations (CSOs) in fundraising and gathering 

information about funding mechanisms, such as the Global Fund to improve the success rate of CSOs in accessing funds. 

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278 trainers trained for district CSO capacity building 

Training manual guide created and utilized for CSO’s capacity building 

Research report produced 


Janet Mawiyoo, Project Manager 

+255 222.150.711/215.0725 

admin@actionaidtz.org 


Enhancing CSOs, FBOs and 

local district’s capabilities to 

access in-country funding for 

HIV/AIDS programs within 

the 2003/07 National Multi- 

Sectoral Strategic Framework. 



Diocese of Shinyanga 

Grant: 169,997,625.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: The Diocese of Shinyanga, operated through 

the Health Department of the Diocese, manages 15 dispensaries in its 7 districts. To 

date, the Diocese is implementing the Voluntary Counseling and Testing Home Based 

Care services to the infected. Additionally, they continue HIV/AIDS sensitization and 

awareness training throughout the health units. 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Mitigation in the Shinyanga Diocese 

Target Group: HIV/AIDS service providers 

Geographical Focus: Shinyanga rural, urban, Maswa and Bariadi districts 

Priority Area: Institutional strengthening 

Project Description: The Shinyanga diocese covers 6 districts. It includes 5 government hospitals, 2 private hospitals and 

285 health centers and dispensaries. The project increased capacity for dispensary staff, religious and community leaders and the 

community as a whole to provide counseling, testing and home-based care, addressing stigma and denial issues and promoting 

positive behavior change. 

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The objective was to increase 

the capacity of counseling, 

testing and home-based care 

to the Shinyanga Diocese 

Health department, dispensary 

staff, religious and community 

leaders and the community. 

Renovated and expanded 5 dispensaries to offer counseling and home based care support 

50 home based care volunteers trained and actively working in the area 

Established a Diocesan HIV/AIDS and 5 parish HIV/AIDS committees 

467 community members trained in HIV/AIDS education and advocacy 


Reverend Aloysius Balina, Bishop. 

+255 028.276.3033/276.2131 

balina@africaonline.co.tz 



Help Age International 

Grant: 124,750,500.00 TZS 

Period of Performance: November 2003 through October 2004 

Project Title: Impact study of HIV/AIDS in older populations 

Target Group: Older People 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Tanga 

Priority Area: Research 

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to increase knowledge, 

understanding and awareness of HIV/AIDS impacts on older populations. Specifically, 

HelpAge targeted public policy makers, civil society and senior age focused organizations. 

Project Description: HelpAge International conducted extensive research on the 

impact of HIV/AIDS on elderly Tanzanians. 


Abdul Jetha, Country Director 

+255 222.774.796/ 270.0169 

hait@helpagetz.org 

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5000 research policy reports prepared and disseminated detailing research outcomes, in English 

and Kiswahili. This included: 120 CBOs and NGOs, 46 government departments, 98 international 

NGOs and 116 district councils in Tanzania 

5000 educational pamphlets, “Why older people matter in HIV/AIDS strategies,” developed and 

disseminated to CBOs, NGOs, government departments and district councils 

2000 leaflets, “The Cost of Love: Older people in the fight against AIDS in Tanzania,” developed 

and disseminated to CBOs, NGOs, government departments and district councils 

3000 copies of an educational newsletter on older persons and HIV/AIDS were developed and 

disseminated 

500 posters were developed and disseminated to appropriate media, CBOs, NGOs, TACAIDS and 

the general public. 

1,893 caregivers were trained on HIV prevention and care 

Founded in 1987, HelpAge 

International Tanzania 

(HAIT) seeks to create a 

wider understanding and 

recognition of ageing issues, 

and particularly poverty in old 

age, within civil society and the 

Tanzanian government. 

In order to meet the goal 

of alleviating poverty and 

improving the quality of life for 

this population, HAIT facilitates 

a strong movement of older 

people through empowerment. 

Through strengthening age care 

organizations, orchestrating 

interaction with government 

structures, providing access 

to resources, and seeking to 

mainstream issues nationally, 

HAIT achieves its goal of 

creating a wider understanding. 


Heifer International 

Grant: 200,000,000.00 TZS 


Project Title: Tanzania dairy goat program for HIV/AIDS afflicted families 

Target Group: People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) 

Geographical Focus: Arusha 

Priority Area: Impact Mitigation 

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to improve incomes, 

nutrition, lifespan, dignity and well-being of PLHAs. 

Project Description: Heifer Project Tanzania (HPT), working with a number of 

partners, will administer training and in-kind credit of dairy goats and bio-intensive 

gardens to families caring for PLHAs. 

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602 low-income PLHAs and family members were trained in dairy goat husbandry and biointensive 

gardening 

433 dairy goats were transferred to PLHA families. 

Nutrition support was provided through milk and vegetables access 

Best practice agricultural processes were extended to PLHAs and their families 

The integration of PLHAs into dairy collectives led to reduced HIV/AIDS stigma 


Stella Bitende, Project Manager 

+255 027.250.6805 

stella.bitende@heifertz.org 


Heifer’s mission is to work with 

communities to end hunger 

and poverty and care for the 

earth. By giving families a handup, 

not just a hand-out, Heifer 

empowers them to turn lives of 

hunger and poverty into selfreliance 

and hope. With gifts 

of livestock and training, Heifer 

helps families improve their 

nutrition and generate income 

in sustainable ways. 

Heifer Project Tanzania 

(HPT) administers support to 

Tanzanian small farmers and 

pastoralists under the auspices 

of the Tanzanian Government. 

The project is currently being 

administered through the 

Ministry of Water and Livestock 

Development through renewable 

Letters of Agreement. 


Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) 

Grant: 199,907,910.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) 

is an institution of the Good Samaritan Foundation, established in 1971 and registered 

under the Tanzania Societies Ordinance. KCMC serves as a consultant and teaching 

hospital for Northern and Central Tanzania, with a catchment population of 12 million. 

Major functions include: provision of health services at the tertiary care level, 

training, and research. 

Project Title: “Capacity building for Healthcare Institutions in the Northern Zone; 

to refer, manage and monitor People Living With AIDS (PLHAs) to KCMC.” 

Target Group: Healthcare service providers and healthcare facilities 

Geographical Focus: Arusha, Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions 

Priority Area: Institutional strengthening 

Project Description: KCMC, a referral and teaching hospital for northern Tanzania, is expanding the capacity of healthcare 

partners in the northern and central zones to refer, manage and monitor PLHAs, including the effective management of Antiretroviral 

(ARVs). 

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4 doctors, 4 nurse counselors, a pharmacist, 2 laboratory technicians and a data manager were 

trained in the management and effective delivery of HAART 

100 copies of referral guidelines were disseminated to healthcare facilities, NGOs for HIV/AIDS 

patients in the Kilimanjaro, Arusha and Tanga regions 

A fully equipped HIV/AIDS clinic was established at KCMC 

A HIV/AIDS referral training curriculum was developed. This training was adapted for use in the 

National Care and Treatment Plan 


John F. Shao, Professor and & Executive Director, KCMC 

+255 027.275.4377 

dolmanswm@kilionline.com 


The objective was to build 

human and structural 

capacity for effective referral, 

monitoring and scaling 

up access to highly active 

antiretroviral therapy (HAART) 

among PLHAs in the Northern 

and Central Regions of 

Tanzania and referrals to 

KCMC. 



Makiungu Hospital and Nuru Centre 

Grant: 93,648,765.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: The Medical Missionary of Mary is an international 

group of nuns. At the invitation of Bishop Winters, then Bishop of Mbulu and 

Singida, they began Makiungu Hospital in 1954, in order to bring holistic healing 

services to the area. The work began small but is now a General and Midwifery hospital 

with 154 beds and 195 employees. 

Project Title: Makiangu Community Based Health Care (CBHC) Pastoral activities 

and services for people with HIV/AIDS and Nuru Voluntary Counseling and Testing 

(VCT) 

Target Group: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) and the general population 

Geographical Focus: Singida 

Priority Area: Holistic Approach to HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support 

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to reduce the rapid 

spread of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STI) and address the issue of 

stigmatisation and female genital mutilation (FGM) in Singida. 

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3 VCT sites were established and are linked to the hospital 

50 village health workers, 60 youth peer educators were 

trained 

6 staff were trained for Preventing Mother to Child 

Transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) in 3 health facilities 

11 female circumcisers were trained on HIV/AIDS prevention. 

24 counselors were trained in National AIDS Control 

Programme (NACP) approach 

Community advocate gave legal assistance 


Sr. Catherine O’ Grady, Project Manager 

P. O. Box 56 Singida. 

Tel: +255 26 2502404 

Email: kate2002za@yahoo.co.uk 


This project combined the 

efforts of the Catholic Diocese 

of Singida, the Anglican Church 

Diocese of Rift Valley and the 

local government authorities in 

controlling the spread of HIV/ 

AIDS through: 

The provision of VCT 

services at the Nuru Centre 

and Makiungu Hospital 

Raising awareness and 

building capacity for 

dispensary staff and training 

key staff to provide CBHC 

to PLHAs in these areas. 

Raising awareness of key 

actors in the community 

regarding changing customs 

and traditions which 

negatively affect PLHAs 

Training and capacity 

building for teachers of a 

group of mentally retarded 

children 

Raising awareness of the 

community’s responsibility 

to care for the sick and 

providing the general public 

with information on the 

facts about the spread of 

HIV/AIDS as a means of 

fighting stigma. 


Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Faculty of 

Pharmacy 

Grant: 101,635,317.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences 

(MUCHS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry of Muhimbili Project Objectives 

campus is part of the University of Dar es Salaam, which began in 1961. It became 

a constituent college in 1991 and is now known as Muhimbili University College of The overall objective of the 

Health Sciences (MUCHS). Until recently, MUCHS was the only medical college in project is to improve the 

the country. 

knowledge of practicing 

Project Title: Training pharmacists on management of HIV/AIDS using antiret- pharmacists on ARV 

roviral drugs (ARVs) and sensitization on the importance of good pharmacy practice management for treatment of 

with HIV/AIDS patients. 

HIV/AIDS. 

Target Group: Pharmacists 


Priority Area: Care and Support 

Project Description: ARV therapy requires more stringent dispensing approaches and practices than those provided for in 

Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) guidelines of most developing countries. Research in Tanzania has shown that very few pharmacists 

can tell the correct ARV combination therapy with which patient need to be initiated, or accurately identify poorly written 

ARV prescriptions. 

MUCHS proposed to develop a training curriculum based on the existing ARV treatment guidelines of the Ministry of Health, 

the gaps in the existing faculty of pharmacy syllabus and other relevant resource materials. 

The curriculum included the treatment of opportunistic infections, Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART), patient 

monitoring and management of side effects, provision of hospice services to HIV/AIDS patients, GPP and methods of identifying 

and correcting errors in ARV prescriptions. 

Training of trainers (TOT) were conducted for 30 trainees who formed the core resource team for curriculum dissemination. The 

trainees are required to teach other pharmacists in their workplace and provide the researchers with information for monitoring 

and evaluation. 

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A medical practitioners’ training curriculum on ARV handling, management and dispensing, was 

developed and nationally adopted. 

30 trainers were trained. 


Dr. Omary Minzi, Project Manager 

+255 02.215.2126 

ominzi@muchs.ac.tz 


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Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital 

Grant: 195,920,400.00 TZS 


Project Title: “HIV/AIDS treatment Center of Excellence” 

Target Group: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) 


Geographic Location: Dar es Salaam 

Project Objective: The objective was to establish a center of excellence for comprehensive 

management of HIV/AIDS. The goal is to provide patients with Voluntary 

Counseling and Testing (VCT) services, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring services and 

training of health-care providers. 

Project Description: Of the over 3 million HIV–1 infected in Tanzania approximately 

800,000 to 1 million are in acute need of anti-retroviral treatment (ARVT). 

Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital intended to strengthen and expand its existing infrastructure 

to provide comprehensive quality care to PLHAs. 

For more information on the success of this program: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope. 

org/pdf/SuccessStories/1104_SHM.pdf 


Two rooms were reconstructed and designated for a laboratory extension and a training room. 

Acquisition of medical equipment: 1 HIV Genotype Resistance Testing System, equipment to 

measure viral load, blood culture equipment, a Hematology Analyser, a biosafety cabinet, a 

refrigerator and a bronchoscope. 

15 VCT counselors and 2 obstetricians were trained to identify patients eligible for ARVs, to monitor 

viral loads and reactions to treatment, and to track the evolution of HIV/AIDS. 


Dr. Kaushik L Ramaiya, Consultant Physician 

+255 022.211.4991 

hindu@cats-net.com 

Shree Hindu Mandal, Dar es 

Salaam was founded in 1919 

and is a service organization 

for the Hindu region of Dar es 

Salaam. It was registered as a 

Missionary Society by Ministry 

of Home Affairs on April 22nd, 

1955. 

Shree Hindu Mandal serves 

the people of Tanzania 

in health, education and 

crematorium services. 

Additionally, the hospital 

serves the Hindu community 

in religion education, social 

welfare, marriage reconciliation 

and youth development. 


Student Partnerships Worldwide (SPW) 

Grant: 95,618,775.00 TZS 


Project Title: “SPW Volunteer network and campaign activities in the Universities 

of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)” 

Target Group: Youth 

Geographical Focus: UDSM in Dar es Salaam 

Priority Area: Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) 

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to provide undergraduates 

with information that will enable them to make informed choices regarding their 

sexual behavior and health. The goal was to reduce HIV infection rates within this 

population. 

Project Description: 

SPW established a university-based network of former SPW volunteers, mobilized into 

a campaign network. 

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University-based network of 70 trained, ex-SPW volunteers provided 68 hours of on-campus 

counseling weekly 

1, 60 minute radio show was broadcasted weekly 

3 “edutainment” festivals, including live music performances, guest speakers and interactive art 

performances were held, attended by 9,000 people 

www.chezasalama.com website was launched 

Information Resource Center at the University of Dar es Salaam was established 


Mr. Duncan Onditi, Project Manager 

+255 026.270.0224/ mail@spwtz.org 

Founded in 1992, SPW 

Tanzania is a registered nongovernmental 

organization 

(NGO) currently operating two 

youth-led volunteer programs 

in the Iringa Region. Both 

programs are run in close 

collaboration and through 

an official agreement of cooperation 

since 1992, with 

the Ministry of Education 

and Culture. In 2002, SPW 

Tanzania entered into an 

Agreement of Co-operation 

with the Vice President’s Office 

of Tanzania. 



Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Food Science 

and Technology 

Grant: 127,596,000.00 TZS 



The objective was to increase 

Description of Organization: The Department specializes in food science and 

nutritional knowledge and 

technology, and incorporates home economics and human nutrition. The department 

skills of technical personnel 

is comprised of 15 academic staff and a team of 10 technicians, field officers and supporting 

staff. 

in local NGOs and CBOs to 

enable them to plan and 

Project Title: “Nutrition capacity building for HIV/AIDS in local non-governmen- 

formulate appropriate diets 

tal organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs)” 

for PLHAs based on commonly 


available food items. 

Geographical Focus: Morogoro, Dodoma and Iringa 


Project Description: The project imparted nutrition-based knowledge and skills to key technical personnel in local NGOs 

and CBOs that are actively involved in providing care to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs). 

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Reports were produced detailing the training needs of the key technical personnel in the target 

NGOs and CBOs 

Training curriculum was developed for nutritional care and support for PLHAs and disseminated to 

NGOs, CBOs and HIV/AIDS stakeholders 

60 key technical personnel were trained on planning and formulating appropriate diets for PHLAs 

in Morogoro, Dodoma and Iringa 

10 recipes for diets appropriate for PLHAs were formulated in the Morogoro, Dodoma and Iringa 

regions 


Dr. John M. Msuya 

+255 023.260.4402, jmsuya@suanet.ac.tz 



Tanzania Youth Awareness Trust Fund (TAYOA) 

Grant: 146,952,000.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) is a 

registered non-profit organization that provides HIV/AIDS assistance, entrepreneurship, 

and civic/human rights education for the young people of Tanzania under the 

Trustees Ordinance. TAYOA’s mission is to educate, through practical experience in 

social enterprise, Tanzania’s youth and young adults who want to take responsibility for 

their own futures for societal benefit and their own personal fulfillment. 

Project Title: “Scaling up: Campaign on country-wide Anonymous HIV/AIDS 

Helpline on Risk Perception” 

Target Group: Youths and Young Adults 


Priority Area: Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) 

Project Description: TAYOA scaled-up its campaign on promoting a countrywide 

anonymous HIV/AIDS helpline. Through its call center, TAYOA provided telephone-based bilingual (English and Kiswahili) 

pre-counseling services and appropriate referrals, based on a regularly updated database of HIV/AIDS treatment and management 

services providers. TAYOA worked with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and all five Tanzanian partner telephone 

companies to promote the services by using the print media, radio, television and billboards. 

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Cell phone hotline is available in all 26 regions of Tanzania. 

54 volunteers gave pre-counseling, referrals and stigma reduction education. 

4800 referrals were made for HIV/AIDS care and treatment for opportunistic infections. 

20,169 calls were received in the first 6 months. 

Tayoa developed and distributed 300 training manuals on privacy and confidentiality, 300 HIV/ 

AIDS helpline resource books, 300 HIV/AIDS helpline treatment information resource books and 

300 TAYOA National HIV/AIDS Helpline booklets to public and government institutions, as well as 

NGOs. 

Collaboration occurred between private phone companies including: Celtel, Mobitel, TTCL, Vodacom 

and Zantel. $15,000 in toll-free lines were donated by these companies monthly. 


Peter Masika, Executive Director 

+255 022.266.7492 

pmasika@youthaware.org 


The overall objective of 

the project was to provide 

anonymity and confidentiality 

with the provision of 

reproductive health education, 

HIV/AIDS referral and precounseling 

services for youth 

and young adults through 

a national toll-free helpline 

service. 


Teule Muheza Hospital 

Grant: 80,028,130.00 TZS 


Project Title: Positive patient package 

Target Group: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) and the general population 

Geographical Focus: Muheza district 


Project Objective: The overall objective was to give HIV/AIDS patients a positive 

attitude by caring for them at all stages of the disease. Specifically: 

• Screening all patients for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and Sexually Transmitted 

Infections (STIs 

• Prophylaxis for all patients with PTB and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia 

(PCP) at a cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) of 200 or less 

• Provision of holistic care 


The palliative care department of the Teule-Muheza hospital offered patients a package 

of holistic care designed to ease pain and provide a more affirmative experience. The 

project encouraged more people to test for HIV/AIDS, as well as give those positive an opportunity to live healthier lives. 

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Teule successfully replicated the PASADA program for psycho-social support of infected and 

affected young children 

The project detected and treated 935 PTB cases 

Treated 375 STI cases 

200 patients were started on prophylaxis 

There was a 20–30% reduction in PTB and PCP deaths among HIV/AIDS patients. 

A monitoring system for PCP prophylaxis was established in preparation for highly active 

antiretroviral therapy (HAART) 

3 holistic support groups were started 


Dr. Karylin Collins, Project Manager 

+255 027.264.4764, karilynandrichard@lycos.co.uk/muhezaddh@kaributanga.com 


Teule Hospital is a district 

designated hospital operated 

by the Anglican Church of 

Tanzania, Diocese of Tanga. 

Founded in 1980, the hospital 

has 330 beds and covers a 

catchment area of 4,922 

square kilometers, stretching 

from the Kenyan border, 

reaching the coast and into 

the Usambara Mountains. The 

department of palliative care, 

known as Muheza Hospice 

Care is an integral part of the 

hospital. 


Special Zanzibar and Orphans 

and Vulnerable Children (OVC) 

Round 

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The Women Entrepreneurial Development Trust Fund 

(WEDTF) 

Grant: 43,484,385.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: WEDTF was started as a credit scheme for productive 

activities of women in Zanzibar in March 1991 and was registered as an NGO 

in 1995. WEDTF aims to develop entrepreneurial and technical skills for women. 

Providing credit to assist with small businesses, WEDTF also disseminates materials 

for overall well-being. 

Project Title: Building capacity in HIV/AIDS patient care 

Period of Performance: September 2004 through August 2005 

Target Group: WDTF members and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) 

Geographical Focus: Six districts of North, South and West regions in Unguja 

Priority Area: Care and Support, Prevention, Impact mitigation and Institutional 

capacity building, including monitoring and evaluation 

Project Description: HIV/AIDS transmission can occur while nursing sick relatives, 

due to lack of Home Based Care (HBC) knowledge. Women are largely responsible 

for nursing sick relatives. The HIV/AIDS rate is increasing throughout Zanzibar. 

WEDTF sought to minimize HIV/AIDS infections among WEDTF beneficiaries, 

their family members and the entire community through awareness and improved 

HBC delivery. Through training HBC service providers and local facilitators, WEDTF 

achieved these goals. 

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675 people were sensitized to HIV/AIDS through intensive workshops 

12 PLHAs were supported through income generating activities 

56 government leaders were sensitized to HIV/AIDS 

10 HBC service providers were trained in a 7 day course in Zanzibar 

56 local facilitators were trained through a 5 day course 


Alama H. Jumbe, Training Coordinator 

+255 747 425509/475583 

wedtf@zitec.org 


To improve quality of 

life for PLHAs through 

quality HBC and income 

generating activities 

To empower women 

socially, economically and 

politically through readily 

available resources 

To provide HIV/AIDS 

prevention information 

to WEDTF and partner 

members 

Target 500 small 

and medium size 

entrepreneurs and their 

families to benefit. 



Walio Katika Mapambano na AIDS Tanzania, Pemba Branch 

(WAMATA) 

Grant: 23,216,550.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: WAMATA Pemba Branch is a non-governmental 

organization (NGO) established in 1999. Working in all four districts of Pemba Island, To raise awareness of HIV/ 

WAMATA collaborates with government and the communities at large. Members, by AIDS/STI risk among youth in 

majority, are social welfare officers and health staff who have received special training. ten remote Shehias of Pemba. 

Project Title: Raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections Specifically the project aimed 

(STI) risk perception amongst youth 14-24 in ten remote Shehias of Pemba to facili- to encourage abstinence, 

tate behaviour change 

delay of sexual activity and 


to increase youth seeking 

voluntary counseling and 

Target Group: Youth 14 – 24 

testing (VCT) services by 10%. 

Geographical Focus: Ten remote Shehias on Pemba 

Priority Area: Behavior change 

Project Description: The project aims to address behavior of 14–24 year-olds accessing HIV/AIDS/STI information, improving 

use of existing HIV/AIDS/STI community services and adopting positive behaviors towards HIV/AIDS/STI prevention. 

The project trained 40 peer educators from the respective Shehias working in teams to educate others. WAMATA Pemba 

utilized baseline data and reviewed available research in order to tailor its project towards the specific needs of youth in the target 

area. During project implementation, WAMATA collaborated with Shehia AIDS Committee for community acceptance. 

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40 peer educators were trained through workshops with facilitators 

The number of people living with HIV/AIDS joining Zanzibar Association of People with HIV/AIDS 

(ZAPHA+) was increased from 30 to 50, the majority of them within the 20-29 age bracket 

Among youth, VCT seeking increased from 2,436 in 2005 to 3,842 in 2006 

Condom users in project sites increased from 183 in 2005 to 386 in 2006 

Pre-marital testing for HIV/AIDS increased in the villages of the project site following a decision by 

religious leaders to establish a testing policy. The impact of this decision minimizes risk of HIV/AIDS 

among newly married couples 


Shaib Abdullla Moh’d, Project Manager 

+255 2424 52681 

wamatapba@yahoo.com 


Umoja Wa Kiislamu Wa Elimu, Uchumi Na Maendeleo 

(UKUEM)—Islamic Association For Education And Economic 

Development 

Grant: 48,200,000.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: UKUEM, a faith-based, non-governmental organization, 

is based in Zanzbibar with an additional office in Pemba. Established in Janu- Project Objectives 

ary 2002, UKUEM was established to assist Muslims in Islamic education, growth and 

self-development in Zanzibar. Working with two partners, the Association of Zanzibar To provide youth directly 

Community Initiatives Advancement (AZACIA) and Annur Islamic Centre (AIC), affected by HIV/AIDS with 

UKUEM is Headquartered in Unguja with branch office in Pemba. 

training and equipment to 

Project Title: Assisting families affected by HIV/AIDS 

facilitate independent living. 


Target Group: 30 youth, whose families were either affected by or died as a result of HIV/AIDS. 

Geographical Focus: Zanzibar North Region and Pemba South Region 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation 

Project Description: Thirty youths, whose parents had been affected by HIV/AIDS, were selected in two regions of Zanzibar. 

They were trained in tailoring, carpentry, electricity, refrigeration and air conditioning. They were provided equipment in 

their respective fields of study so that they can become self-reliant after graduation. 

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30 trainees were provided with equipment used to earn their livelihood 

30 youth graduated with new skills and aptitudes developed throughout the training 


Mohamed Ali Mohamed, Executive Secretary 

+255 242.235.546 

ukuem@hotmail.com 


The Pemba Island Relief Organization (PIRO) 

Grant: 34,039,950.00 TZS 

Project Title: To build community skills for comprehensive HIV/AIDS awareness 



Geographic Area: Twelve Shehias of Pemba 

Priority Area: Advocacy, Prevention and Research 

Project Objective: The overall goal is to educate and raise awareness by addressing 

perceptions and beliefs regarding the high HIV/AIDS transmission rates from sexual 

activity. The projects attempted via education and behavior change communication to 

reduce the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS in Pemba. By accelerating community action, 

the program encouraged policy makers to increase response to the pandemic. 

Project Description: The project includes research, education and communication 

on the spread of HIV/AIDS focusing on sexual, social and behavioral change. 

The project will include research on the misperception and social belief encouraging 

high risk sexual behavior. It promotes skills in comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention 

by providing information and education targeting youth and community gate keepers. 

For more information on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_PIRO.pdf 

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Mr. Alawy Bakar Hamad, Executive Director 

+255 242 452 977 

colepemba@yahoo.com 

The Pemba Island Relief 

Organisation (PIRO) is a non 

–governmental organization 

registered in Zanzibar in 1997. 

PIRO works on improving 

institutional capacities through 

village health committees, 

school management and 

orphan and vulnerable 

children (OVC) committees. 

PIRO has a strong base of 

experts in health, gender, 

community development 

and education, specifically of 

vulnerable populations at the 

community level. 

Two partner CBOs (Mkoani Poverty Eradication Society and Chake Chake Women) received 

technical support on monitoring and evaluation, project management and financial management 

1857 youth received HIV/AIDS information through Youth Centre at Mkoan 

48 youth were trained as peer educators in Chake Chake and Mkoani in Pemba 

4,800 people were reached with HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention information through peer 

activities in 12 Shehias in Pemba 

72 community gate keepers (influential individuals, community members and religious leaders) 

were sensitized on the project and HIV/AIDS 

Analytical skills in HIV/AIDS, gender and sexuality among school youth were increased through 

essay competitions 

Service delivery capacity was increased among PIRO and partners, particularly on HIV/AIDS programs 

23 people received VCT for HIV/AIDS and received results in Pemba 

29 community based organizations (CBOs), faith based organizations (FBOs) and nongovernmental 

organizations (NGOs) provided with technical support. 


Pemba Press Club 

Grant: 35,944,020.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: Pemba Press Club was founded by a group of 

media practitioners in 2002. The Club is registered under the Zanzibar Society Act. 

The organization aims to promote professional journalism in regards to the important 

role media plays in informing, transmitting, analyzing, entertaining and educating the 

public on various socioeconomic issues. 

Project Title: Capacity building and community awareness programs on HIV/ 

AIDS through media 


Target Group: Community youth members (18 years and above) 

Geographical Focus: Four Districts in Pemba and Six Districts in Unguja. 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC)/ Behavior Change Communication 

(BCC) advocacy. 

Project Description: The Project worked in four Districts of Pemba and six districts of Unguja. It aimed to build a concrete 

awareness of HIV/AIDS in the communities through media practitioners and the mass media in Unguja and Pemba. The project 

involved various activities aimed at informing and educating the masses on HIV/AIDS issues. 

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40 articles on HIV/AIDS education and prevention were published in local newspapers 

30 radio programs on HIV/AIDS education and prevention were aired 

15 television programs on HIV/AIDS education and prevention were produced and aired 

Increased awareness of HIV/AIDS issues among youth and promoted open dialogue on HIV/AIDS 


Mr. Khatib Juma Mjaji, Project Manager 

+255 2424 52764 

pembapress2002@yahoo.com 


The project’s objective is to 

organize local media in the 

dissemination of effective and 

up to date information on 

HIV/AIDS for the promotion 

of community awareness to 

combat the spread of HIV/ 

AIDS in Zanzibar and Pemba. 



Women’s Group Against AIDS in Kilimanjaro (KIWAKKUKI) 

Grant: 265,803,846.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: KIWAKKUKI is a women’s group founded in 

1990 and registered as a non-governmental organization in 1995. KIWAKKUKI’s mission 

is to accelerate women’s access to HIV/AIDS information and to empower them 

with HIV/AIDS community healthcare skills and community sensitization for offering 

care and support to HIV/AIDS patients, families and orphans. 

Project Title: Impact Mitigation of HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children 

through vocational training 


Target Group: Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their families 

Geographical Focus: All seven districts in Kilimanjaro region 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation for OVC and their families 

Project Description: Orphan youths are often either heads of household or are unable to continue in secondary school as 

a result of overwhelming poverty, sick parents or grandparents, or the need to provide for other family members. The project 

aimed to provide vocational training to OVC aged 14-20 in Kilimanjaro Region. They were matched with vocational centers and 

local artisans to provide them with the appropriate tools and financial support related to their training. In addition, HIV/AIDS 

education and behavior change workshops were given. 

For more information on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_KIWAKKUKI.pdf 

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215 OVC (107male, 108 female) of Kilimanjaro received HIV/AIDS education and behavior 

change interventions 

215 leaflets were designed, printed and distributed to youth 

30 OVCs attended voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) to identify their status 

250 OVC were supported with subsistence allowance 

250 OVCs were provided with toolkits appropriate to their vocational skills and job starters in the 

form of seed funds 


Dafrosa Kokulingilila Itemba, Executive Coordinator 

+255 272 751504 

kiwakkuki@kilionline.com 


To have at least 250 OVC 

aged 14-20, who are 

self -employed or under 

placement and have adopted 

individualized HIV risk 

reduction behaviors. 


Zanzibar Children’s Fund (ZCF) 

Grant: 52,112,130.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: Zanzibar Children’s Fund (ZCF) is a faith-based 

non-governmental organization working for the betterment of communities. This includes 

serving the community’s religious and spiritual needs, as well as supporting 

social interventions with development partners. 

Project Title: Advocacy on HIV/AIDS Using Islamic Approach 


Target Group: 600 Imams (prayer leaders) and Madrassa (Qur’an schools) teachers 

Geographical Focus: The four Pemba districts and Jongowe Village in Tumbatu Isle (Unguja) 

Priority Area: Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC), prevention 

Project Description: The project intends to provide information on HIV/AIDS including meaning, source, transmission, 

spread and effect, consequences, protection and precautions to target groups of the project through the integration of Islamic 

approach. 

For more information on the success of this program, please go to: 

http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_ZCF.pdf 

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A 12-page illustrated newsletter named “WITO,” Kiswahili for “call,” to 2,500 individuals was 

distributed and produced 

10 Imams and preachers from Jongowe, Zanzibar were trained for five days on the medical 

aspects of HIV/AIDS and the Islamic point of view on HIV/AIDS 

452 participants –Imams, Madrasa teachers and other community leaders from four districts of 

Pemba were informed of HIV/AIDS issues including meaning, source, transmission and spread, 

effect and consequences, protection and precautions issues, focused on stigma and discrimination 

172 Tumbatu community members who are Imams and Madrasa teachers, mobile fishermen and 

housewives were informed of HIV/AIDS issues, focused on stigma and discrimination 

170 community members, who are Imams and Madrasa teachers from Tumbatu (Unguja), and 

engaged in seasonal fishing were sensitized on HIV/AIDS issues, focused on stigma and discrimination 

HIV/AIDS committees in every locality (shehia) were established. The committees represent the 

member groups including mosques, Madrasa and women’s groups 

The results from a confidential questionnaire show that 69% of the participants at Jongowe were 

voluntarily willing to undertake HIV/AIDS testing 


Mohammed Suleiman Khalfan, Executive Manager 

+255 242 452978 

zcfundz@yahoo.co.uk 


To reduce HIV/AIDS stigma 

among 600 Imams and 

Madrasa teachers, who will 

work together with their peers 

and followers to respond to 

HIV/AIDS infections. 


Zanzibar Nurses Association (ZNA) 

Grant: 59,189,529.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: The Zanzibar Nurses Association is a non-governmental 

organization which began in 1992 with the aim of improving the quality of 

nursing services and bettering healthcare services in the community. 

Project Title: Comprehensive Quality Home-Based Care (HBC) and Support in 

Mitigating Stigma for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) in Zanzibar 


Target Group: PLHAs 

Geographical Focus: Three Districts in Unguja and Pemba: west and south of Unguja and Wete District in Pemba. 

Priority Area: Provision of care, impact mitigation 

Project Description: ZNA ensures standard quality of HBC services through empowering healthcare providers, community 

leaders, volunteers, traditional birth attendants (TBA), traditional healers and PLHAs to provide nutritional care and support at 

home. The project emphasizes local food and seeks to reduce stigma. 

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Standard guidelines on nutrition and HBC services for PLHA were developed and disseminated in a 

one-day meeting 

30 facility-based HBC service providers were trained 

90 community HBC (Volunteers) were traine 

Opinion leaders (religious, community and influential leaders) were sensitized to HBC in 3 project districts 

30 PLHAs and their family members/caretakers were trained in home gardens in 3project districts 

20 PLHAs were trained in tailoring and soap making as income generating activities. 

A monitoring and evaluation tool for HBC activities was developed 

15 orphans and vulnerable children were referred and registered for support 

84 people with chronic diseases and 59 HIV/AIDS patients (10 on anti-retroviral therapies) received HBC 

In partnership with ZAPHA (Zanzibar Association of PLHAs), TUISHI and Zanzibar Youth Forum 

(ZYF) have increased membership of ZAPHA from 40 to 150 


Abdurrahman M. Kwaza, ZANA Chairperson 

Ghanima Othman Juma, HBC Coordinator 

+255 242 234 785 

zanaju@2001@yahoo.com/xana@xanzinet.com 


Provide quality HBC, mitigate 

stigma and discrimination for 

PLHAs and build capacity of 

HBC service providers. 


Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 

Grant: 56,788,830.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: ZIFF was established in 1998, as a non-governmental, 

culturally and educationally based non-profit organization. ZIFF promotes a 

self-sustaining and dynamic cultural environment where the arts, education and technology 

are brought together in social development and product creation. ZIFF seeks 

to nurture the regional, historical and cultural memory of its people. 

Project Title: Minimizing HIV/AIDS infection risk among Nugwi residents. 

Period of Performance: September 2004 through January 2005 

Target Group: 7,916 at Nungwi enclave and the control population in Kigunda 

Geographical Focus: Nungwi enclave 

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, research, and information, education and communication (IEC) 

Project Description: An interview-based field study was conducted to determine the sexual risk behaviors demonstrated by 

the villagers in regards to social changes. A baseline study conducted at Kigunda, a nearby village with similar social characteristics 

but lacking tourism and hotel activities. The social conditions at Kigunda provided comparative information to evaluate the 

effect of tourism and development in the targeted village. 

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A baseline survey was conducted highlighting critical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS 

The Centre for Counseling was established, targeting migrating workers, drug users and sex workers 


Munira Hum, Finance and Administrative manager 

+255 747 411499/ 413355 

ziff@ziff.or.tz 


To document and analyze 

activities that increase the 

risk of HIV/AIDS infection to 

Nungwi residents and introduce 

intervention measures that will 

reduce the risk. 



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Round 3 


Zanzibar Association of Information against Drug Abuse and 

Alcohol (ZAIADA) 

Grant: 73,305,645.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: ZAIADA is a non-governmental, non-profit organization 

working to fight against substance abuse and HIV/AIDS in Zanzibar. To influence youth positively 

and deter substance abuse, 

Project Title: Youth Voice against HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse 

which could hinder judgment 


and heighten exposure to HIV/ 


AIDS. 

Geographical Focus: Central and west districts in Unguja, Wete and Chake Chake 

districts in Pemba 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and Behavior Change Communication 

(BCC) 

Project Description: This project educated ed the general youth population about the risks of HIV/AIDS and links to drug 

abuse. Various channels such as sports, youth clubs, radio messages, and peer educators were used to promote behavior change. 

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90 peer educators and counselors were trained, including training on life skills 

16,200 young people received one–on-one peer education and counseling in 12 youth centers 

5,000 people were voluntarily counseled on HIV/AIDS, tested and received their results 

12,000 condoms were distributed 

14,000 BCC materials were printed and disseminated 

Radio programs aired on drug abuse and HIV/AIDS, targeted at youth and the general population 

12 youth centers were equipped with indoor games 

18,000 people were reached through community dialogues 


Abdul Wahid Talib Ali, Project Manager 

+255 747411600/470488 

zaiada@hotmail.com/ mahindo@hotmail.com 


Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) 

Grant: 84,426,300.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: The Catholic Secretary of the Tanzania Episcopal 

Conference has nine departments, including one health department. The health 

department has a four staff section devoted to HIV/AIDS, serving populations since 

1989. This section is responsible for facilitation and coordination of HIV/AIDS programs 

in the 30 Catholic Dioceses of Tanzania. 

Project Title: Reducing stigma by mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in small Christian 

communities. 

Period of Performance: August 2005 through January 2007 

Target Group: 500,000 Catholics from 92 Parishes from six Dioceses This represents half of the parishes of these dioceses. 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation, Institutional Capacity Building 

Project Description: The project addresses HIV/AIDS stigma within Church communities. Stigma hinders the provision of 

care and support to people affected by HIV/AIDS (PLHAs). The 39 Trainers of Trainers were equipped to oversee focus group 

discussions held during weekly meetings of small Christian communities, and conducted pre-test and post-test interviews using 

the KAP Questionnaire. Interviews were based on three fliers produced by National AIDS Control Program (NACP) on “Mlo 

ulio kamili kwa watu wanaoishi na VVU, Unyanyapaa na UKIMWI and Huduma kwa wagonjwa wa UKIMWI,” translated as, 

a balanced diet for PLHAs, stigma and HIV/AIDS and home based care for PLHAs. 

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53 individuals were trained on HIV/AIDS prevention and home based care (HBC) for people living 

with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) using recognized national curriculum 

Mobilization skills were strengthened on HIV/AIDS response in small Christian communities in 75 

Parishes 

31,310 individuals were reached with AB messages in 75 Parishes 

3,131 individuals were reached through HIV/AIDS community mobilization trainings on nutrition, 

care and support and stigma reduction within 75 Parishes 

234 individuals were interviewed through KAP Questionnaire on stigma in small Christian 

communities 


Dr. A. Hokororo, Executive Secretary 

+255 222 851 075-9 tec@cats-net.com 


To reduce stigma related 

to HIV/AIDS in 92 Parishes 

in six Catholic Dioceses by 

mainstreaming HIV/AIDS in 

small Christian communities. 


The Salvation Army Tanzania Command 

Grant: 140,175,003.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: The Salvation Army is a faith based (FBO), nongovernmental 

(NGO) organization founded in 1865 with its mission in Tanzania starting 

in 1930. The main strategy is to build the capacity of local communities and staff 

in areas of psycho-social support, love, counseling and care for orphans and vulnerable 

children (OVC). It is currently operating in nine regions: Iringa, Mbeya, Coast, 

Tabora, Mara, Kilimanjaro, Kagera and Dar-es Salaam. 

Target Group: Children Affected and Infected by HIV/AIDS (CAIBA) care and 

support 

Project Title: Psychosocial Support CAIBA 


Geographical Focus: Temeke district in Dar es Salaam, Bukoba town in Kagera, 

Chalinze in Coastal region, Same and Moshi Rural in Kilimanjaro region. 

Project Description: The project sought to minimize the physical, economic and 

psychosocial complications in the lives of children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS 

in the projected target communities. The project intended to reach a total of 3,000 

CAIBAs, work with 1,500 CAIBA caretakers, and 5,000 community members. 

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To improve the psychosocial, 

economic and physical 

well-being of CAIBA, in 

order to build their future 

through the involvement 

of caretakers, extended 

family members and other 

community members. 

To minimize the social 

and psychological traumas 

affecting the CAIBA through 

care, support and love. 

To build the capacity of 

the local communities 

in psychosocial support, 

counseling and love for 

OVCs and improve their 

economic security. 

20 staff and 5,000 community members were sensitized on psychosocial support issues, 

counseling and home based care (HBC) 

200 CAIBA community committees (begun under the previous Mama Mkubwa project) conducted 

annual meetings and quarterly retraining/sharing meetings on HBC and psycho-social support 

500 CAIBA heads of households were trained on life-skills and domestic management 

40 CAIBA guardians were trained on entrepreneurship and supported with 50,000 TZS for income 

generating activities 

45 anti-HIV/AIDS Clubs for 2,500 youth and children were established 

15,000 children including 2,500 CAIBA participated in anti-HIV/AIDS clubs and children’s camps 

during holidays and weekends in communities 

500 CAIBA were counseled to minimize social and psychological traumas 

200 solidarity groups were formed and trained to operate income generating activities. 

2,500 OVC were reached by HBC program 


Lt. Coln. Malcolm Forster, Project Manager 

+255 222 850 468 

Malcolm_forster@tnz.salvationarmy.org 


Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) 

Grant: 199,962,888.00 TZS 

Project Title: Scaling Up the Capacity of the National Aids Helpline Toll-Free Services 

in Partnership with the Private Sector 


Target Group: Youth (10-24) and Adults (25-65) 


Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, information, education and communication 

(IEC), care and support and research 

Project Objective: To expand the capacity of the Helpline, increase youth awareness 

of and access to the HIV/AIDS Helpline servicesthrough promotional activities 

and increased alternative sources for anonymous and confidential HIV/AIDS information 

and referral services. 

Project Description: The Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) created 

a toll-free National AIDS Helpline using mobile phone technology. The anonymous 

helpline provides accurate information for youth, stimulates discussion and gives sup- 

port to the infected and affected. In 2004, and 2005 with support from the Rapid Funding Envelope for HIV/AIDS, TAYOA 

obtained nine additional toll-free lines from four mobile providers and one land line provider. The value of each of the ten lines 

is estimated at about $15,000 USD per month. TAYOA trains volunteer counselors, many of whom are young health and social 

work professionals. The scaled up Helpline services in 2005/06 reached the entire country, including Zanzibar. The line was accessible 

eleven hours per day with seven counselors per shift. The helpline receives 400-500 calls per day. 

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392,560 youth used the anonymous toll-free AIDS Helpline. 

10 toll-free lines partnered with telephone providers, building on their strategic advantage, bringing 

the private sector into the AIDS response at very low cost, while also improving their public image. 

189,000 young people participated in an intervention or activity for preventing HIV/AIDS 

transmission since counselors working on the Helpline, empowering all of them to take ownership 

of the fights against AIDS. 

2,300 referrals were made for callers benefiting from clinical care. (opportunistic infections (OI) 

treatment, voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) or other care) 

A case study of 2,601 individual callers was assessed: 43% were male (73% urban callers, 27% 

rural callers). 82% engaged in sex; overall HIV/AIDS prevalence was 8.5%. 

Over 50 medical student volunteers were trained to support the HIV/AIDS helpline centers in Dar 

and Zanzibar. 


Peter Joseph Masika, Executive Director 

+255 222 667 492 

pmasika@youthaware.org/tayoafund@yahoo.com 

Tanzania Youth Aware Trust 

Fund (TAYOA) is a registered 

non-profit organization 

that provides HIV/AIDS, 

entrepreneurship and civic/ 

human rights education to 

Tanzanian youth. Registered 

in November 1997 under 

Trustees Ordinance, TAYOA 

is working in partnership 

with VODACOM, TiGO, 

ZANTEL, TTCL and CELTEL 

All telephone operators have 

donated toll-free services to 

the project. 


Tanzanian Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) 

Grant: 195,903,103.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: TAWLA is a group of women lawyers, professionals 

and non-profit bodies. The association is focused on provision of free legal aid 

services to marginalized and vulnerable women and children. 

Project Title: Awareness Campaign on Legal Rights of Women and Children in 

Mitigating HIV/AIDS impact 

Target Group: Women and Children 

Period of Performance: August 2005 to March 2007 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Tanga and Dodoma 

Priority Area: Advocacy, Information, Education and Communication (IEC), prevention 

and impact mitigation 

Project Description: The issue of marginalized women and children accessing basic human rights is complex. The effects of 

the HIV/AIDS pandemic worsened the situation for this target group. The need for legal rights is paramount, considering their 

social and economic background. 

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Renovations for legal aid units were established. Fast track units were put into place, open to clients 

every day from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., under the principle of confidentiality 

Knowledge was increased among collaborators/implementers; 20 implementers were trained on 

counseling skills and 20 collaborators were trained on basic legal procedures 

30 magistrates were trained and 300 manuals on human rights and HIV/AIDS were disseminated 

to judicial officers, magistrates and quasi-judicial bodies 

5 TV and radio spots were produced and aired to create public awareness on free legal services 

The number of HIV/AIDS positive clients increased from 3 in 2005 to 254 in 2006/7, following 

advertisements on radio, TV and newspaper 

300 manuals on basic laws and procedures were created and disseminated 

10 HIV/AIDS clients were represented by TAWLA in court 


Joaquine De-Mello, Executive Director 

+255 22 211 0758 

tawla@raha.com 


The project works to increase 

access to justice and timely 

legal services by providing legal 

aid to marginalized women 

and children, while enhancing 

the capacity of implementers 

and collaborators to provide 

legal services. 


Tanzania 4H Organization 

Grant: 94,605,000.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: The Tanzania 4H Organization is a youth membership 

non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in the Tanga, Arusha, Manyara, 

Kilimanjaro, Morogoro and Ruvuma regions providing pre-professional practical 

education to youth in and out of schools. Key focus areas include agriculture, forestry, 

environment conservation, community and family health, home-economics, household, 

leadership and management skills. 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS Prevention Activities in Tanga (HAPATI) 

Period of Performace: August 2005 through January 2007 

Target Group: The project’s key focus was youth 10 to 25 years, in and out of schools. This includes 4H youth members (260), 

peer educators aged 12-25 and 4H adult club advisors (130), supervisors of club activities. After 12 months of project implementation, 

5,277 young adult 4H members, both in school and out of school, youth and adult volunteers gained information, 

communication and education on HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). 

Geographical Focus: Tanga Region with a special focus on 4H clubs in Handeni, Kilindi, Korogwe Town, Korogwe District and 

Lushoto 

Priority Area: HIV/AIDS prevention 

Project Description: 4H implemented a youth-based peer education program in HIV/AIDS prevention to 4H clubs in 

Korogwe, Handeni, Kilindi, Lushoto and Korogwe town. The project focused on improving youth knowledge, information and 

skills relating to behavioral change and sexual reproductive health. 

For Project more Results: information on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/ 

SuccessStories/0507_4H.pdf 

Youth peer education was introduced to community members via stakeholder consultative 

workshops in 130 areas, where there are 4H clubs 

304 (50% girls) 4H members were trained as peer educators. Peer education programs are in 77 centers 

160 4H club advisors (82 females) underwent training of trainers (TOT) training. 10 new peer 

educators were trained in each of 77 4H 

By end of project there were 913 junior peer educators trained by TOT club advisors working with 

fellow peers on information, education, motivation to behavior change and referral making 

Information, education and communication (IEC) materials, t-shirts and caps were produced. They 

improved and motivated peer educators and 4H advisors to continue with peer education programs 

4H capacity to implement youth HIV/AIDS prevention programs was improved as a result of 

training of three staff members 

2537 youth were reached through peer education program 


Adolf William Qambaita, Executive Secretary 

+255 27 2643397 

4h@tanga.net 

adolf_william@yahoo.com 

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To prevent spread of HIV/ 

AIDS and STI among youth 

and young people in areas 

where 4H is working, as a 

result of increased HIV/AIDS 

awareness. 


Tanzania Civil Engineering Contractors Association (TACECA) 

Grant: 139,374,000.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: TACECA was established in 1996 to mobilize 

resources for development of local civil engineering contractors. Full membership is 

open to local civil engineering contractors. Membership is presently at 253 companies, 

located in 15 regional branches. 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS Project for road works 

Period of Performance: August 2005 through July 2006 

Target Group: Road Construction workers and communities 

Geographical Focus: Manyoni, Kiomboi, Shinyanga and Biharamulo 

Priority Area: Prevention 

Project Description: The HIV/AIDS project for road works involved: 

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Creating awareness and sensitization of contracting officials, workers and communities by undertaking comprehensive 

HIV/AIDS interventions on selected roads; 

Improving delivery of HIV/AIDS interventions by designing guidelines for undertaking HIV/AIDS activities within road 

works; 

Mobilizing support for HIV/AIDS interventions in road works by initiating mainstreaming HIV/AIDS process activities in 

procurement and implementation. 


59 company leaders were sensitized on HIV/AIDS and the importance of HIV/AIDS prevention 

activities in road construction 

104 peer educators were trained 

12 road shows for construction sites were carried out 

483,498 condoms were distributed to road construction workers and at sites 

1 HIV/AIDS conference was attended by 124 participants 

Guidelines were drafted for undertaking HIV/AIDS activities in road works designed and used by 

contractors 


Clement Mworia, Executive Secretary 

+255 222 122 466 

taceca@cat-net.com 


The general objective of the 

project is to limit the spread 

of HIV/AIDS among road 

construction workers and 

the communities where they 

interact. 


Pastoral activities and services for people 

with HIV/AIDS Dar es Salaam archdiocese 

(PASADA) 

Grant: 186,391,800.00 TZS 

PASADA strives to reach the 

Project Title: Strengthening community-based services for people living with HIV/ 

poorest of the poor living with 

AIDS (PLHAs) and sharing best practices of holistic care and support 

HIV/AIDS and provide them 


with holistic care and support 

Target Group: PASADA’s direct service catchment area of 800,000 people and ra- services. 

dio Tumaini, coverage of 10,000,000 

Geographical Focus: PASADA ‘s catchment areas: Temeke, Ilala, Kinondoni, 

Educational programs are 

Kibaha, Mlandizi, Chalinze, Bagamoyo, Mkuranga. Radio Tumaini’s coverage area: carried out at community level 

Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Coast, Morogoro, Tanga, Mbeya, Iringa, Moshi 

with the objective of reducing 

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, information, education and communication 

stigma and discrimination and 

(IEC), care and support, research and institutional capacity building. 

promoting behavioral change, 

thereby limiting the spread of 

Project Objective: To increase the care quality and support services PASADA provides 

to PLHAs and to share best practices and expertise with other organizations, 

the virus. 

thereby promoting an increased number of institutions offering these services. 

Project Description: There is an urgent need for more organizations offering quality care and support services to PLHAs and orphans 

and vulnerable children (OVC) in Tanzania. Organizations and community groups request and are in need of expanding their 

current services and care quality. Prior to this project, PASADA received requests from organizations from all over Tanzania to run seminars, 

workshops and training events, particularly with regard to psychosocial support. PASADA was able to respond to some of these 

requests but not all, as resources were continuously stretched. It was clear, that there was a need in assistance caused by the HIV/AIDS 

pandemic and PASADA could play a critical role in implementing education, sharing expertise and experience through this project. 

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PASADA is a social service 

agency operating under the 

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of 

Dar es Salaam. 

1,500 copies of PASADA’s Best Practices were produced (500 in English and 1,000 in Swahili) 

104 one-hour radio programs were broadcast in 12 months on comprehensive issues relating to HIV/AIDS 

121 radio dramas (15 minutes each) were broadcast over 12 months to consolidate messages 

arising from the radio programs 

2,000 copies of a Community Health Educator’s manual were produced (500 in English and 

1,500 in Swahili) 

25 counselors successfully completed an upgrading training course on voluntary counseling and 

testing (VCT) and supportive counseling 

5,603 individuals voluntarily were counseled, tested and received results 

12 PASADA staff members successfully completed a course on computer skills 


Mary Ash, Executive Director 

+255 022.286.5451 

pasada@intafrica.com/maryash@intafrica.com 


Kilimanjaro NGO Cluster on sexually transmitted infections (STI), 

HIV/AIDS and reproductive health (RH) Interventions (KINSHAI) 

Grant: 113,909,250.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: Formed in 1994, KINSHAI is a network of 116 

member organizations working in the seven districts of the Kilimanjaro region on prevention 

and response to HIV/AIDS effects. Projects include community HIV/AIDS 

awareness, community initiatives on orphan support, elderly HIV/AIDS awareness, 

voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) 

education. 

Project Title: Increasing HIV/AIDS awareness among the elderly 


Target Group: 200 elderly people (60 years and over), caring for their HIV/AIDS 

affected grandchildren, who are orphans of HIV/AIDS 

Geographical Focus: 8 wards in Same and Hai: Same town/Kiwanja, Kisimani, 

Hedaru and Gonja Maore. The project areas varied from urban to very rural. 

Priority Area: Institutional strengthening/prevention, advocacy and Information, 

Education and Communication (IEC). 

Project Description: HIV/AIDS is increasingly taking lives of young parents. 

Deaths from HIV/AIDS create socio-economic and psychological problems for older 

populations who are left to assume parenting roles to the orphans left behind; while 

they themselves are physically, financially and psychologically vulnerable. 

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200 elderly in 8 wards of Same and Hai districts have increased awareness of HIV/AIDS, the 

transmission and means of protecting themselves from HIV/AIDS 

More than 200 elderly from the 8 project sites know the importance of VCT 

35% (70) received an HIV/AIDS test 

Participation in community social activities, growing membership in social clubs and openness in 

speaking about HIV/AIDS targeted issues, all helped lower stigma and isolation 

Myths and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS were addressed among the elderly 

32 trained peer elderly educators promoted HIV/AIDS prevention and response issues 

The elderly social clubs unified a voice for the elderly to exchange coping mechanisms with HIV/ 

AIDS challenges, and solidarity and sustainability 

Other social sectors/stakeholders are reminded of their obligations to work together and support 

the elderly and OVC in their respective communities 


Veronica Shao, Executive Director 

+255 272.750.747 

kinshai@yahoo.com 


To raise awareness on 

HIV/AIDS prevention and 

response among the elderly 

in Same and Hai districts 

To establish psychosocial 

support services for the 

elderly affected with HIV/ 

AIDS in Same and Hai 

districts 

To promote multi-sectoral 

collaboration with the 

elderly against HIV/AIDS 

in Same and Hai 


Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization 

Grant: 176,539,656.30 TZS 

Description of Organization: Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization is a registered 

non-government organization (NGO) based in Mwanza, Tanzania. The word 

Kivulini implies a place under a tree or otherwise shaded, where people meet for discussion 

and offer each other support. Kivulini advocates for women’s rights through 

safety, dignity, equality and respect by mobilizing communities to prevent domestic 

violence. Kivulini promotes changes within the existing community structures to support 

women and girls’ rights. 

Project Title: A Celebration of Freedom and Liberation: Breaking the Silence and 

the Stigma Surrounding HIV/AIDS and Empowering the Community to Take Action 


Target Group: This project takes a holistic approach as it targets all members of the community: children, youth, women, 

men and various professionals. 

Geographical Focus: This project is implemented in two districts of Mwanza City; in the Nyamagana district, and in Ilemela 

district. 

Priority Area: Addressing the link between gender-based violence (GBV) and its negative health consequences, specifically 

how GBV places them at higher risk for HIV/AIDS. 

Project Description: The main aim of this project was to directly confront the silence and stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS 

and GBV, and to empower the community to change attitudes, behaviors, and to take action with sustainable community-based 

interventions. This was accomplished through advocacy, social mobilization, awareness and capacity building. Specific activities 

included developing and disseminating communication materials, conducting training, sensitization meetings, festivals dialogues, 

debates, discussions, establishing networks and providing financial support to women’s groups. 

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To increase awareness on the 

link between HIV/AIDS and 

GBV and to challenge current 

attitudes surrounding sexual 

practices to reduce HIV/AIDS 

transmission 

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200 (35F, 165M) religious leaders, journalists and community leaders were trained on the link 

between GBV and HIV/AIDS. Pre and post test results indicated that knowledge of HIV/AIDS and 

GBV increased by over 22% as a result of the training 

As a result of the newly established HIV/AIDS network, Kivulini was approached to conduct 

additional training: 70 participants (40 home based care providers and 30 NGO workers) were 

trained on GBV and HIV/AIDS 

1 radio spot aired, 10,000 flyers, 5,000 posters and 2,000 t-shirts were disseminated to 

demonstrate the link between HIV/AIDS and GBV 

791 posters and 725 fliers and 283 t-shirts distributed during 16 Days of Activism, Global Week 

of Action, workshops and meetings to clients, community members, parliamentarians, other 

organizations in the Mwanza region 

20,000 fliers reprinted by HAKIELIMU to be distributed countrywide to Friends of Education in 

Tanzania, and 3,500 posters and 3,500 fliers printed 

6 Ngoma/theatre groups were supported for performances in festivals 

50 women received small grants for income generating activities/to access health services. As a 

result, the women were able to improve existing businesses or start several small businesses such 

as the production and sales of bricks and the sales of products such as produce, flour and poultry 

10 groups were provided with grants for saving and credit schemes. One group, the SAFINA group 

had a profit increase of 45% (90,000 TZS) as a result of the grant money 

30 participants (24F, 6M) from health sector, social welfare, NGOs and Kivulini established a HIV/ 

AIDS prevention care and treatment network to strengthen referral services and increase use 

Increased level of support and follow-up from the trained community volunteers to ensure 

appropriate referrals to care and treatment services 

As a result of the network, collaborative research between Kivulini and Sekou-Toure Hospital began 

on use of Jatropha soap for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) 


Maimuna Kanyamala, +255 282.500.961/744.367.484 

kivulini@africaonline.co.tz/admin@kivulini.org 


Society for Women and Aids in Africa, Tanzania Branch: Muheza 

Chapter (SWAAT-MUHEZA Chapter) 


Grant: 72,028,808.25.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: SWAAT-MUHEZA Chapter is one of 36 chapters 

in Muheza district in Tanga Region, comprising 52 members. SWAAT focuses on 

sensitization and education on the HIV/AIDS pandemic, counseling people infected 

with HIV/AIDS, research on HIV/AIDS and dissemination of findings. 

Project Title: Development of High Nutritive Formula Based on Solar Dried Orange 

Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) for Children infected/affected with HIV/AIDS (CAIBA) 


Target Group: Children 0-8 years 

Geographical Focus: Muheza District, Tanga Region 

Priority Area: Care and treatment 

Project Description: The aim of the project was to improve the nutritional status of CAIBA (0-8 years) through developing 

and administering a high nutritive diet using OFSP in combination with available cereals and legumes. The project worked to 

improve the capacity of caretakers of CAIBA by training them on the importance of good nutrition, hygienic practices, caring 

and management of the infected/affected children and solar drying technology. The project strove to provide the highest nutritional 

care and support of CAIBA, 0-8 years, through provision of a developed diet, appropriate facilities and close monitoring 

of its effect on these children. The project also facilitated caretakers of CAIBA to cultivate OFSP for future use. 

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To improve nutrition and 

health status of CAIBA 0-8 

years 


A surve was conducted and a report generated on identifying CAIBA and caretakers 

37 CAIBA and 30 caretakers in Muheza District were identified though a survey 

4 solar driers were constructed and used to dry OFSP chips 

2 local artisans were trained on how to construct solar driers 

30 caretakers and 30 SWAAT members were trained to dry OFS and use the solar driers 

Three recipes were developed for a highly nutritive diet using different ratios of solar dried OF SP 

flour, with cereals and legumes based on energy requirements for children in this age group 

A nutritional evaluation of the developed formula led to selection of the maize: finger millet: 

groundnuts flour (40:10:20:30), which has been adopted for use in porridge 

30 CAIBA caretakers were trained on how to prepare the selected recipe, and caretakers started 

feeding their children in November 2006 

34 CAIBA ate the formula which was prepared and distributed by SWAAT members 

30 SWAAT members started visiting the households of the caretakers to monitor utilization of the 

diet (preparing the porridge and feeding the children) in December 2006 


Dr. Y.C. Muzanila, Project Coordinator 

+255 232.603.404 

Muzanila1@yahoo.com 


Help Age International 

Grant: 196,796,250.00 TZS 

Project Title: Reducing impact of HIV/AIDS on older caregivers and their affected 

family members 


Target Group: Older caregivers 

Geographical Focus: Arusha region, Coast region, Tanga region, Iringa region, 

Dar es Salaam region 

Priority Area: Care and Support/ Prevention, advocacy and Information, Education 

and Communication (IEC) 

Project Objective: The main objective is to implement, assess and document models 

of home-based care (HBC) that support older caregivers of people living with HIV/ 

AIDS (PLHAs) and through strengthening organizations and self advocacy groups, 

inclusion of these models in national standards and policies. 

Project Description: The impact of HIV/AIDS on older caregivers of PLHAs was 

the focus of this project. This included effective HBC training modified to address 

older caregiver’s understanding of HIV/AIDS, their skills and experience, and how 

these influence the national standards and policies. Help Age worked with WAMATA, 

EWOREC, SHISO, CHAWAMA and GSSST and four other non-governmental organizations 

(NGOs) to develop the modified HBC curriculum and guidelines used to 

train elderly HBC providers. 

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Adapted existing HBC national guidelines and curriculum to older PLHA caregivers 

Documented and published 5000 copies in Kiswahili and English 

Provided care for PLHAs in 57 communities 

Trained 114 older caregivers and HBC kits 

Developed monitoring framework on access to Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) in 25 communities 

Developed an advocacy plan targeting local policy makers in 10 wards 


Abdul Jetha, Country Director 

+255 222.774.796/270.019, hait@helpagetz.org 

Founded in 1987, HelpAge 

International Tanzania 

(HAIT) seeks to create a 

wider understanding and 

recognition of ageing issues, 

and particularly poverty in old 

age, within civil society and the 

Tanzanian government. 

In order to meet the goal 

of alleviating poverty and 

improving the quality of life for 

this population, HAIT facilitates 

a strong movement of older 

people through empowerment. 

Through strengthening age care 

organizations, orchestrating 

interaction with government 

structures and access to 

resources and seeking to 

mainstream issues nationally, 

HAIT achieves their goal of 

creating a wider understanding. 


Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital 

Grant: 225,739,280.00 TZS 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS Treatment Center of Excellence 


Target Group: People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in Dar es Salaam and cases 

referred from other regions 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam 

Priority Area: Care and treatment 

Project Objective: To further strengthen the diagnostic and treatment capability 

for the Center of Excellence for the comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS 

(including voluntary counseling and testing (VCT), diagnosis, treatment, monitoring 

and follow-up) and develop management information systems (MIS) to improve care 

for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA). 

Project Description: Presently, there are limited healthcare facilities that have the 

infrastructure to provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS care. Lack of adequate infrastructure, 

high treatment cost and stigma were identified as some key obstacles for scaling 

up. Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital has successfully established an HIV/AIDS Treatment 

Center of Excellence. The Hospital now manages 680–720 patients with HIV/ 

AIDS) and has 15–25 in-patients with HIV/AIDS presenting severe opportunistic 

infections (OIs). The Hospital proposes to expand its diagnostic and monitoring facilities to enable early diagnosis and comprehensive 

management. 

MIS must be developed as a tool for operational research and for monitoring and evaluation. Operational research is necessary 

for improving care quality. The Hospital also will install a safe hospital waste disposal system. 

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Quality care provided on an in- and out-patient basis to PLHAs 

A colonoscope was procured and is being used to diagnose OI in the gastrointestinal tract 

An automated clinical chemistry analyzer acquired to accurately monitor biochemistry (renal liver, 

cardiac) parameters 

Additional laboratory space and resource room was made available and training facility operational 

Laboratory MIS in place 

Safe hospital waste disposal facility operational and safe blood transfusion system made available 


Dr. Kaushik L Ramaiya, Consultant Physician 

+255 022.211.4991 

hindu@cats-net.com 

Shree Hindu Mandal, Dar es 

Salaam was founded in 1919 

and is a service organization 

for the Hindu region of Dar es 

Salaam. It was registered as a 

Missionary Society by Ministry 

of Home Affairs on April 22nd, 

1955. 

Shree Hindu Mandal serves 

the people of Tanzania 

in health, education and 

crematorium services. 

Additionally, the hospital 

serves the Hindu community 

in religion education, social 

welfare, marriage reconciliation 

and youth development. 


Heifer International 

Grant: 199,500,000.00 TZS 

Project Title: Small Holder Livestock Keeping and Capacity Building of Rural 

Communities to Mitigate the Effect of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic 


Target Group: Families affected/afflicted with HIV/AIDS 

Geographical Focus: 14 regions representing 20 districts 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation / care and support 

Project Objective: Empowering families affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic in 

rural communities by providing them with dairy goats, chickens and related technical 

services to improve their household nutrition 

Project Description: This project aimed to empower 500 targeted 500 rural families 

affected by HIV/AIDS to mitigate the negative effects of HIV/AIDS by improving 

their household nutrition and income. This was done through provision of dairy goats 

and chickens as a single package, in order to supplement goat products with eggs and 

chicken meat. The target families received one female dairy goat, three chickens and 

one cock. Beneficiaries also received training on animal husbandry and HIV/AIDS 

prevention, care and control. 

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Established communities in every project village with community support to beneficiaries. 

500 target families were trained and provided with 500 dairy goats and chickens. 

Income and nutrition for 500 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) and their families were 

improved. 

Social status and integration of PLHAs and their families in the community was improved 


Stella Bitende, Project Manager 

+255 027.250.6805 

stella.bitende@heifertz.org 

Heifer’s mission is to work with 

communities to end hunger 

and poverty and care for the 

earth. By giving families a 

hand-up, not just a hand-out, 

we empower them to turn lives 

of hunger and poverty into 

self-reliance and hope. With 

gifts of livestock and training, 

we help families improve their 

nutrition and generate income 

in sustainable ways. 

Heifer Project Tanzania 

(HPT) administers support to 

Tanzanian small farmers and 

pastoralists under the auspices 

of the Tanzanian Government. 

The project is currently being 

administered through the 

Ministry of Water and Livestock 

Development through renewable 

Letters of Agreement. 


Femina HIP (formerly East African Development 

Communication Foundation (EADCF) 

Grant: 207,145,312.00 TZS 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS Information, Education and Communication (IEC) 

Booklets 


Target Group: children 7-15, gatekeepers (parents, families, guardians and teachers), 

health professionals and rural communities 

Geographical Focus: Targeted NGOs and Government Institutions across Tanzania 

Priority Area: Advocacy & Information, Education and Communication (IEC) 

Project Description: This was the second phase of a project aimed at scaling up 

and expanding Si Mchezo! Magazine. In this second phase, Femina HIP aimed to continue 

its successful adaptation of Soul City booklets. 

Project Objective: The objective was to translate from English to Kiswahili and 

adapt to the Tanzanian cultural context, three printed materials from Soul City (one of 

South Africa’s leading health promotion NGOs), in order to educate people on antiretroviral 

therapies (ART), how to cope with children who are affected/infected with 

HIV/AIDS and educate children on healthy lifestyles. The materials are designed to 

facilitate behavior change through ‘edutainment’ methodology. Materials are attractive, 

entertaining, relevant and emotionally engaging to the audience. 

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30,000 copies of each booklet “VVU na UKIMWI huathiri watoto pia”, “VVU, UKIMWI na Tiba”, 

and “Watoto Bomba” were designed, produced and distributed with nation-wide coverage 

Booklets were used to support districts to implement their HIV/AIDS plans and the National HIV/ 

AIDS Communications Strategy 

Booklets were pre-tested positively with target audiences 

There was a demand for booklets from all over the country from civil society 

and government 


Aine Mushi, Project Manager 

femina-hip@raha.com 

+255 222.128.265 

Femina HIP is a multimedia 

initiative working with youth 

and partners throughout 

Tanzania to promote sexual 

health, HIV/AIDS prevention 

and healthy lifestyles. Femina 

HIP uses ‘edutainment’ as its 

main approach, entertaining 

and educating youth and their 

communities in appealing, 

exciting formats that mirror 

youth culture and language. Real 

life stores and docudrama are 

central to the approach as well 

as an interactive, participatory 

production processes. 


ENVIROCARE (Environmental Human 

Rights Care and Gender Organization) 

Grant: 216,837,255.00 TZS 

Project Title: Vocational Training for HIV/AIDS Orphans and Vulnerable Children 

(OVC) in Musoma 


Target Group: 200 OVC between 14 to 20 years old, (110 girls and 90 boys) 

Geographical Focus: The project was implemented in—Musoma urban and Musoma 

rural,Mara region districts. 

Priority Area: Impact mitigation focused on OVC 

Project Objective: To improve the livelihoods of HIV/AIDS OVC via vocational 

training and income generating activities 


The project aimed to improve livelihoods of HIV/AIDS OVC through short-term 

vocational training, provision of equipment and raw materials to trained HIV/AIDS 

OVC for income generating activities, and facilitating production centers. In addition, 

the project provided support to child-headed families, so heads can attend vocational and entrepreneur training, record keeping, 

marketing, group management and leadership and planning. The project was conducted through partnership with SIDO-Mara 

and St. Anthony VTC in Musoma. It was envisaged that apart from improving their livelihoods, the project would also reduce 

the problem of unemployment among youth as well as their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS infection. 

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200 OVC were trained in vocational skills. 

197 participants were trained OVC supported with equipment and raw materials for various 

income generating activities. 

70% of the trained OVC have started income generating activities/small businesses. 

100 child-headed families were supported with food, clothes and medical expenses while heads of 

the families attended vocational training. 


Loyce Lema, Executive Director 

+255 222.701.507 

envirocare_2002@yahoo.com/envirocare@bol.co.tz 

Envirocare is a non-profit, nonpartisan, 

non-governmental 

organization founded in 1993 

in Tanzania. 

Envirocare works towards 

building a society where all 

citizens can benefit equally. 

Promoting and supporting 

environmental conservation 

and livelihood through a 

gender, human rights based 

and participatory approach 

Envirocare utilizes advocacy, 

capacity building and action 

research to achieve its mission. 


Dogodogo Street Children Trust 

Grant: 148,215,900.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: Dogodogo operates the largest holistic street child 

project in Tanzania. They work with boys, ages 7-18 with an aim to empower vulnerable 

children directly through providing basic needs and indirectly via advocacy and 

network programs. Dogodogo works in partnership with the National Network of 

Organizations working with Children (NNOC) and the Global Network of Religions 

for Children – Africa. 

Project Title: Mobile Street Children Arts Against Aids (MAAA) 


Target Group: Urban and rural children, 7 to 15, vulnerable to adult predators and 

sexual abuse within their families. The secondary target focuses on adults, particularly 

parents of young children. 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam and coast Regions for the MAAA. 

Priority Area: Advocacy, Impact Mitigation 

Project Description: A professional film was produced with the MAAA with the primary message that children have sexual 

rights and the right to say no to abuse. The film was broadcast on national television. Secondarily, the project will educate adults 

to protect children from sexual abuse and to not perpetrate sexually abuse. 

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Nine children gave over 10 performances, including one for the President of Ireland 

Nine children completed 18-month courses in multimedia and were awarded National Arts Council 

of Tanzania (BASATA) certificates 

Nine children produced short films viewed at the Zanzibar international film festival (ZIFF) 

Dogodogo recorded a music CD with songs creating awareness for children of HIV/AIDS and 

children’s rights 

A 100-minute docu-drama film titled “Children Say No to Sexual Abuse” premiered at ZIFF. 


Sabas Masawe, Project Coordinator 

+255 222.850.447 

dogodogo@cats-net.com 

jpruitt@bol.co.tz 


The primary objective is to 

empower street children to 

act as peer educators through 

street theatre, music, film and 

visual arts to reverse growing 

social and cultural perceptions 

that children do not have 

sexual rights. Children were 

empowered to say no to 

sexual abuse. 


The Center for Counseling, Nutrition and 

Healthcare (COUNSENUTH) 

Grant: 215,470,500.00 TZS 

Project Title: Nutritional Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PL- 

HAs) and children living with HIV/AIDS aged 2–8 years focusing on Nutrition and 

Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART). 


Target Group: Counselors, Community care providers, PLHAs and the general 

public 

Geographic Area: Kilimanjaro and Mbeya Regions 

Priority Area: Capacity building and nationwide education and information materials 

Project Objective: To strengthen the continuum of care at the community level 

through simple nutrition information materials and build the capacity of communitybased 

(CBO), faith-based (FBO) and non-governmental (NGO) organizations on nutritional care and support for PLHAs. 


With the scaling up ART, there is a need for strengthening nutritional care and support for PLHAs to enhance drug adherence, nutritional 

status and minimize side effects of drugs. In addition, the project focuses on nutritional care for children infected with HIV/AIDS. 

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15,000–20,000 booklets on nutrition for PLHAs were printed and distributed to targeted care and 

treatment centers (CTC) and organizations 

8,000 Body Mass Index cards were printed and distributed 

3,000 training and reference manuals were printed and distributed 

10,000 nutritional counseling books for PHLAs were developed and distributed 

9,000 books on nutritional care for children with HIV/AIDS, ages 2 – 9 years, were developed and 

distributed 

32 radio programs on healthy eating and nutrition for persons on ART and children with HIV/AIDS, 

ages 2 – 9, aired on 4 radio stations 

100 care providers were trained on nutritional care and support for PLHAs 

29 CBO, FBO and NGOs were provided with technical support 


Mary Materu, Executive Director 

+255 022.215.2705 

counsenuth@cats-net.com 

marymateru@yahoo.com 

COUNSENUTH is a nongovernmental, 

non- profit 

organization registered in 

1998. COUNSENUTH’s 

mission is to contribute 

towards the improvement and 

quality of life of Tanzanians 

through strengthening access 

to care. More specifically 

promoting preventive health, 

nutritional care and counseling 

for vulnerable populations at 

the community level. 


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Caritas Kigoma 

Grant: 80,628,450.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: Caritas Kigoma is a regional faith-based organization 

under the Diocese of Kigoma. It is a branch of Caritas Internationalist. Caritas Kigoma 

is active in assistance with gender-oriented development, water supply, mobile vocational 

training, food security, horticulture for HIV/AIDS affected women and other areas. 

Project Title: Joint Community Response Strategy in the Faith-Based Approach to 

combat HIV/AIDS in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region 


Target Group: Religious leaders, people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWAs), orphans 

and vulnerable children (OVCs) and widows 

Geographical Focus: Kibondo District in Kigoma Region 

Priority Area: Impact Mitigation 

Project Description: Caritas Kigoma built on the regional working relationship between Christian churches and Bakwata. 

The project had several facets: 

Interfaith networking and advocacy; 

Local Christian leaders in Kibondo working with peers in Uganda to gain insight on effective mechanisms to mitigate HIV/ 

AIDS impact; 

Community groups and interfaith activities developed in Kibondo District; 

The development of OVC support activities in Kibondo; 

Legal and advisory services offered to protect inheritance and property rights. 


Inter-religious council established for PLHAs and OVC support 

The Kibondo English Medium Primary School opened. 10% of are OVC enrolled with scholarships 

from inter-religious sources. 

Basic teaching materials developed and used. 

Kibondo Muslim leaders who visited Uganda and Zanzibar are “talking” confidently on HIV/AIDS 

to their believers in mosques 

527 OVC and 35 PLHAs received support. 

40 people were trained on inheritance, property rights and conflict resolution for OVC and widows. 

Partners in Kibondo, Kakonko, Nyaronga and Kifura parishes sought finances for moderate activity 

scaling up for psychosocial and trauma healing training for PLHAs. 


Mr. Mulaga Lukondo, Project Manager 

+255 282.803.657 

dokipcco@mwanza-online.com 


To create an integrated faithbased 

community response to 

the challenges posed by HIV/ 

AIDS in Kibondo by facilitating 

a common understanding 

and joint action; Furthermore, 

the project aimed to ensure 

orphans enjoy basic human 

rights, in particular basic 

education and basic needs 


Archdiocese of Mwanza, Health 

Department 

Grant: 73,542,115.00 TZS 

To increase and sustain HIV/ 

Description of Organization: The Health Department of the Archdiocese of AIDS prevention programs 

Mwanza was established in 1990 to execute health activities including HIV/AIDS pro- started in November 2003 by 

grams. Geographically, the Health Department of the Archdiocese covers the Mwanza the local islanders.; This initiative 

Region. The department also undertakes care and support programs and HIV/AIDS 

and Tuberculosis initiatives. 

was under the coordination 

of volunteer missionaries 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS Prevention Project Ukerewe Island 

supervised by the Archdiocese 


to empower local islanders to 

Target Group: 1,425 men and women from 19 villages on Ukerewe Island between 

12-70 years of age. 

assume behavior responsibility. 

Workshops were held in 19 

Geographical Focus: 19 villages in Ukerewe district 

Priority Area: Prevention 

villages over 12 months. 

Project Description: The project supported an HIV/AIDS program in 19 villages of Ukerewe with the aim of empowering 

and educating the targeted population on HIV/AIDS. By engaging local leaders to facilitate education awareness seminars in the 

19 villages, the program achieved awareness. Transport access to the 19 villages was a major input in this project. 

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25 facilitators were trained in Stepping Stones methodology for HIV/AIDS and received refresher 

trainings 

54 HIV/AIDS awareness/training sessions in nine villages reaching 1125 people were held 

Audio-visual equipment, vehicles and communication tools were purchased 


Three types of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials were developed, 

reproduced and in use 


Mrs. Emmerenciana Mashiku, Project Manager 

+255 282.500.156 

healtharch@mwanza-online.com, archmwz@mwanza-online.com 


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Afya Bora Mobile Medical Unit 

Grant: 226,543,896.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: Afya Bora is a registered NGO in Tanzania (1993) Project Objectives 

providing health information and promoting public health. Afya Bora develops health 

To develop sexual and 

and HIV/AIDS awareness for individuals and the general public. Afya Bora encourages 

reproductive health 

public participation in decision-making at all levels of society, specifically in health and 

mobile pre-school education in nomadic communities. 

community-based 

interventions, in order 

to prevent HIV/AIDS 

Project Title: Simanjiro Community-Based HIV/AIDS project 

transmission, care and support 


for PLHAs and mitigation of 

Target Group: Simanjiro Community 

HIV/AIDS impact 

Geographical Focus: 10 wards of Simanjiro District 

Priority Area: Prevention, Impact Mitigation 

Project Description: This project was a collaboration between Afya Bora and MWEDO. A community-based approach was 

created and approved by traditional leaders (CTL) with activities directed at youth, commonly known as Moran, women and 

school-age children. This approach relied heavily on interactive dramas and cultural activities to mobilize and sensitize people to 

HIV/AIDS. Food and school support have been given to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and their families and orphans 

and vulnerable children (OVCs). Homecare givers, the majority family members, were trained and supported by district level 

trainers. Peer health educator training resulted in widespread message dissemination to the communities in the district. 


20 PLHAs were trained on resource mobilization 

60 PLHAs were trained on community mobilization 

58 peer education trainers of training (TOTs) were trained 

166 individuals were trained as peer educators 

865 individuals were reached through peer education. 

30 individuals were trained as home based care (HBC) services providers 

120 PLHAs were reached by HBC program 

80 OVCs were supported with food, school and home needs 


Brown Mathew ole Suya, Executive Chairman 

+255 754.850.844 


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Round 4 


Diocese of Morogo – Amani Center for Persons with Disabilities 

Grant: 88,987,500.00 TZS 

Performance Period: November 2006 

Description of Organization: Amani is a non-governmental organization 

(NGO) and non-profit organization established in 1992 by parents of disabled children.Amani 

facilitates programs and projects to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission. Projects 

focus on human rights, education funds for disadvantaged and vulnerable girls, 

and education for pastoralists particularly in the Maasai and Mang’ati communities. 

Amani’s campaigns and activities included seminars on the needs of disabled persons, 

two day-care centers for disabled children, a vocational training center for disabled 

youth, mobile clinics, home visits, counselling, home-based care (HBC) services for 

people living with HIV/AIDS, among the disabled community. 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS education campaign and counseling for infected or affected children (0-8) within the disabled community 


Geographical Focus: Morogoro Rural, Mvomero, Kilosa Districts and Morogoro municipality 

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, care and support 

Project Description: Morogoro, ranks in the top five for highest HIV/AIDS rates in Tanzania. The aim of this project is to 

educate the disabled community, specifically by counseling affected and infected HIV/AIDS disabled persons and to strengthen 

care for the children affected (0-8). 

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8 Education counselors were trained 

15,750 disabled persons were educated through seminars 

50 costumes for awareness group were purchased 

25 sets of playing equipment were purchased 

50 sets of painting equipment were purchased 

50 sets of learning equipment were purchased 

10 wheelchairs, 50 mats, 50 desks were purchased 

Meals were provided to children 5 days per week 

Districts were requested to include HIV/AIDS activities among the disabled community 


Mama Josephine Bakhita, Program Director 

+255 232.603.982 

amani_centre@yahoo.com 

bakhitaj@hotmail.com 


HIV/AIDS campaign targeting 

the disabled, instilling 

awareness and education 

on HIV/AIDS care and 

transmission prevention 


Eastern and Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran 

Church in Tanzania (ECD) 


Grant: 198,883,650.00 TZS 

Description of Organization: The Eastern and Coastal Diocese comprises more than Support the Church’s 

88,488 registered church members in Dar es Salaam, Coast, Zanzibar and Pemba regions. preventive, care and support 

The ECD is involved in various social and development activities including: primary initiatives, with special 

healthcare; primary, secondary and vocational education; social welfare, mass media emphasis on integrated 

communications and community development initiatives. 

PMTCT 

The ECD owns and manages several health and educational institutions. 

Project Title: Integrated prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS (PMTCT) 

Performance Period: November 2006 through March 2008 

Target Group: Youth 14–24 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Coast, Zanzibar and Pemba regions 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy, Information, Education and Communication (IEC), care and support, institutional 

capacity building and children (aged 0-18) infected or affected by HIV/AIDS 

Project Description: The ECD (through the NACP Surveillance Report, 2003) found that HIV infection had continued to spread 

indicating high risk of infection among youth and a higher vulnerability of infection among women. The project works to support the 

church’s preventive, care and support initiatives through training and capacity building to the church health workers on PMTCT clinical 

skills that enhance the church’s quality of services. Trainings were directed at pastors, evangelists, parish workers, women and youth 

groups focusing on prevention. The workshops expanded to cover issues of care and support strategies, stigma reduction and constructive 

male involvement in HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support. The project worked to increase knowledge, skills and attitudes for 

HIV/AIDS prevention among the targeted population through behavioral change communication (BCC) and social marketing. 

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29 health workers (20 F, 9 M) were trained in PMTCT clinical skills 

20 health workers (12 F, 8 M) were trained in HIV/AIDS stigma reduction 

100 church choir leaders were trained in “entertain-educate” strategies for the prevention of HIV/AIDS 

5 health workers, 34 Pastors, 31 Evangelists were trained in male involvement in HIV/AIDS 

prevention, care and support 

52 radio programs and 350 radio spots aired on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support 

51 radio programs and 352 radio spots were aired through Upendo Radio FM, Radio One and Star TV 

5000 leaflets, 500 calendars, and 500 stickers were prepared, printed and distributed 

120 women, men, youth and pastors participated in a church conference on care and support challenges 

100 orphans were supported with school uniforms (shirt, short/skirt and shoes) 

100 orphans were supported with mattresses and mosquito nets 

60 home visiting trips performed for 20 orphans 


Rev. Ernest W. Kadiva, Chaplain, Azania Front 

+255 022.211.3246 

elct-ecd@simbanet.net 


Iyana Educational Trust (IET) 

Grant: 75,241,822.00 TZS 

Performance Period: November 2006 

Description of Organization: IET’s focus as a non-profit organization is Orphans 

and Vulnerable Children (OVC). IET has executed various HIV/AIDS capacity 

building projects, prevention and MOVC care initiatives. Specifically, the projects 

target training, documentation, and design of monitoring and evaluation tools, while 

training local government leaders on monitoring and evaluation. 

Project Title: HIV/AIDS capacity building through prevention, awareness creation, 

and community outreach programs, and advocacy through information, education 

and communication on positive behavior change 


Geographical Focus: Bagamoyo district: Dunda, Magomeni, Yombo, Zinga, Kiwangwa and Kiromo 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy, Information, Education and Communication (IEC), Impact Mitigation and Community 

Outreach programs 

Project Description: A lack of awareness and emphasis of the OVC living conditions perpetuates abuse and increases the risk 

of HIV/AIDS transmission. IET gathered baseline data on the increasing HIV/AIDS rate within the OVC populations. 6 project 

wards were surveyed, leaving the three most affected wards of Mbwewe (599), Miono (565) and Chalinze (785) unreached. This 

project aims to strengthen awareness and access to resources for OVCs. 

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6 furnished offices were opened in Dunda, Magomeni, Kiwangwa, Zinga, Yombo and Kiromo 

10,000 posters, pamphlets, books, leaflets were disseminated 

40 teachers were trained on challenges and impact of MOVC and strategizing techniques. 

6 public events were conducted 

54 community members were sensitized on HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention 

12 MOVC were provided with school materials 

365 radio spots aired on Radio One station on HIV/AIDS prevention in MOVCs 


Mr. Macdonald Nehemiah, Program Manager 

+255 078.665.3775/022.266.7162 

ieducational@yahoo.com 


To create awareness on the 

HIV/AIDS impact on MOVCs, 

and community and to reduce 

the level of vulnerability of 

MOVCs to HIV/AIDS 


Orphans Relief Services (ORES) 

Grant: 198,849,000.00 TZS 

Performance Period: October 2006 

Description of Organization: ORES Tanzania in the last 10 years has grown 

from a small community based organization to a large non-governmental organization 

(NGO) with comprehensive services in the Mwanza, Mtwara, and Ruvuma regions. 

Part of a local and national network of agencies and partnership, ORES collaborates to 

serve orphans in need of services on varying levels. 

ProjectTitle: Scaling up Intervention: Prevention Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) 

Geographical Focus: Namtumbo District, Mbinga Districts and Songea Urban 

Priority Area: Prevention; advocacy; and enformation, education and communication 

(IEC) 

Project Description: The project utilized participatory approaches. The community and family were encouraged to participate 

in PMTCT in Ruvuma Region: Songea, Namtumbo, and Mbinga Districts. The aim was to prevent transmission of HIV from the 

pregnant mother to the child by educating the pregnant women on prevention. Elements of the training included: equipping maternal 

and child healthcare (MCH) service providers, rural birth attendants and women living with HIV/AIDS with skills, accurate 

information, access to facilities on PMTCT and promoting greater involvement of male partners in the PMTCT. 

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300,000 PMTCT IEC materials were produced and disseminated 

8,500 women living with HIV/AIDS were trained on PMTCT 

300 PLHA from Songea, Mbinga and Tunduru district were trained on PMTCT 

2,800 pregnant women received voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and PMTCT training 

100 MCH providers and 140 paramedical MCH providers trained on PMTCT and HBC 

20 ORES volunteers trained through training of trainers (TOT) on project implementation 

60 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and 60 MCH providers were trained on PMTCT and VCT 

160 male partners were sensitized on their female partner’s PMTCT program 

30 community leaders and partner organizations trained on lobbying and advocacy skills for antiretroviral 

(ARV) prophylaxis 

8 radio programs on PMTCT aired 

60 PMTCT training guidelines and 60 training manual in Kiswahili were printed 

Knowledge of PMTCT among the people in Ruvuma Region increased from 2% (2006) to 89% (2008) 

Children born with HIV infection from HIV infected women reduced from 78% in 2006 to 14% in 2008 


Dr. Hermengild Mayunga, Program Coordinator 

+255 025.260.0419 

drmayunga@ores.or.tz 

info@ores.or.tz 


To prevent HIV/AIDS from being 

passed from mother to unborn 

child by enhancing knowledge 

of PMTCT to the expectant 

mothers, equipping MCH 

workers and traditional birth 

attendants with the information 

and technology they need to 

provide at prenatal and post 

natal care to women 


Masasi Women Development Association 

(MAWODEA) 

Grant: 154,529,700.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: MAWODEA is non-profit organization assisting 

women in the Masasi districts and was established in 1996 by women with the 

aim of coordinating small scale economic initiatives to combat poverty. MAWODEA 

trains on financial management and business development, leadership organization, 

entrepreneurship, legal rights for women and children, monitoring and evaluation and 

awareness on HIV/AIDS transmission and venereal diseases. 

Project Title: Nutritional Education and Care for People Living With HIV/AIDS 

(PLHAs) 

Geographical Focus: 34 wards of Masasi district 

Priority Area: Care and Support 

Project Description: The project increased the overall well-being for PLHA families 

and communities, as women learn about good nutrition and its benefits. Local leaders 

trained ward facilitators of PLHA families and encouraged people to engage in planting 

appropriate fruits and vegetables, and trained them on the making and use of solar dryers. 

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20 women as trainers of trainers were trained 

4000 training materials were provided and distributed 

20 women were trained on construction and use of solar driers 

Trained on nutrition education for PLHAs 

36 solar dryers constructed and distributed 

1683 women trained in solar dries skills 

1683 women trained on the uses of solar drying fruits and vegetables 

20 Women (as ToTs) were trained on nutrition education for PLHAs 

4000 training materials were developed and disseminated 


Margaret Malenga 

Financial Manager 

+255 078. 453.4438 


The goal of the project is to 

increase the overall well-being 

for people living with HIV/ 

AIDS, their families and the 

community. Women and the 

community will learn about 

the benefits nutritious meal. 

A program performance 

record will demonstrate the 

program’s implementation and 

improved skills , knowledge 

and strengthened capacity. 

Additionally, participants will 

gain experience on solar drying 

for fruits and vegetables. 


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NGO Njakihutco Group 

Grant: 97, 923,000.00 TZS 


Project Title: Care and Support to Orphans, Widows/Widowers and People Living 

with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) and their families 

Target Group: 200 Orphanage students, 200 PLHAs and their families and Widows/Widowers 

Geographical Focus: Project were implemented in 20 villages in eight wards of 

Isalavanu,Rungemba, Mafinga,Mtwango, Ifwagi,Luhunga ,Makungu, and Ihalimba in 

Mufindi Districts 

Project Description: The aim of the project was to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS 

in the community through awareness. This project contributes to the national goal to 

coordinate the implementation of national multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDs. 

The project focused on results of a needs assessment detailing training for the following 

groups: HBC coordinators, PLHAs and Income Generating Activities (IGAs). 

Also focus group discussion and presentation were used to carry out project activities. 


Mhenzzi Frederick Joseph 

Njakihutcongo@yahoo.com 

+255 071.563.0804/ 64.5919 



Educate families on 

prevention and awareness 

of HIV/AIDS 

Provide care and material 

support to affected families 

Conduct impact mitigation 

Provision of school supplies 

Trainings on HBC 

Counseling sessions to 

PLHAs and their families 

Provision of materials 

support to PLHAs 

Conduct leadership training 

on bylaw to 60 groups 

Awareness creation on 

HIV/AIDS 

Conduct training on IGAs 

Provision of grants 

Conduct awareness on the 

rights of PLHAs 

All 200 orphanage students were supplied with school material and uniforms. They are now 

attending school regularly. 

40 HBC Coordinators were trained (2from each project village) 

350 PLHAs were reached by HBC 

425 PLHAs received counseling 

200 PLHAs benefited from materials from the Njakihutco group 

180 members from 60 groups were trained on bylaw formulation that will guide the group norms. 

95%PLHAs established different kind of small IGA projects as a result of the training, such as home 

gardening, piggery and poultry raising as a result soft grants Stigma among the PLHAs was reduced 

as a result of the training 


St. Benedict’s Hospital Ndanda 

Grant: 112,214,372.00 TZS 

Performance Period: October 2006 through September 2008 

Description of Organization: St. Benedict’s Hospital is a Catholic voluntary agency 

hospital in Ndanda with an integrated Diploma-Nursing School. Prior to the hospital, a 

health services facility was first established in 1908 by two Congregations of Benedictine Missionaries. 

Ndanda Hospital has 300 beds and serves patients from Mtwara and Lindi Regions. 

The Hospital started in September 2005 with the provision of anti-retrovirals (ARVs). 

Project Title: Establishing Continuum of Care from Community Program with 

Prevention and Care to Full Access for Treatment 

Geographical Focus: While St. Benedict’s Hospital has a wider health service area, 

the target geographical location is the area of Ndanda Catholic Parish: villages within 

Mkalapa, Mwena, Njenga, liputu, Mpowora, Tuungane in Masasi districts. 

Target Population: General population and People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) 

Priority Area: Prevention, Care and Support to the Most Vulnerable Children (MVC), and Information, Education and 

Communication (IEC) 

Project Description: The project increased awareness and involvement in HIV/AIDS prevention and home based care 

(HBC), and strengthened ties between hospitals and communities. These goals were achieved through holistic care including 

HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support. The project does so through the partnership between St. Benedict’s Hospital 

and the UZ|IMA Program of Ndanda parish. 

With Project the integrated Results: Care and Treatment Centre (CTC) and Voluntary Counseling and Testing Centre (VCT) and the Prevention 

of Mother 95 to Child volunteers Transmission were trained (PMTCT) on how services, to provide St. Benedict’s qualitative Hospital HBC offers testing, medical follow up and treatment of 

HIV/AIDS patients. Some specific prevention actions are also conducted by the hospital itself, such as training and sensitization 

26 peer educators were trained on HIV/AIDS 

of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and traditional healers. 

Health Clubs were established in Primary Schools 

8 village events were organized to promote awareness and prevention, 7 had on the spot testing 

The new Community HIV Program, called UZIMA, was launched on the 1st of December 2006. The strong links with vil- 

1869 pregnant women were tested and all HIV+ enrolled for PMTCT 

lage and community leaders were visible on 1st December- World AIDS Day- when 650 attended the official launch of Uzima. 

UZIMA translates An integrated to “health” CTC and was “well established being”. The program started with two main aims: care in the form of HBC and prevention 

of HIV/AIDS. 187 partners of pregnant mothers were tested for HIV/AIDS 

176 PMTCT treatments were initiated 

317 people were trained by stepping stones in behavior change and awareness 

418 patients were enrolled in HBC 

4,523 were counseled, tested and results received 

946 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) were enrolled in CTC, 344 PLHA’s started on ARV’s 


Piet Hein Meckmann, Project manager 

+255 784 342088 uzima@ndanda.net/ hivcare@ndanda.net 

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To increase awareness 

and involvement of the 

community in HIV/AIDS 

prevention and HBC 

To provide integrated HIV/ 

AIDS services at the hospital 

To expand and improve the 

continuum of care between 

the hospital and community 


Society for Women and AIDS in Africa – 

Tanzania Branch (SWAA-T) 

Grant: 97, 923,000.00 TZS 

To improve PSS care and 

support given to OVC 

Performance Period: October 2006 through September 2007 

through capacity building on 

Description of Organization: SWAA-T was found by a group of professional psychosocial knowledge to 

women who attended the AIDS conference in Stockholm, Sweden in 1998. They were their caregivers 

concerned about the impacts of HIV/AIDS epidemic to African women. Currently 

there are 41 SWAA-T district chapters country-wide with a total of 2500 SWAA-T 

members. SWAA-T’s vision is to see a society, which is healthy with love and has sustainable socio-economic development and 

living happily without discrimination of any kind. SWAA-T exists to improve living standard of women (infected and affected 

by HIV/AIDS), children living in difficult environment and youths who are at risk to HIV/AIDS by educating community. The 

organization provides counseling to the infected and affected and carries out lobbying and advocacy activities. The members of 

SWAA-T work at the grassroots/community level. Societal activities include education to various programs relating to HIV/ 

AIDS. Specifically, there is training to care givers on psychosocial support (PSS) care and jurisprudence on the ground (JOG). In 

addition SWAA-T facilitates projects on nutrition education and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs). Counseling and medical 

care are provided for PLHAs. Other programs support education for genital mutilation and cutting, prevention of mother to 

child transmission (PMTCT) and reduction violence against women and children. 

Project Title: Capacity building for caregivers on PSS for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). 


Geographical Focus: Temeke, Bagamoyo, Morogoro Rural, Korogwe, Moshi, Monduli, Mpwapwa, Singida, Njombe and 

Songea districts. 

Priority Area: Awareness creation in psychosocial care and support, Advocacy and sensitization, training, improve PSS care to OVC. 

Project Description: The project aimed at improving PSS care given to OVC through creating awareness to caregivers 

through PSS manuals, developing Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials used for training, advocacy and 

sensitization. This project also aimed at imparting knowledge and skills of PSS care to pregnant mothers. Males were involved 

to escort their spouses to Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) clinics, in order to empower parental involvement. The project 

promoted use of local materials for child plays. 

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335 PSS manuals, 35 trainers guides, 960 posters, 4,200 color leaflets, 3,461 black & white 

leaflets and 365 T-shirts were produced 

40 monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools were developed 

30 trainers of trainers (TOTs) and 300 caregivers were trained on PSS care 

275 institutions were involved 

276 trained caregivers were evaluated through M&E activity 

275 institutions caring for children were evaluated 

13,466 OVC were reached by the caregivers 


Mrs. Agnes C Msoka 

+255 754.013.438 

swaats@yahoo.com; agnesmsoka@yahoo.com 


Tabora non-governmental organization 

(NGO) Cluster 

Grant: 206,297,700.00 TZS 

Performance Period: October 2006 through March 2009 

Description of Organization: Tabora NGO cluster was established in 1995 with 

the aim of increasing the practice of HIV/AIDS preventive measures and ensuring the 

provision of adequate support services to AIDS orphans, people living with HIV/AIDS 

(PLHAs) and their families. The organization has eleven years experience in community 

based HIV/AIDS interventions. The cluster operates in all 6 districts of Tabora 

and has field offices in Igunga, Nzega and Tabora Municipal. 

Project Title: Partnership Building for HIV/AIDS Multisectoral Actors in Tabora 

Region 

Target Group: HIV/AIDS partners in Tabora Region: Kitete Government Hospital, 

HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Clinic responsible for technical supervisions on all the 

trainings and services regarding anti-retroviral (ARVs), clinical care and testing. 

Geographical Focus: 6 Districts of Tabora Region Namely: Sikonge, Urambo, 

Igunga, Uyui, Nzega, and Tabora Municipal 


Project Description: The project will have 36 NGOs, 12 Dispensaries/Health facilities 

and 6 District Councils actively working on issues related to HIV/AIDS. The 

organization plans to combine resources available at community service organizations 

(CSOs), private sector, and government in term of materials, finances, and expertise, 

for effective interventions against HIV/AIDS transmission and improved quality of 

life for the vulnerable groups. Tabora NGO cluster will organize the training unit to 

review and tailor training manuals to suit practical needs. The project will pursue alliances 

with HIV/AIDS stakeholders and form detailed directory listings and types of 

interventions/services offered by each organization in the district, and how services 

may be accessed. 

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Establish multi-sectoral HIV/ 

AIDS resources comprising 

all the AIDS working 

institutions including CSOs, 

vulnerable groups, private 

sectors, district councils, 

policy makers, voluntary 

counseling and testing 

(VCT) and health facilities 

Strengthen institutional 

capacity of organizations 

working in HIV/AIDS 

to enable them gain 

sustainability, train quality 

personnel on care provision 

and ability to influence 

local policy for the benefits 

of the vulnerable groups 

Increase demand for and 

quality of VCT services for 

vulnerable groups 

Ensure Tabora NGOs 

Cluster is managing this 

project properly 



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10 facilitators received facilitation skills and came up with training modules 

108 local government leaders received consultation 

108 people from 36 NGOs/CBOs in six districts were reached for monthly meetings, capacity 

building training, home based care provider training, community based counselor training on 

nutritional care with antiretroviral (ARV) compliance and client exchange mechanism trainings, 

quarterly/supervisory visits and for project and financial management training 

6,728 individuals were reached with community outreach HIV/AIDS prevention program 

4,527 PLHAs were provided with nutrition, treatment referrals and treatment clinics for ARVs 

3,100 orphans and vulnerable children were provided with school materials 

All 36 NGOs/CBOs partners secured funding from TACAIDS through CARE International for 

implementing home based care programs 


Paschal Kilagula, Project Manager 

+255 262.605.063 

Tangoc&yahoo.com 



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Women’s Legal Aid Centre (WLAC) 

Grant: 154,250,250.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: WLAC contributes towards a realization of just 

society that recognizes, observes and respects the rights of women and children. WLAC 

works toward elimination of discrimination against women and children through: 

provision of legal aid, advocating for gender sensitive laws, research, documentation, 

awareness and education on women’s and children rights. WLAC is a voluntary, private 

and a non-governmental organization registered in 1994. WLAC has both legal and 

community based organization (CBOs). 

Project Title: Women’s access to justice 

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam region 

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy and impact mitigation 

Project Description: Access to justice focuses on three major components in the 

fight against HIV/AIDS: 1.) the lack of knowledge among women and children as to 

their rights. WLAC perceives that without this knowledge, vulnerable groups have 

little chance of promoting and defending their rights. 2.) A lack of legal services to 

HIV/AIDS-infected people. 3.) A lack of adequate legal frameworks to address HIV/ 

AIDS as a hindrance to respect, promotion and protection of human rights. 


3000 HIV/AIDS education kits were prepared and printed 

6000 booklets on human rights awareness were printed 

100 copies of WLAC’s HIV/ AIDS policy were prepared and printed 

24 WLAC staff, board members and volunteers were trained on HIV/AIDS issues 

30 paralegals from 16 Paralegal Units in 16 regions of Tanzania Mainland were trained on HIV/ 

AIDS issues. These members are working directly with the community 

240 women and 207 children provided with legal aid service within Dar es Salaam. 

16 people infected and affected with HIV/AIDS represented in court, 5 cases were finalized and 

four have won their cases 

HIV/AIDS bill was analyzed and recommendations were compiled and presented to the responsible 

Parliamentary Committees. The HIV/AIDS law is now in place and almost all recommendations 

included the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2008 


Ms. Scholastica Jullu-Executive Director 

+ 255 222.664.051/071.322.0173 

scolajullu@yahoo.com/wlac@raha.com 


To prevent the spread of HIV/ 

AIDS through awareness and 

empowerment among those 

vulnerable to the disease, 

allowing them to take control 

of their rights and avoid 

transmission vulnerability 

To mitigate the impact 

of HIV/AIDS by providing 

specialized services to those 

infected with HIV/ AIDS 

To actively participate in 

the legislative process for 

HIV/AIDS laws 


Zanzibar Association of People Living with 

HIV/AIDS (ZAPHA+) 

Grant: 85,851,780.00 TZS 


Description of Organization: ZAPHA+, a non-governmental organization established 

in Zanzibar in 1994, initiates, promotes and safeguards rights and services for 

People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs). 

In collaboration with development partners, ZAPHA+ implements a number of programs. 

These include provision of Home Based Care (HBC) services, psychosocial 

support to PLHA support groups and children’s support clubs, Income Generating 

Activities (IGAs), provision of peer education and counseling, nutrition counseling for 

PLHAs, treatment preparedness awareness/focus group meetings, advocacy, lobbying, 

weekly support group therapy meetings, amongst others. In order to implement programs, 

ZAPHA+ receives support from different donors/partners. ZAPHA+ trained 

peer educators are widely used. 

Project Title: Opportunities for Positive Living 

Geographical Focus: The project served three districts (North A, Central and 

South) in Unguja using four voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) sites and one Care and Treatment Center (CTC). In Pemba, 

two districts (Micheweni and Mkoani) were reached using one CTC and three VCT sites. An income-generating component 

was implemented through technical support in tailoring, soap production, management, and marketing. 

Priority Area: Prevention, Impact Mitigation, Institutional Capacity Building. 

Project Description: Funding from the Rapid Funding Envelope (RFE) allowed ZAPHA+ to implement the Positive Living 

Project Project in early Results: 2007. The goal was to provide PLHAs in Unguja and Pemba islands with basic information about HIV/AIDS 

and care, as well as training to promote income-generating activities. 

20 (15F, 5M) ZAPHA+ members were trained on soap making and tailoring 

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18 (15F, 3M) ZAPHA+ members (10 from Unguja and 8 from Pemba) were trained in peer counseling 

18 (15F, 3M) trained counselors provided counseling services at CTCs/VCT clinics at Mnazi Mmoja 

Hospital, ZAYEDESA, ZANGOC, Kibweni KMKM Dispensary, Mwembeladu Hospital and ZAPHA+ for 

Unguja and Chake Chake Hospital, Wete Hospital, Mkoani Hospital, and WAMATA offices in Pemba 

3 local high risk communities were sensitized on “positive living, availability of ARV and care and 

support”—more than 600 community members attended the meetings 

14,000 (9100F, 4900M) people were counseled, tested, and received results 


Mr. Seif J. Abdulla, Executive Director 

+255 242.230.329, +255 777.455.312 

zapha_2003@yahoo.co.uk, seifabdulla@yahoo.com 


To create more incomegenerating 

opportunities for 

vulnerable ZAPHA+ members, 

to provide PLHAs with tools 

for living positively with HIV 

in different settings and to 

build the capacity of ZAPHA+ 

and WAMATA Pemba in 

implementing, supervising and 

monitoring various outreach 

activities through coordination 

and collaboration with CTC/ VCT 

clinics and communities that are 

at high risk to HIV infection 


Zanzibar Nurses Association (ZANA) 

Grant: 143,065,125.00 TZS 

Period of Performance: October 2006 

Description of Organization: The Zanzibar Nurses Association is a non-governmental 

organization which began in 1992 with the aim of improving the quality of 

nursing services and bettering healthcare services in the community. 

Project Title: To provide comprehensive quality Home Based Care (HBC), support 

and to mitigate stigma for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) in Zanzibar. 

Target Group: PLHAs 

Geographical Focus: 7 Districts of Zanzibar 

Priority Area: Prevention, care, support, capacity building to HBC providers, volunteers 

and home gardening training to improve nutrition. 

Project Description: The project seeks to improve provision of Home Based Care and increase the number of Home Based 

Care providers and the knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS prevention, transmission and care. The project will also 

improve capacity building for HBC providers and caretakers through home gardening to improve nutrition. 

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Baseline survey for HBC services was conducted 

Stakeholder’s meeting was conducted with 40 participants 

40 HBC Providers, 120 volunteers were trained on HBC services provisions 

30 HBC providers and 90 volunteers attended refresher trainings 

210 leaders were sensitized and participated in taking action 

10 PLHAs were trained on sewing skills and 10 sewing machines provided 

10 PLHAs were trained on soap making 

70 PLHAs and 70 relatives were trained on home gardening and provided with tools 

56 television announcements and radio announcements were aired 

79 HBC providers meetings were conducted 


Ghanima Othman Juma, HBC Coordinator 

+255 223 4785 

zanaju2001@yahoo.com 


To provide quality HBC 

services and mitigate 

stigma for PLHAs 

To build capacity of HBC 

providers 

To monitor the 

effectiveness of the project 

implementation activities 


Zanzibar Association for Children’s 

Advancement (ZACA) 

This project aims to increase 

Grant: 92,569,575.00 TZS 

knowledge and skills with 


youth and children on HIV/ 

Description of Organization: ZACA is a non-governmental organization estab- AIDS, in order to lower HIV/ 

lished in 1998. ZACA facilitates projects that focus on health improvement, specifi- AIDS transmission rates 

cally reduction of HIV/AIDS transmission to youth and vulnerable children. Other 

and improve their sexual 

projects include protecting house girls from HIV/AIDS, advocacy for children’s rights 

reproductive health 

and support of vulnerable children. ZACA conducts awareness campaigns on HIV/ 

AIDS through peer education to youth and communities 

Project Title: Protecting Children and Youth from HIV/AIDS through Behavior Change Communication (BCC). 

Geographical Focus: Kisauni, Kiembesamaki, Bubwi sudi , West district; Chumbuni, Karakana, urban district, Kizimkazi 

dimbani, Bwejuu, south district and Michamvi, Ukongoroni, central district. 

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and Information, Education and Communication (IEC). 

Project Description: The project will work to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission rates among youth and most vulnerable 

children through BCC education and information. The knowledge and skills imparted will enable youth and most vulnerable 

children to avoid the risks of HIV/AIDS infection. 

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A youth center was renovated and furnished 

40 district officials and 50 community leaders were sensitized 

247 most vulnerable children (MVC) were identified and registered 

198 MVC received HIV/AIDS awareness training 

400 youth were trained on HIV/AIDS 

1000 posters with HIV/AIDS messages were developed 


Ms. Mwanakhamis K. Soud, Program Officer 

+255 078.351.0250 

zacatz@yahoo.com 



Conclusion 

At the turn of the twenty-first century, large international donors including 

Global Fund, PEPFAR, and the World Bank were preparing to 

allocate unprecedented amounts of funding in response to the growing 

HIV/AIDS pandemic, particularly to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. 

Despite the urgency of the HIV/AIDS crisis in Tanzania and the massive 

funds earmarked for new programs, public and private sector donors 

and governments experienced difficulties in moving funds quickly. 

Getting funds to civil society partners proved especially challenging. 

The RFE was designed by MSH and Deloitte, in 2002 to channel resources 

directly to civil society organizations ready to take immediate action in 

the fight against HIV and AIDS in Tanzania, and was originally intended 

to serve only as an interim grant mechanism for CSOs while other funding 

mechanisms for HIV/AIDS activities, in particular the World Bank 

sponsored Tanzania Multi-Sectoral AIDS Program (TMAP)’s Community 

HIV/AIDS Response Fund (CARF), were established. 

The Tanzania RFE funds projects with a budget of between $50,000 

and $200,000 for up to 12 months, with possible extensions for 24 

to 36 months. To receive funding through the RFE, proposed projects 

and activities must be aligned with the National Policy on HIV/AIDS 

and the National Multi-sectoral Strategic Framework (NMSF) in five 

priority areas: 

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1. prevention, advocacy, IEC (information, education and communication); 

2. care and support; 

3. impact mitigation; 

4. baseline and applied research; 

5. institutional strengthening including monitoring and evaluation 

Projects are also required to meet one or more of the following criteria: 

1. demonstrate urgency and innovation; 

2. target hard to reach groups; 

3. complement and promote national HIV/AIDS strategy and policy; 

4. foster partnerships; 

5. scale up best practices or test innovations; 

6. and develop materials or approaches appropriate for broad-scale implementation. 

The impact of the RFE in Tanzania is clear as evidenced by: 1) a more active civil society sector in Tanzania that successfully competes 

for funding, 2) improved management and governance practices of CSOs participating in the national response to HIV/ 

AIDS in Tanzania, and 3) the expansion of HIV/AIDS programs and initiatives targeting underserved populations. 


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The RFE has strengthened civil society and civil society organizations themselves through their response to HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. 

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The RFE has increased resources available to civil society – A significant amount of funding has been mobilized and 

disbursed for CSO initiatives in a short timeframe. Within seven years of operation (by December 2009), the RFE had 

awarded (cumulatively) 166 sub-grants to 136 different local Tanzanian civil society institutions and partnerships, totaling 

approximately $22.1M. 

The RFE has enabled sub-grantees to expand the scope and reach of their activities – Sub-grantees have been able to build 

on and raise the profile of their existing activities. For example, RFE support has allowed Student Partnership Worldwide 

(SPW) to expand its peer education activities from secondary to tertiary educational institutions. Similarly, Femina HIP 

(formerly the East African Development Communications Foundation (EADCF)) can now to extend the reach of its 

publications to new audiences in southern Tanzania, and the Centre for Counseling, Nutrition and Health Care (COUN- 

SENUTH) was able to introduce a nutrition manual for PLHA which has been adopted by the National AIDS Control 

Program. 

The RFE has been a springboard to new activities and funding – RFE support has led to new initiatives and increased subgrantees’ 

profiles with a wider range of donors. For example, after participating in the RFE at least four sub-grantees have 

gone on to win PEPFAR grants and another six have become successful Global Fund recipients. 

The RFE has strengthened CSO capacity – Priority has been given to funding indigenous CSOs, thus contributing to 

strengthening civil society in Tanzania. RFE sub-grantees report that their proposal writing, financial management, narrative 

and financial reporting skills have improved; some have used the RFE proposal format to approach other donors, while 

others have adopted more effective financial systems based on RFE guidelines and advice. Feedback to unsuccessful applicants 

also contributes to capacity building. Routine supportive supervision related to financial management and program 

implementation (including M&E) also helps build organizational capacity. 

The RFE has supported the mandate of TACAIDS and the Zanzibar AIDS Commission (ZAC)-RFE funding criteria are 

based on the National HIV/AIDS Policy and the National Multi-sectoral Strategic Framework. This has increased CSO 

awareness of national policies and strategies and encouraged CSOs to engage in activities that support national priorities. 

TACAIDS and ZAC have a mandate to promote civil society participation in the national response, and their involvement 

in the RFE Steering Committee has helped to build relationships with civil society. 




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