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<strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Funding</strong> <strong>Envelope</strong><br />

<strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Summary of Awards, Rounds 0–4<br />

www.rapidfundingenvelope.org


INTRODUCTION<br />

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

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

were infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (<strong>HIV</strong>), the virus that causes <strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

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

<strong>for</strong> <strong>AIDS</strong> (TAC<strong>AIDS</strong>), established in 2001, was mandated to provide strategic leadership and to coordinate multi-sectoral<br />

responses. TAC<strong>AIDS</strong> is also designed to monitor and evaluate progress, to mobilize resources, and undertake advocacy. The<br />

National Policy on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and the National Multisectoral Strategic Framework guide the implementation of TAC<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

activities, providing the framework, direction, and general principles <strong>for</strong> intervention, care, and support <strong>for</strong> those infected and<br />

affected by the epidemic, as well as mitigation of the effect of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

In Tanzania, knowledge of <strong>AIDS</strong> is widespread, with 99 percent of respondents having heard of <strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

RAPID FUNDING ENVELOPE<br />

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

(TAC<strong>AIDS</strong>), the Zanzibar <strong>AIDS</strong> Commission (ZAC), nine bilateral donors, and one private foundation. Established in 2002,<br />

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

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

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

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

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Prevention, advocacy, in<strong>for</strong>mation/education/communication, and behavior change communication<br />

Care and support <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and related opportunistic infections<br />

Impact mitigation of the effects of the epidemic, including orphans and vulnerable children<br />

Research to provide baseline in<strong>for</strong>mation or assess effectiveness<br />

Institutional strengthening, including capacity building in monitoring and evaluation<br />

RFE sponsored projects must lead to, contribute to, or be complementary to longer term ef<strong>for</strong>ts in the national response. The<br />

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

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

the grantee results include:<br />

Developing <strong>HIV</strong> education materials in Braille<br />

Providing food security to people living with <strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Imparting legal advice <strong>for</strong> wills and inheritance<br />

Opening new <strong>HIV</strong> voluntary counseling and testing sites<br />

Communicating to at-risk youth through community theatre<br />

Developing a curriculum to train pharmacists on dispensing anti-retrovirals<br />

Scaling up a holistic approach to <strong>AIDS</strong> care<br />

Evaluating the impact of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> on elderly Tanzanians<br />

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The RFE Steering Committee define criteria <strong>for</strong> eligible institutions, set priorities <strong>for</strong> grant making, and select projects <strong>for</strong><br />

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

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

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

To date, (June 2010), the RFE has conducted 6 rounds of sub-grantees. They are currently in round 7, and moving <strong>for</strong>ward<br />

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

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

constructed by the subgrantees and further confirmed.<br />

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

C<strong>AIDS</strong>, the RFE donors CSO networks and future subgrantees.<br />

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Sub-Grantees throughout Tanzania (through 2010)<br />

2<br />

Kigoma<br />

1<br />

2<br />

2<br />

Ngara<br />

Nkasi<br />

1<br />

Bukoba<br />

Mpanda<br />

4<br />

8<br />

Mwanza<br />

Tabora<br />

4<br />

2<br />

5<br />

1<br />

Musoma<br />

1<br />

Shinyanga<br />

Manyara<br />

Arusha 7<br />

Mbeya<br />

Tarime<br />

3<br />

Singida<br />

2<br />

Mafinga<br />

6<br />

3<br />

4<br />

Dodoma<br />

Iringa<br />

Songea<br />

8<br />

Moshi<br />

Korogwe 1<br />

2<br />

Muheza<br />

Morogoro 6<br />

41<br />

Dar es Salaam<br />

2<br />

2<br />

2<br />

Masasi<br />

Tanga<br />

Pemba<br />

Unguja<br />

12<br />

Rufiji<br />

2<br />

6<br />

Lindi<br />

1<br />

Mtwara<br />

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ACRONYM LIST<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome<br />

ACT The Anglican Church of Tanzania<br />

AMREF African Medical and Research Foundation<br />

ART Anti-Retroviral Therapy<br />

ARV Antiretroviral<br />

BASATA National Arts Council of Tanzania<br />

BCC Behavior Change Communication<br />

CAIBA Children Affected and Infected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

CBHC Community Based Health Care<br />

CBO Community Based Organization<br />

CD4 Cluster of differentiation 4<br />

CDS Catholic Diocese of Shinyanga<br />

COUNSENUTH The Center <strong>for</strong> Counseling, Nutrition and Health care<br />

CSPW Credit Scheme <strong>for</strong> Productive Activities of Women in Zanzibar<br />

CSSC Christian Social Services Commission<br />

CSO Civil society organization<br />

CTC Care and treatment centers<br />

DOLASED Disabled Organization <strong>for</strong> Legal Affairs and Social Economic Development<br />

EADCF East African Development Communications Foundation<br />

ECD Eastern and Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania<br />

ENVIROCARE Environmental Human Rights Care and Gender Organization<br />

FBO Faith based organization<br />

FGM Female Genital Mutilation<br />

FP Family planning<br />

GPP Good Pharmacy Practice<br />

HAART Highly active antiretroviral therapy<br />

HAPATI <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Prevention Activities in Tanga<br />

HPT Heifer Project Tanzania<br />

HBC Home based care<br />

<strong>HIV</strong> human immunodeficiency virus<br />

IEC In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication<br />

IET Iyana Educational Trust<br />

JOG Jurisprudence on the ground<br />

KCMC Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre<br />

KDC Kinondoni District cluster<br />

KINSHAI Kilimanjaro NGO Cluster on STI, <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and RH Interventions<br />

KIWAKKUKI Women’s Group Against <strong>AIDS</strong> in Kilimanjaro<br />

MAAA Mobile Street Children Arts Against Aids<br />

MAWODEA Masasi Women Development Association<br />

MCH Maternal and child health<br />

MIS Management In<strong>for</strong>mation Systems<br />

MOVC Most Orphans and Vulnerable Children<br />

MST Marie Stopes Tanzania<br />

MUCHS Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences<br />

MWAKAUMU Mufindi District Women’s Forum<br />

NACP National <strong>AIDS</strong> Control Program<br />

NNOC National Network of Organizations Working with Children<br />

OFSP Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato<br />

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OI Opportunistic Infection<br />

ORES Orphans Relief Services<br />

OVC Orphans and Vulnerable Children<br />

PASADA Pastoral activities and services <strong>for</strong> people with <strong>AIDS</strong> Dar es Salaam archdiocese<br />

PCP Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia<br />

PIRO The Pemba Island Relief Organization<br />

PLWHA People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

PTB Pulmonary Tuberculosis<br />

PMTCT Preventing Mother to Child Transmission of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

PSS Psychosocial support<br />

RBM Roll Back Malaria<br />

RCH Reproductive and Child Health<br />

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RH Reproductive health<br />

SPW Student Partnerships Worldwide<br />

STI Sexually Transmitted Infections<br />

SWAAT Society <strong>for</strong> Women and Aids in Africa, Tanzania Branch<br />

TAC<strong>AIDS</strong> Tanzania <strong>AIDS</strong> Commission<br />

TACECA Tanzania Civil Engineering Contractors Association<br />

TAPAMA Tanzania Parliamentary Against Malaria<br />

TAWG Tanga <strong>AIDS</strong> Working Group<br />

TAWLA Tanzanian Women Lawyers Association<br />

TAYOA Tanzania Youth Awareness Trust Fund<br />

TBA Traditional birth attendants<br />

TEC Tanzania Episcopal Conference<br />

THIS Tanzania <strong>HIV</strong> Indicator Survey<br />

TOT Training of trainers<br />

UKUEM Umoja Wa Kiislamu Wa Elimu, Uchumi Na Maendeleo—Islamic Association <strong>for</strong> Education and<br />

Economic Development<br />

UDSM Universities of Dar es Salaam<br />

VCT Voluntary Counseling and Testing<br />

WAMATA Walio Katika Mapambano na <strong>AIDS</strong> Tanzania<br />

WEDTF The Women Entrepreneurial Development Trust Fund<br />

WEO Ward Executive Officer<br />

ZAC Zanzibar <strong>AIDS</strong> Commission<br />

ZAIADA Zanzibar Association of In<strong>for</strong>mation against Drug Abuse and Alcohol<br />

ZAPHA+ Zanzibar Association of People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

ZCF Zanzibar Children’s Fund<br />

ZIFF Zanzibar International Film Festival<br />

ZYF Zanzibar Youth Forum<br />

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Table of Contents<br />

Round 0................................................................................................................................................8<br />

DOLASED / 9<br />

Marie Stopes / 10<br />

Round 1 ............................................................................................................................................11<br />

University of Dar es Salaam, Department of Fine and Per<strong>for</strong>ming Arts / 12<br />

PASADA / 13<br />

Tanga <strong>AIDS</strong> Working Group / 14<br />

Mwakaumu – Mufindi District Women’s Forum / 15<br />

Kinondoni District Cluster / 16<br />

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

The Center <strong>for</strong> Counseling, Nutrition and Health care (COUNSENUTH) / 18<br />

East African Development Communications Foundation (EADCF) / 19<br />

Anglican Church of Tanzania and Christian Council of Tanzania / 20<br />

Round 2 ............................................................................................................................................21<br />

Action Aid Tanzania / 22<br />

Diocese of Shinyanga / 23<br />

HelpAge International / 24<br />

Heifer International / 25<br />

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) / 26<br />

Makiungu Hospital and Nuru Centre / 27<br />

Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy / 28<br />

Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital (SHM) / 29<br />

Student Partnerships Worldwide (SPW) / 30<br />

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

Tanzania Youth Awareness Trust Fund (TAYOA) / 32<br />

Teule Muheza Hospital / 33<br />

Special Zanzibar and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Round ......................................34<br />

The Women Entrepreneurial Development Trust Fund (WEDTF) / 35<br />

Walio Katika Mapambano na <strong>AIDS</strong> Tanzania, Pemba Branch (WAMATA) / 36<br />

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

/37<br />

The Pemba Island Relief Organization (PIRO) / 38<br />

Pemba Press Club / 39<br />

Women’s Group Against <strong>AIDS</strong> in Kilimanjaro (KIWAKKUKI) / 40<br />

Zanzibar Children’s Fund (ZCF) / 41<br />

Zanzibar Nurses Association / 42<br />

Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) / 43<br />

Round 3 ............................................................................................................................................44<br />

Zanzibar Association of In<strong>for</strong>mation against Drug Abuse and Alcohol (ZAIADA) / 45<br />

Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) / 46<br />

The Salvation Army Tanzania Command / 47<br />

Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) / 48<br />

Tanzanian Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA) / 49<br />

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Tanzania 4H Organization / 50<br />

Tanzania Civil Engineering Contractors Association (TACECA) / 51<br />

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

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

health (RH) Interventions (KINSHAI) / 53<br />

Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization / 54<br />

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

HelpÍAge International / 57<br />

Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital / 58<br />

Heifer International / 59<br />

Femina HIP (<strong>for</strong>merly East African Development Communication Foundation (EADCF) / 60<br />

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

Dogodogo Street Children Trust / 62<br />

The Center <strong>for</strong> Counseling, Nutrition and Healthcare (COUNSENUTH) / 63<br />

Caritas Kigoma / 64<br />

Archdiocese of Mwanza, Health Department /65<br />

Afya Bora Mobile Medical Unit / 66<br />

Round 4..............................................................................................................................................67<br />

Diocese of Morogo – Amani Center <strong>for</strong> Persons with Disabilities / 68<br />

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

Iyana Educational Trust (IET) / 70<br />

Orphans Relief Services (ORES) / 71<br />

Masasi Women Development Association (MAWODEA) / 72<br />

NGO Njakihutco Group / 73<br />

St. Benedict’s Hospital Ndanda / 74<br />

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

Tabora non-governmental organization (NGO) Cluster / 76<br />

Women’s Legal Aid Centre (WLAC) / 78<br />

Zanzibar Association of People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (ZAPHA+) / 79<br />

Zanzibar Nurses Association (ZANA) / 80<br />

Zanzibar Association <strong>for</strong> Children’s Advancement (ZACA) / 81<br />

Conclusion.......................................................................................................82<br />

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Round 0<br />

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Disabled Organization <strong>for</strong> Legal Affairs and Social Economic<br />

Development (DOLASED)<br />

Grant: 128,259,600 TZS<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: February 2003 through January 2004<br />

Description of Organization: Disabled Organization <strong>for</strong> Legal Affairs and So-<br />

Providing education and<br />

cial Economic Development (DOLASED) is a non-governmental organization fo- disseminating in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

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

tional, DOLASED is committed to creating public awareness and advocating <strong>for</strong> legal measures to disabled persons<br />

rights <strong>for</strong> persons with disabilities in Tanzania.<br />

in Tanzania, in order to slow<br />

Project Title: Provide education and disseminate in<strong>for</strong>mation on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> con- the spread of the disease<br />

trol measures to disabled persons in Tanzania<br />

Target Group: Disabled persons in Tanzania<br />

Geographical Focus: Nationwide<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and IEC Strategies (In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication)<br />

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

guided organizations <strong>for</strong> the blind, deaf, albino and physically and mentally handicapped to develop techniques and materials <strong>for</strong><br />

increased access to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation and services.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Developed Braille version of National Policy on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Developed and disseminated IEC documents focusing on safe sex practices<br />

Braille training guide <strong>for</strong> sensitization workshops developed and delivered<br />

Conducted six sensitization workshops on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and disability to policy makers and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

services providers<br />

Sign language interpretation was made accessible and utilized in Voluntary Counseling and Testing<br />

(VCT) sites targeting people with disabilities countrywide through the use of video <strong>for</strong> the visual<br />

and hearing impaired.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Gidion Kaino Mandesi,<br />

Executive Director DOLASED<br />

+255 022 2668936 gmandesi@hotmail.com<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Marie Stopes Tanzania (MST)<br />

Grant: 193,392,000.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: February 2003 through January 2004<br />

Project Title: Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) and <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Zanzibar<br />

Target Group: Youth and young adults<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication<br />

(IEC)<br />

Project Objective: Reduce STI and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission in Dar es Salaam,<br />

Arusha and Zanzibar<br />

Project Description: MST aimed to increase Voluntary Counseling Testing<br />

(VCT) sites, increase awareness of STI and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention measures and<br />

increase communication between <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> stakeholders in Dar es Salaam, Arusha<br />

and Zanzibar. Distribution of condoms and IEC pamphlets to seven centers is<br />

a focus.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

MST is the Tanzania branch<br />

of Marie Stopes International<br />

(MSI). MSI partners with<br />

programs in over 30 countries<br />

world-wide to provide high<br />

quality, af<strong>for</strong>dable sexual and<br />

reproductive health (SRH)<br />

services to low income women,<br />

men and families.<br />

MST Tanzania established<br />

in 1989, operates in 14<br />

dispensaries and hospitals<br />

throughout the country. Focused<br />

on primary healthcare, MST<br />

integrates family planning (FP)<br />

methods, STI treatment, VCT<br />

and maternal and child health<br />

(MCH) education with current<br />

services.<br />

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

Mererani in Arusha and Zanzibar<br />

4,218 VCT and 5,055 STI clients served<br />

Distributed IEC pamphlets and condoms to seven centers, aired radio health segments, provided<br />

four paper inserts on youth services in Femina Magazine<br />

Formed Reproductive Health Forum in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Zanzibar<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Ms. Rosemary Mwakitwange, Project Manager<br />

+255 022. 215.2000<br />

ewambugu@mst.or.tz<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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University of Dar es Salaam, Fine Arts Department (UDSM-PA)<br />

Grant: 197,992,000.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Description of Organization: University of Dar es Salaam’s Department of Fine<br />

and Per<strong>for</strong>ming Arts has been in existence since 1965 but was known as the Department<br />

of Art, Music and Drama until 1997. Some of recent sector additions include<br />

courses in radio, film and television production. USDM-PA concentrates on drama,<br />

but they also provide essential basic education skills.<br />

Project Title: Giving Women a Voice<br />

Target Group: Men and women<br />

Geographical Focus: Tanga and Zanzibar, Tanzania<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy<br />

Project Description: UDSM-PA works with the communities in Tanga and Zanzibar<br />

to develop theatre per<strong>for</strong>mances. These plays focus on education to promote healthy communication about sexual relations<br />

with their partners and tools to discuss risky sexual behaviors.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Play and film production, “Giving Women a Voice”<br />

200 per<strong>for</strong>mances in all districts of Tanga<br />

200 per<strong>for</strong>mances in all districts of Unguja, Zanzibar<br />

Tanga per<strong>for</strong>mances drew 92,000 audience members<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Augustin Hatar, Senior Lecturer<br />

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

Project Objectives<br />

To create community based<br />

theatrical per<strong>for</strong>mances<br />

intended to strengthen and<br />

empower women to negotiate<br />

sexual relations with their<br />

partners and combat <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> stigma.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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Pastoral activities and services <strong>for</strong> people<br />

with <strong>AIDS</strong> Dar es Salaam archdiocese<br />

(PASADA)<br />

Grant: 198,827,800.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Project Title: Rein<strong>for</strong>cement and consolidation of PASADA’s institutional, educational<br />

and supportive activities <strong>for</strong> People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs)<br />

Target Group: PLHAs, Orphans, and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) and OVC caregivers<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania<br />

Priority Area: Institutional Strengthening<br />

Project Objective: Rein<strong>for</strong>cing and consolidating PASADA’s institutional, educational<br />

and supportive capacities, thus improving the quality of services and extending<br />

activities.<br />

Project Description: PASADA is rein<strong>for</strong>cing and consolidating its institutional,<br />

educational and supportive capacity to improve quality of and extend access to <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> services. PASADA is strengthening its laboratory and 15 dispensaries in the<br />

Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

180 OVC and caregivers received vocational training short courses<br />

Increased the skill level of all staff of the OVC through mentoring and coaching<br />

25 PASADA staff trained in data collection and management<br />

PASADA is a social service<br />

agency operating under the<br />

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of<br />

Dar es Salaam.<br />

PASADA strives to reach the<br />

poorest of the poor living with<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and provide them<br />

with holistic care and support<br />

services.<br />

Educational programs are<br />

carried out at the community<br />

level. Program objectives<br />

focus on reducing stigma and<br />

discrimination and promoting<br />

behavioral change, thereby<br />

limiting the spread of the virus.<br />

Laboratory equipment strengthened, enabling diagnosis and treatment of opportunistic infections<br />

associated with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to:<br />

http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0504_PASADA.pdf<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mary Ash, Executive Director<br />

+255 022.286.5451<br />

pasada@intafrica.com/maryash@intafrica.com<br />

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Tanga <strong>AIDS</strong> Working Group (TAWG)<br />

Grant: 201,586,350.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Project Title: Efficacy evaluation of treatment <strong>for</strong> opportunistic infection in <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> in Tanga region using traditional herbs<br />

Target Group: People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA)<br />

Geographical Focus: Tanga and Muheza districts Priority Area: Research<br />

Project Objective: The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy, identify the<br />

active anti-<strong>HIV</strong> substances and monitor the safety of the four plant remedies used to<br />

treat opportunistic infections in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> patients.<br />

Project Description: TAWG worked with traditional healers, incorporating four<br />

herbal remedies focusing on treatments <strong>for</strong> symptoms and side effects of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

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

oral thrush. TAWG carried out a comparative clinical trial with 200 patients with support<br />

from the National Institute of Medical Research.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

563 patients tested <strong>for</strong> CD4 Count<br />

183 patients included in the study<br />

130 patients CD4 monitored at 6 weeks<br />

92 patients CD4 monitored at 12 weeks<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Samwel Mtullu, Project Manager<br />

Tel: +255 027.264.2266<br />

tawg@kaributanga.com<br />

The Tanga <strong>AIDS</strong> Working<br />

Group (TAWG) is a nongovernmental<br />

organization in<br />

the Bombo Regional Hospital<br />

in Tanga, Tanzania. TAWG is<br />

dedicated to caring <strong>for</strong> people<br />

with <strong>AIDS</strong> and reducing the<br />

spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

Health workers and traditional<br />

healers offer voluntary services<br />

to individuals and families<br />

affected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

TAWG provides home<br />

based care and support<br />

to people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA) and their<br />

families. They collaborate<br />

with traditional practitioners<br />

organizing community based<br />

education programs and<br />

providing guidance to other<br />

organizations working on <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong>. Through these programs,<br />

TAWG meets its objectives in<br />

caring <strong>for</strong> PLHAs and reducing<br />

the spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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Mwakaumu – Mufindi District Women’s Forum<br />

Grant: 67,347,525.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Description of Organization:<br />

Mufindi District Women’s Forum (MWAKAUMU) is a non-government organization<br />

based in Mufindi District, Iringa Region, Tanzania with 565 members within 24 partner<br />

villages. Mufindi advocates <strong>for</strong> women and girls. Programs center on social justice<br />

and development, in addition to economic education.<br />

Project Title: Legal and psycho-social support to vulnerable groups in Mufindi<br />

Target Group: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and People Living with<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA)<br />

Geographical Focus: Mufindi District, Tanzania<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation<br />

Project Description: Mufindi District Women’s Forum collaborated with Tanzania<br />

Women Lawyers Association to provide legal aid and psychosocial support services.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

4 legal centers opened at the village level, staffed by 16 trained paralegals<br />

Paralegals counseled 52 widows and assisted with legal needs, such as wills<br />

Educated and sensitized over 500 community members to legal issues, access and resources<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Salome Kangwezi, Project Manager<br />

+255 026.277.2371/078.444893<br />

mwakaumu@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The overarching objective is<br />

to address the stigma and<br />

discrimination PLHA’s face in<br />

Mufindi District.<br />

The program aims to<br />

assist PLHAs in resolving<br />

legal problems related to<br />

discrimination, inheritance and<br />

child guardianship through<br />

education and expanded<br />

access to legal resources.<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Kinondoni District Cluster<br />

Grant: 185,556,000.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

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

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

support programs, reproductive health education, and family planning.<br />

KDC includes 13 NGOs and CBOs such as Kimara Peer Educators, Youth Counseling Association <strong>for</strong> Girls, and Youth Action<br />

Volunteers and Voice of <strong>AIDS</strong>. The network collaborates actively with the District Council and the District <strong>AIDS</strong> Coordinator<br />

to provide In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC) and outreach.<br />

Project name: Coalition Action against <strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Target Group: Youths and adults<br />

Geographical Focus: Kinondoni municipal<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation and institutional capacity building<br />

Project Description: The project focuses on expertise, sharing experiences, enhancing<br />

skills, and standardizing IEC materials <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention to people in<br />

Kinondoni municipality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

education, and palliative care<br />

Standard IEC manuals and materials produced<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The overall objective was<br />

to pool expertise, share<br />

experiences, enhance skills,<br />

and standardize IEC materials.<br />

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

reproductive health education<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Salome Kangwezi Pfiriael Kiwia, Project Manager<br />

+255 0714.338.900<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005<br />

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Environmental Human Rights Care and<br />

Gender Organization (ENVIROCARE)<br />

Grant: 127,660,000.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Project Title: The Children’s Court Room<br />

Target Group: Children and the general public<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Mara<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy & In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC)<br />

Project Objective: Through increasing resources <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>, ENVIROCARE<br />

aimed to create behavior change. By removing communication barriers between young<br />

persons and adults on topics of sex and sexuality, reduction in the vulnerability of children<br />

to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> could take place.<br />

Project Description:Targeting the Tanzanian public at large, parents, teachers,<br />

and policy makers, ENVIROCARE adapted the legal training Moot Court process<br />

to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> advocacy. Targeting children and their parents, this innovative project<br />

worked to raise awareness about cases of child abuse and adult risky sexual behavior,<br />

which negatively impact children.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Facilitated and developed 9 Moot Courts in all 3 regions<br />

Aired 9 television programs and 21 radio programs educating on Moot Courts<br />

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

rights and clarifies abuse<br />

Produced posters and leaflets<br />

Established 1 children resource centre in Dar es Salaam<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Loyce Lema, Executive Director<br />

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

Envirocare is a non-profit, nonpartisan,<br />

non-governmental<br />

organization founded in 1993<br />

in Tanzania.<br />

Envirocare works towards<br />

building a society where all<br />

citizens can benefit equally.<br />

They promote and support<br />

environmental conservation<br />

and livelihood through a<br />

gender, human rights based<br />

and participatory approach.<br />

Envirocare utilizes advocacy,<br />

capacity building and action<br />

research to achieve their<br />

mission.<br />

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The Center <strong>for</strong> Counseling, Nutrition and Health care<br />

(COUNSENUTH)<br />

Grant: 98,139,930.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Project Title: Nutritional Care and Support <strong>for</strong> People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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

and Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)<br />

Target Group: Nutritional and care service providers and the general public<br />

Priority Area: Care and support<br />

Project Objective: Building nutritional care capacity and support <strong>for</strong> PLWHAs<br />

and providing appropriate education on nutritional care and support <strong>for</strong> PLWHAs<br />

Project Description: Increased capacity <strong>for</strong> nutrition access and support <strong>for</strong><br />

PLWHAs. Specifically, the project focused on the development and dissemination of<br />

In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC) focused nutrition in<strong>for</strong>mation to<br />

seven <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> care and treatment centers.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/1104_COUNSENUTH.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Developed, produced and delivered nutrition guidelines, booklets and a reference manual on<br />

nutritional care <strong>for</strong> PLWHAs. Materials were in Kiswahili and adapted to fit local foods. The manual<br />

was adopted at the national level.<br />

30 trainers and 60 home care providers trained in the Kilimanjaro and Mbeya regions on<br />

nutritional care <strong>for</strong> PLWHAs<br />

Participated in 24 nationally broadcasted radio programs on nutritional care<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mary Materu, Executive Director<br />

+255 022.215.2705<br />

counsenuth@cats-net.com<br />

marymateru@yahoo.com<br />

COUNSENUTH is a nongovernmental,<br />

non- profit<br />

organization registered in<br />

1998. COUNSENUTH’s<br />

mission is to contribute to<br />

the improvement and quality<br />

of life of Tanzanians through<br />

strengthening access to care.<br />

More specifically, they promote<br />

preventive health, nutritional<br />

care and counseling <strong>for</strong><br />

vulnerable populations at the<br />

community level.<br />

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Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005


East African Development<br />

Communications Foundation (EADCF),<br />

now known as Femina<br />

The overarching goal was to<br />

Grant: 202,688,315 TZS<br />

educate the target groups on<br />

sexuality, reproductive health,<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention<br />

Description of Organization: The East African Development Communication through pre-tested, visually<br />

Foundation (EADCF) is a local NGO well recognized <strong>for</strong> mass media initiatives in<br />

appealing, and locally relevant<br />

Tanzania. Popular recurring magazines, a TV talk show and an interactive websiteprinted<br />

materials using simple<br />

all complemented by other one-off products- use the ‘edutainment’ methodology to<br />

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

lifestyle issues in Tanzania.<br />

Specifically, “Si Michezo!,” a<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and In<strong>for</strong>mation Education and Communication (IEC)<br />

successful Tanzanian magazine<br />

Booklets<br />

was targeted, in addition to<br />

Target Group: Young adults; youth in rural and out of school environments<br />

Soul City <strong>for</strong> its publications in<br />

Geographical Focus: Nationwide<br />

South Africa.<br />

Priority Area: IEC and Behavior Change Communication (BCC)<br />

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

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

EADCF translated, culturally adapted and nationally distributed two booklets developed by Soul City in South Africa, “<strong>AIDS</strong> in<br />

our Community” and “Living Positively with <strong>HIV</strong> and <strong>AIDS</strong>”.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_<br />

EADCF.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

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

Mafinga and Kyela districts<br />

The two booklets originally produced by Soul City, “<strong>AIDS</strong> in our Community” and “Living Positively<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong> and <strong>AIDS</strong>” were translated to Kiswahili, adapted to the local culture, and distributed<br />

25,000 copies of each booklet were printed and distributed throughout Tanzania<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Aine Mushi, Project Manager<br />

+255 222.128.265<br />

Project Objectives<br />

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Anglican Church of Tanzania and the Christian Council of<br />

Tanzania<br />

Grant: 181,339,000 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: June 2003 through May 2004<br />

Description of Organization: The Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT) is comprised<br />

of 19 dioceses with 2.5 million members throughout the country. ACT runs<br />

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

leading faith-based plat<strong>for</strong>m <strong>for</strong> addressing <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> issues. ACT is currently running<br />

a four-year program focused on In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication<br />

(IEC) and Behavior Change Communication (BCC). The target audiences are pastors<br />

focused on youth and gender issues.<br />

Project Title: Kivuko<br />

Target Group: Youth and young adults<br />

Geographical Focus: Mwanza, Shinyanga, Mbeya, Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Tanga,<br />

Dar es Salaam, Iringa, Dodoma, Unguja and Pemba<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, IEC, and advocacy<br />

Project Description: With a countrywide geographical focus, the project targeted<br />

youth involved in the Christian Council of Tanzania network. Tanzanian youth benefited<br />

through a participatory peer-to-peer behavior change strategy called Stepping-<br />

Stones.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Established 6 youth friendly VCT centers in Handeni, Mbinga, Musoma, Iringa, Tabora and Manyoni<br />

districts<br />

11 Kivuko youth events held, in which 185 youth were trained in Stepping Stones community<br />

mobilization and planning approaches<br />

Distributed 2000 Kivuko manuals to member churches to facilitate BCC peer approach<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Michael Burke, Project Manager<br />

+255 26 2321437 / 2321242<br />

act@maf.or.tz<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The overarching goal was to<br />

strengthen youth capacity<br />

to respond to the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

epidemic. Specific objectives<br />

included:<br />

To implement BCC practices<br />

To increase youth friendly<br />

Voluntary Counseling and<br />

Testing (VCT) services <strong>for</strong><br />

youths<br />

To integrate with the ISHI<br />

campaign; ISHI, meaning “to<br />

live” in Kiswahili is a national<br />

youth focus BCC campaign<br />

<strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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Action Aid Tanzania<br />

Grant: 63,471, 497.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Description of Organization: Action Aid works in over 30 countries to eradicate<br />

poverty from the source. Action Aid Tanzania, started in 1998 and works in the<br />

Kigoma, Lindi and Mtwara regions on the mainland, and in Zanzibar. Focuses include:<br />

the promotion of basic education, both <strong>for</strong>mal and in<strong>for</strong>mal, agriculture, food security<br />

and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention. Gender mainstreaming, capacity building, advocacy and<br />

policy are cross-cutting issues that Action Aid Tanzania focuses on to address poverty<br />

related concerns.<br />

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

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

and potential enabling factors.<br />

Target Group: Local FBOs and CBOs<br />

Geographical Focus: Nationwide<br />

Priority Area: Research<br />

Project Description: Action Aid evaluated the per<strong>for</strong>mance of civil society organizations (CSOs) in fundraising and gathering<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation about funding mechanisms, such as the Global Fund to improve the success rate of CSOs in accessing funds.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

278 trainers trained <strong>for</strong> district CSO capacity building<br />

Training manual guide created and utilized <strong>for</strong> CSO’s capacity building<br />

Research report produced<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Janet Mawiyoo, Project Manager<br />

+255 222.150.711/215.0725<br />

admin@actionaidtz.org<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Enhancing CSOs, FBOs and<br />

local district’s capabilities to<br />

access in-country funding <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> programs within<br />

the 2003/07 National Multi-<br />

Sectoral Strategic Framework.<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Diocese of Shinyanga<br />

Grant: 169,997,625.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Description of Organization: The Diocese of Shinyanga, operated through<br />

the Health Department of the Diocese, manages 15 dispensaries in its 7 districts. To<br />

date, the Diocese is implementing the Voluntary Counseling and Testing Home Based<br />

Care services to the infected. Additionally, they continue <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> sensitization and<br />

awareness training throughout the health units.<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Prevention and Mitigation in the Shinyanga Diocese<br />

Target Group: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> service providers<br />

Geographical Focus: Shinyanga rural, urban, Maswa and Bariadi districts<br />

Priority Area: Institutional strengthening<br />

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

285 health centers and dispensaries. The project increased capacity <strong>for</strong> dispensary staff, religious and community leaders and the<br />

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

positive behavior change.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The objective was to increase<br />

the capacity of counseling,<br />

testing and home-based care<br />

to the Shinyanga Diocese<br />

Health department, dispensary<br />

staff, religious and community<br />

leaders and the community.<br />

Renovated and expanded 5 dispensaries to offer counseling and home based care support<br />

50 home based care volunteers trained and actively working in the area<br />

Established a Diocesan <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and 5 parish <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> committees<br />

467 community members trained in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> education and advocacy<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Reverend Aloysius Balina, Bishop.<br />

+255 028.276.3033/276.2131<br />

balina@africaonline.co.tz<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Help Age International<br />

Grant: 124,750,500.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Project Title: Impact study of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in older populations<br />

Target Group: Older People<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Tanga<br />

Priority Area: Research<br />

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to increase knowledge,<br />

understanding and awareness of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> impacts on older populations. Specifically,<br />

HelpAge targeted public policy makers, civil society and senior age focused organizations.<br />

Project Description: HelpAge International conducted extensive research on the<br />

impact of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> on elderly Tanzanians.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Abdul Jetha, Country Director<br />

+255 222.774.796/ 270.0169<br />

hait@helpagetz.org<br />

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Project Results:<br />

5000 research policy reports prepared and disseminated detailing research outcomes, in English<br />

and Kiswahili. This included: 120 CBOs and NGOs, 46 government departments, 98 international<br />

NGOs and 116 district councils in Tanzania<br />

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

disseminated to CBOs, NGOs, government departments and district councils<br />

2000 leaflets, “The Cost of Love: Older people in the fight against <strong>AIDS</strong> in Tanzania,” developed<br />

and disseminated to CBOs, NGOs, government departments and district councils<br />

3000 copies of an educational newsletter on older persons and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> were developed and<br />

disseminated<br />

500 posters were developed and disseminated to appropriate media, CBOs, NGOs, TAC<strong>AIDS</strong> and<br />

the general public.<br />

1,893 caregivers were trained on <strong>HIV</strong> prevention and care<br />

Founded in 1987, HelpAge<br />

International Tanzania<br />

(HAIT) seeks to create a<br />

wider understanding and<br />

recognition of ageing issues,<br />

and particularly poverty in old<br />

age, within civil society and the<br />

Tanzanian government.<br />

In order to meet the goal<br />

of alleviating poverty and<br />

improving the quality of life <strong>for</strong><br />

this population, HAIT facilitates<br />

a strong movement of older<br />

people through empowerment.<br />

Through strengthening age care<br />

organizations, orchestrating<br />

interaction with government<br />

structures, providing access<br />

to resources, and seeking to<br />

mainstream issues nationally,<br />

HAIT achieves its goal of<br />

creating a wider understanding.<br />

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Heifer International<br />

Grant: 200,000,000.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Project Title: Tanzania dairy goat program <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> afflicted families<br />

Target Group: People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA)<br />

Geographical Focus: Arusha<br />

Priority Area: Impact Mitigation<br />

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to improve incomes,<br />

nutrition, lifespan, dignity and well-being of PLHAs.<br />

Project Description: Heifer Project Tanzania (HPT), working with a number of<br />

partners, will administer training and in-kind credit of dairy goats and bio-intensive<br />

gardens to families caring <strong>for</strong> PLHAs.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

602 low-income PLHAs and family members were trained in dairy goat husbandry and biointensive<br />

gardening<br />

433 dairy goats were transferred to PLHA families.<br />

Nutrition support was provided through milk and vegetables access<br />

Best practice agricultural processes were extended to PLHAs and their families<br />

The integration of PLHAs into dairy collectives led to reduced <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> stigma<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Stella Bitende, Project Manager<br />

+255 027.250.6805<br />

stella.bitende@heifertz.org<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

Heifer’s mission is to work with<br />

communities to end hunger<br />

and poverty and care <strong>for</strong> the<br />

earth. By giving families a handup,<br />

not just a hand-out, Heifer<br />

empowers them to turn lives of<br />

hunger and poverty into selfreliance<br />

and hope. With gifts<br />

of livestock and training, Heifer<br />

helps families improve their<br />

nutrition and generate income<br />

in sustainable ways.<br />

Heifer Project Tanzania<br />

(HPT) administers support to<br />

Tanzanian small farmers and<br />

pastoralists under the auspices<br />

of the Tanzanian Government.<br />

The project is currently being<br />

administered through the<br />

Ministry of Water and Livestock<br />

Development through renewable<br />

Letters of Agreement.<br />

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Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC)<br />

Grant: 199,907,910.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Description of Organization: Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC)<br />

is an institution of the Good Samaritan Foundation, established in 1971 and registered<br />

under the Tanzania Societies Ordinance. KCMC serves as a consultant and teaching<br />

hospital <strong>for</strong> Northern and Central Tanzania, with a catchment population of 12 million.<br />

Major functions include: provision of health services at the tertiary care level,<br />

training, and research.<br />

Project Title: “Capacity building <strong>for</strong> Healthcare Institutions in the Northern Zone;<br />

to refer, manage and monitor People Living With <strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) to KCMC.”<br />

Target Group: Healthcare service providers and healthcare facilities<br />

Geographical Focus: Arusha, Tanga and Kilimanjaro regions<br />

Priority Area: Institutional strengthening<br />

Project Description: KCMC, a referral and teaching hospital <strong>for</strong> northern Tanzania, is expanding the capacity of healthcare<br />

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

(ARVs).<br />

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Project Results:<br />

4 doctors, 4 nurse counselors, a pharmacist, 2 laboratory technicians and a data manager were<br />

trained in the management and effective delivery of HAART<br />

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

patients in the Kilimanjaro, Arusha and Tanga regions<br />

A fully equipped <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> clinic was established at KCMC<br />

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

National Care and Treatment Plan<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

John F. Shao, Professor and & Executive Director, KCMC<br />

+255 027.275.4377<br />

dolmanswm@kilionline.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The objective was to build<br />

human and structural<br />

capacity <strong>for</strong> effective referral,<br />

monitoring and scaling<br />

up access to highly active<br />

antiretroviral therapy (HAART)<br />

among PLHAs in the Northern<br />

and Central Regions of<br />

Tanzania and referrals to<br />

KCMC.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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Makiungu Hospital and Nuru Centre<br />

Grant: 93,648,765.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Description of Organization: The Medical Missionary of Mary is an international<br />

group of nuns. At the invitation of Bishop Winters, then Bishop of Mbulu and<br />

Singida, they began Makiungu Hospital in 1954, in order to bring holistic healing<br />

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

with 154 beds and 195 employees.<br />

Project Title: Makiangu Community Based Health Care (CBHC) Pastoral activities<br />

and services <strong>for</strong> people with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and Nuru Voluntary Counseling and Testing<br />

(VCT)<br />

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

Geographical Focus: Singida<br />

Priority Area: Holistic Approach to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention, care and support<br />

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to reduce the rapid<br />

spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and sexually transmitted infections (STI) and address the issue of<br />

stigmatisation and female genital mutilation (FGM) in Singida.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

3 VCT sites were established and are linked to the hospital<br />

50 village health workers, 60 youth peer educators were<br />

trained<br />

6 staff were trained <strong>for</strong> Preventing Mother to Child<br />

Transmission of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PMTCT) in 3 health facilities<br />

11 female circumcisers were trained on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention.<br />

24 counselors were trained in National <strong>AIDS</strong> Control<br />

Programme (NACP) approach<br />

Community advocate gave legal assistance<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Sr. Catherine O’ Grady, Project Manager<br />

P. O. Box 56 Singida.<br />

Tel: +255 26 2502404<br />

Email: kate2002za@yahoo.co.uk<br />

Project Objectives<br />

This project combined the<br />

ef<strong>for</strong>ts of the Catholic Diocese<br />

of Singida, the Anglican Church<br />

Diocese of Rift Valley and the<br />

local government authorities in<br />

controlling the spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> through:<br />

The provision of VCT<br />

services at the Nuru Centre<br />

and Makiungu Hospital<br />

Raising awareness and<br />

building capacity <strong>for</strong><br />

dispensary staff and training<br />

key staff to provide CBHC<br />

to PLHAs in these areas.<br />

Raising awareness of key<br />

actors in the community<br />

regarding changing customs<br />

and traditions which<br />

negatively affect PLHAs<br />

Training and capacity<br />

building <strong>for</strong> teachers of a<br />

group of mentally retarded<br />

children<br />

Raising awareness of the<br />

community’s responsibility<br />

to care <strong>for</strong> the sick and<br />

providing the general public<br />

with in<strong>for</strong>mation on the<br />

facts about the spread of<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> as a means of<br />

fighting stigma.<br />

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Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences, Faculty of<br />

Pharmacy<br />

Grant: 101,635,317.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Description of Organization: Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences<br />

(MUCHS), Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Medicinal Chemistry of Muhimbili Project Objectives<br />

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

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

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

the country.<br />

knowledge of practicing<br />

Project Title: Training pharmacists on management of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> using antiret- pharmacists on ARV<br />

roviral drugs (ARVs) and sensitization on the importance of good pharmacy practice management <strong>for</strong> treatment of<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> patients.<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

Target Group: Pharmacists<br />

Geographical Focus: Nationwide<br />

Priority Area: Care and Support<br />

Project Description: ARV therapy requires more stringent dispensing approaches and practices than those provided <strong>for</strong> in<br />

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

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

ARV prescriptions.<br />

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

the gaps in the existing faculty of pharmacy syllabus and other relevant resource materials.<br />

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

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

and correcting errors in ARV prescriptions.<br />

Training of trainers (TOT) were conducted <strong>for</strong> 30 trainees who <strong>for</strong>med the core resource team <strong>for</strong> curriculum dissemination. The<br />

trainees are required to teach other pharmacists in their workplace and provide the researchers with in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> monitoring<br />

and evaluation.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

A medical practitioners’ training curriculum on ARV handling, management and dispensing, was<br />

developed and nationally adopted.<br />

30 trainers were trained.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Omary Minzi, Project Manager<br />

+255 02.215.2126<br />

ominzi@muchs.ac.tz<br />

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Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital<br />

Grant: 195,920,400.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Project Title: “<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> treatment Center of Excellence”<br />

Target Group: People living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs)<br />

Priority Area: Institutional Strengthening<br />

Geographic Location: Dar es Salaam<br />

Project Objective: The objective was to establish a center of excellence <strong>for</strong> comprehensive<br />

management of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>. The goal is to provide patients with Voluntary<br />

Counseling and Testing (VCT) services, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring services and<br />

training of health-care providers.<br />

Project Description: Of the over 3 million <strong>HIV</strong>–1 infected in Tanzania approximately<br />

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

Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital intended to strengthen and expand its existing infrastructure<br />

to provide comprehensive quality care to PLHAs.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.<br />

org/pdf/SuccessStories/1104_SHM.pdf<br />

Project Results:<br />

Two rooms were reconstructed and designated <strong>for</strong> a laboratory extension and a training room.<br />

Acquisition of medical equipment: 1 <strong>HIV</strong> Genotype Resistance Testing System, equipment to<br />

measure viral load, blood culture equipment, a Hematology Analyser, a biosafety cabinet, a<br />

refrigerator and a bronchoscope.<br />

15 VCT counselors and 2 obstetricians were trained to identify patients eligible <strong>for</strong> ARVs, to monitor<br />

viral loads and reactions to treatment, and to track the evolution of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Kaushik L Ramaiya, Consultant Physician<br />

+255 022.211.4991<br />

hindu@cats-net.com<br />

Shree Hindu Mandal, Dar es<br />

Salaam was founded in 1919<br />

and is a service organization<br />

<strong>for</strong> the Hindu region of Dar es<br />

Salaam. It was registered as a<br />

Missionary Society by Ministry<br />

of Home Affairs on April 22nd,<br />

1955.<br />

Shree Hindu Mandal serves<br />

the people of Tanzania<br />

in health, education and<br />

crematorium services.<br />

Additionally, the hospital<br />

serves the Hindu community<br />

in religion education, social<br />

welfare, marriage reconciliation<br />

and youth development.<br />

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Student Partnerships Worldwide (SPW)<br />

Grant: 95,618,775.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Project Title: “SPW Volunteer network and campaign activities in the Universities<br />

of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)”<br />

Target Group: Youth<br />

Geographical Focus: UDSM in Dar es Salaam<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC)<br />

Project Objective: The overall objective of the project was to provide undergraduates<br />

with in<strong>for</strong>mation that will enable them to make in<strong>for</strong>med choices regarding their<br />

sexual behavior and health. The goal was to reduce <strong>HIV</strong> infection rates within this<br />

population.<br />

Project Description:<br />

SPW established a university-based network of <strong>for</strong>mer SPW volunteers, mobilized into<br />

a campaign network.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

counseling weekly<br />

1, 60 minute radio show was broadcasted weekly<br />

3 “edutainment” festivals, including live music per<strong>for</strong>mances, guest speakers and interactive art<br />

per<strong>for</strong>mances were held, attended by 9,000 people<br />

www.chezasalama.com website was launched<br />

In<strong>for</strong>mation Resource Center at the University of Dar es Salaam was established<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mr. Duncan Onditi, Project Manager<br />

+255 026.270.0224/ mail@spwtz.org<br />

Founded in 1992, SPW<br />

Tanzania is a registered nongovernmental<br />

organization<br />

(NGO) currently operating two<br />

youth-led volunteer programs<br />

in the Iringa Region. Both<br />

programs are run in close<br />

collaboration and through<br />

an official agreement of cooperation<br />

since 1992, with<br />

the Ministry of Education<br />

and Culture. In 2002, SPW<br />

Tanzania entered into an<br />

Agreement of Co-operation<br />

with the Vice President’s Office<br />

of Tanzania.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Food Science<br />

and Technology<br />

Grant: 127,596,000.00 TZS<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

The objective was to increase<br />

Description of Organization: The Department specializes in food science and<br />

nutritional knowledge and<br />

technology, and incorporates home economics and human nutrition. The department<br />

skills of technical personnel<br />

is comprised of 15 academic staff and a team of 10 technicians, field officers and supporting<br />

staff.<br />

in local NGOs and CBOs to<br />

enable them to plan and<br />

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

<strong>for</strong>mulate appropriate diets<br />

tal organizations (NGOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs)”<br />

<strong>for</strong> PLHAs based on commonly<br />

Target Group: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> service providers<br />

available food items.<br />

Geographical Focus: Morogoro, Dodoma and Iringa<br />

Priority Area: Care and support<br />

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

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

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Project Results:<br />

Reports were produced detailing the training needs of the key technical personnel in the target<br />

NGOs and CBOs<br />

Training curriculum was developed <strong>for</strong> nutritional care and support <strong>for</strong> PLHAs and disseminated to<br />

NGOs, CBOs and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> stakeholders<br />

60 key technical personnel were trained on planning and <strong>for</strong>mulating appropriate diets <strong>for</strong> PHLAs<br />

in Morogoro, Dodoma and Iringa<br />

10 recipes <strong>for</strong> diets appropriate <strong>for</strong> PLHAs were <strong>for</strong>mulated in the Morogoro, Dodoma and Iringa<br />

regions<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. John M. Msuya<br />

+255 023.260.4402, jmsuya@suanet.ac.tz<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Tanzania Youth Awareness Trust Fund (TAYOA)<br />

Grant: 146,952,000.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Description of Organization: Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) is a<br />

registered non-profit organization that provides <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> assistance, entrepreneurship,<br />

and civic/human rights education <strong>for</strong> the young people of Tanzania under the<br />

Trustees Ordinance. TAYOA’s mission is to educate, through practical experience in<br />

social enterprise, Tanzania’s youth and young adults who want to take responsibility <strong>for</strong><br />

their own futures <strong>for</strong> societal benefit and their own personal fulfillment.<br />

Project Title: “Scaling up: Campaign on country-wide Anonymous <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Helpline on Risk Perception”<br />

Target Group: Youths and Young Adults<br />

Geographical Focus: Nationwide<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC)<br />

Project Description: TAYOA scaled-up its campaign on promoting a countrywide<br />

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

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

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

companies to promote the services by using the print media, radio, television and billboards.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Cell phone hotline is available in all 26 regions of Tanzania.<br />

54 volunteers gave pre-counseling, referrals and stigma reduction education.<br />

4800 referrals were made <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> care and treatment <strong>for</strong> opportunistic infections.<br />

20,169 calls were received in the first 6 months.<br />

Tayoa developed and distributed 300 training manuals on privacy and confidentiality, 300 <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> helpline resource books, 300 <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> helpline treatment in<strong>for</strong>mation resource books and<br />

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

NGOs.<br />

Collaboration occurred between private phone companies including: Celtel, Mobitel, TTCL, Vodacom<br />

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

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Peter Masika, Executive Director<br />

+255 022.266.7492<br />

pmasika@youthaware.org<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The overall objective of<br />

the project was to provide<br />

anonymity and confidentiality<br />

with the provision of<br />

reproductive health education,<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> referral and precounseling<br />

services <strong>for</strong> youth<br />

and young adults through<br />

a national toll-free helpline<br />

service.<br />

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Teule Muheza Hospital<br />

Grant: 80,028,130.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: November 2003 through October 2004<br />

Project Title: Positive patient package<br />

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

Geographical Focus: Muheza district<br />

Priority Area: Care and support<br />

Project Objective: The overall objective was to give <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> patients a positive<br />

attitude by caring <strong>for</strong> them at all stages of the disease. Specifically:<br />

• Screening all patients <strong>for</strong> Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and Sexually Transmitted<br />

Infections (STIs<br />

• Prophylaxis <strong>for</strong> all patients with PTB and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia<br />

(PCP) at a cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) of 200 or less<br />

• Provision of holistic care<br />

Project Description:<br />

The palliative care department of the Teule-Muheza hospital offered patients a package<br />

of holistic care designed to ease pain and provide a more affirmative experience. The<br />

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

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Project Results:<br />

Teule successfully replicated the PASADA program <strong>for</strong> psycho-social support of infected and<br />

affected young children<br />

The project detected and treated 935 PTB cases<br />

Treated 375 STI cases<br />

200 patients were started on prophylaxis<br />

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

A monitoring system <strong>for</strong> PCP prophylaxis was established in preparation <strong>for</strong> highly active<br />

antiretroviral therapy (HAART)<br />

3 holistic support groups were started<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Karylin Collins, Project Manager<br />

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

Project Objectives<br />

Teule Hospital is a district<br />

designated hospital operated<br />

by the Anglican Church of<br />

Tanzania, Diocese of Tanga.<br />

Founded in 1980, the hospital<br />

has 330 beds and covers a<br />

catchment area of 4,922<br />

square kilometers, stretching<br />

from the Kenyan border,<br />

reaching the coast and into<br />

the Usambara Mountains. The<br />

department of palliative care,<br />

known as Muheza Hospice<br />

Care is an integral part of the<br />

hospital.<br />

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Special Zanzibar and Orphans<br />

and Vulnerable Children (OVC)<br />

Round<br />

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Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005<br />

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The Women Entrepreneurial Development Trust Fund<br />

(WEDTF)<br />

Grant: 43,484,385.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: WEDTF was started as a credit scheme <strong>for</strong> productive<br />

activities of women in Zanzibar in March 1991 and was registered as an NGO<br />

in 1995. WEDTF aims to develop entrepreneurial and technical skills <strong>for</strong> women.<br />

Providing credit to assist with small businesses, WEDTF also disseminates materials<br />

<strong>for</strong> overall well-being.<br />

Project Title: Building capacity in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> patient care<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

Target Group: WDTF members and people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs)<br />

Geographical Focus: Six districts of North, South and West regions in Unguja<br />

Priority Area: Care and Support, Prevention, Impact mitigation and Institutional<br />

capacity building, including monitoring and evaluation<br />

Project Description: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission can occur while nursing sick relatives,<br />

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

<strong>for</strong> nursing sick relatives. The <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> rate is increasing throughout Zanzibar.<br />

WEDTF sought to minimize <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> infections among WEDTF beneficiaries,<br />

their family members and the entire community through awareness and improved<br />

HBC delivery. Through training HBC service providers and local facilitators, WEDTF<br />

achieved these goals.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

675 people were sensitized to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> through intensive workshops<br />

12 PLHAs were supported through income generating activities<br />

56 government leaders were sensitized to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

10 HBC service providers were trained in a 7 day course in Zanzibar<br />

56 local facilitators were trained through a 5 day course<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Alama H. Jumbe, Training Coordinator<br />

+255 747 425509/475583<br />

wedtf@zitec.org<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To improve quality of<br />

life <strong>for</strong> PLHAs through<br />

quality HBC and income<br />

generating activities<br />

To empower women<br />

socially, economically and<br />

politically through readily<br />

available resources<br />

To provide <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

prevention in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

to WEDTF and partner<br />

members<br />

Target 500 small<br />

and medium size<br />

entrepreneurs and their<br />

families to benefit.<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Walio Katika Mapambano na <strong>AIDS</strong> Tanzania, Pemba Branch<br />

(WAMATA)<br />

Grant: 23,216,550.00 TZS<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Description of Organization: WAMATA Pemba Branch is a non-governmental<br />

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

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

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

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

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

tate behaviour change<br />

delay of sexual activity and<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

to increase youth seeking<br />

voluntary counseling and<br />

Target Group: Youth 14 – 24<br />

testing (VCT) services by 10%.<br />

Geographical Focus: Ten remote Shehias on Pemba<br />

Priority Area: Behavior change<br />

Project Description: The project aims to address behavior of 14–24 year-olds accessing <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>/STI in<strong>for</strong>mation, improving<br />

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

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

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

area. During project implementation, WAMATA collaborated with Shehia <strong>AIDS</strong> Committee <strong>for</strong> community acceptance.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

40 peer educators were trained through workshops with facilitators<br />

The number of people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> joining Zanzibar Association of People with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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

Among youth, VCT seeking increased from 2,436 in 2005 to 3,842 in 2006<br />

Condom users in project sites increased from 183 in 2005 to 386 in 2006<br />

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

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

among newly married couples<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Shaib Abdullla Moh’d, Project Manager<br />

+255 2424 52681<br />

wamatapba@yahoo.com<br />

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Umoja Wa Kiislamu Wa Elimu, Uchumi Na Maendeleo<br />

(UKUEM)—Islamic Association For Education And Economic<br />

Development<br />

Grant: 48,200,000.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: UKUEM, a faith-based, non-governmental organization,<br />

is based in Zanzbibar with an additional office in Pemba. Established in Janu- Project Objectives<br />

ary 2002, UKUEM was established to assist Muslims in Islamic education, growth and<br />

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

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

UKUEM is Headquartered in Unguja with branch office in Pemba.<br />

training and equipment to<br />

Project Title: Assisting families affected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

facilitate independent living.<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

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

Geographical Focus: Zanzibar North Region and Pemba South Region<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation<br />

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

They were trained in tailoring, carpentry, electricity, refrigeration and air conditioning. They were provided equipment in<br />

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

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Project Results:<br />

30 trainees were provided with equipment used to earn their livelihood<br />

30 youth graduated with new skills and aptitudes developed throughout the training<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mohamed Ali Mohamed, Executive Secretary<br />

+255 242.235.546<br />

ukuem@hotmail.com<br />

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The Pemba Island Relief Organization (PIRO)<br />

Grant: 34,039,950.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: To build community skills <strong>for</strong> comprehensive <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

Target Group: Youth<br />

Geographic Area: Twelve Shehias of Pemba<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy, Prevention and Research<br />

Project Objective: The overall goal is to educate and raise awareness by addressing<br />

perceptions and beliefs regarding the high <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission rates from sexual<br />

activity. The projects attempted via education and behavior change communication to<br />

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

the program encouraged policy makers to increase response to the pandemic.<br />

Project Description: The project includes research, education and communication<br />

on the spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> focusing on sexual, social and behavioral change.<br />

The project will include research on the misperception and social belief encouraging<br />

high risk sexual behavior. It promotes skills in comprehensive <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention<br />

by providing in<strong>for</strong>mation and education targeting youth and community gate keepers.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_PIRO.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mr. Alawy Bakar Hamad, Executive Director<br />

+255 242 452 977<br />

colepemba@yahoo.com<br />

The Pemba Island Relief<br />

Organisation (PIRO) is a non<br />

–governmental organization<br />

registered in Zanzibar in 1997.<br />

PIRO works on improving<br />

institutional capacities through<br />

village health committees,<br />

school management and<br />

orphan and vulnerable<br />

children (OVC) committees.<br />

PIRO has a strong base of<br />

experts in health, gender,<br />

community development<br />

and education, specifically of<br />

vulnerable populations at the<br />

community level.<br />

Two partner CBOs (Mkoani Poverty Eradication Society and Chake Chake Women) received<br />

technical support on monitoring and evaluation, project management and financial management<br />

1857 youth received <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation through Youth Centre at Mkoan<br />

48 youth were trained as peer educators in Chake Chake and Mkoani in Pemba<br />

4,800 people were reached with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness and prevention in<strong>for</strong>mation through peer<br />

activities in 12 Shehias in Pemba<br />

72 community gate keepers (influential individuals, community members and religious leaders)<br />

were sensitized on the project and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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

essay competitions<br />

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

23 people received VCT <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and received results in Pemba<br />

29 community based organizations (CBOs), faith based organizations (FBOs) and nongovernmental<br />

organizations (NGOs) provided with technical support.<br />

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Pemba Press Club<br />

Grant: 35,944,020.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: Pemba Press Club was founded by a group of<br />

media practitioners in 2002. The Club is registered under the Zanzibar Society Act.<br />

The organization aims to promote professional journalism in regards to the important<br />

role media plays in in<strong>for</strong>ming, transmitting, analyzing, entertaining and educating the<br />

public on various socioeconomic issues.<br />

Project Title: Capacity building and community awareness programs on <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> through media<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

Target Group: Community youth members (18 years and above)<br />

Geographical Focus: Four Districts in Pemba and Six Districts in Unguja.<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC)/ Behavior Change Communication<br />

(BCC) advocacy.<br />

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

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

involved various activities aimed at in<strong>for</strong>ming and educating the masses on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> issues.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

40 articles on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> education and prevention were published in local newspapers<br />

30 radio programs on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> education and prevention were aired<br />

15 television programs on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> education and prevention were produced and aired<br />

Increased awareness of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> issues among youth and promoted open dialogue on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mr. Khatib Juma Mjaji, Project Manager<br />

+255 2424 52764<br />

pembapress2002@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The project’s objective is to<br />

organize local media in the<br />

dissemination of effective and<br />

up to date in<strong>for</strong>mation on<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> <strong>for</strong> the promotion<br />

of community awareness to<br />

combat the spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> in Zanzibar and Pemba.<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005<br />

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Women’s Group Against <strong>AIDS</strong> in Kilimanjaro (KIWAKKUKI)<br />

Grant: 265,803,846.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: KIWAKKUKI is a women’s group founded in<br />

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

is to accelerate women’s access to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation and to empower them<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> community healthcare skills and community sensitization <strong>for</strong> offering<br />

care and support to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> patients, families and orphans.<br />

Project Title: Impact Mitigation of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> orphans and vulnerable children<br />

through vocational training<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

Target Group: Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and their families<br />

Geographical Focus: All seven districts in Kilimanjaro region<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation <strong>for</strong> OVC and their families<br />

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

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

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

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

education and behavior change workshops were given.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_KIWAKKUKI.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

change interventions<br />

215 leaflets were designed, printed and distributed to youth<br />

30 OVCs attended voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) to identify their status<br />

250 OVC were supported with subsistence allowance<br />

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

<strong>for</strong>m of seed funds<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dafrosa Kokulingilila Itemba, Executive Coordinator<br />

+255 272 751504<br />

kiwakkuki@kilionline.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To have at least 250 OVC<br />

aged 14-20, who are<br />

self -employed or under<br />

placement and have adopted<br />

individualized <strong>HIV</strong> risk<br />

reduction behaviors.<br />

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Zanzibar Children’s Fund (ZCF)<br />

Grant: 52,112,130.00 TZS<br />

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

non-governmental organization working <strong>for</strong> the betterment of communities. This includes<br />

serving the community’s religious and spiritual needs, as well as supporting<br />

social interventions with development partners.<br />

Project Title: Advocacy on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Using Islamic Approach<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

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

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

Priority Area: Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC), prevention<br />

Project Description: The project intends to provide in<strong>for</strong>mation on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> including meaning, source, transmission,<br />

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

approach.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to:<br />

http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_ZCF.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

A 12-page illustrated newsletter named “WITO,” Kiswahili <strong>for</strong> “call,” to 2,500 individuals was<br />

distributed and produced<br />

10 Imams and preachers from Jongowe, Zanzibar were trained <strong>for</strong> five days on the medical<br />

aspects of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and the Islamic point of view on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

452 participants –Imams, Madrasa teachers and other community leaders from four districts of<br />

Pemba were in<strong>for</strong>med of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> issues including meaning, source, transmission and spread,<br />

effect and consequences, protection and precautions issues, focused on stigma and discrimination<br />

172 Tumbatu community members who are Imams and Madrasa teachers, mobile fishermen and<br />

housewives were in<strong>for</strong>med of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> issues, focused on stigma and discrimination<br />

170 community members, who are Imams and Madrasa teachers from Tumbatu (Unguja), and<br />

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

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

member groups including mosques, Madrasa and women’s groups<br />

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

voluntarily willing to undertake <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> testing<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mohammed Suleiman Khalfan, Executive Manager<br />

+255 242 452978<br />

zcfundz@yahoo.co.uk<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To reduce <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> stigma<br />

among 600 Imams and<br />

Madrasa teachers, who will<br />

work together with their peers<br />

and followers to respond to<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> infections.<br />

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Zanzibar Nurses Association (ZNA)<br />

Grant: 59,189,529.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: The Zanzibar Nurses Association is a non-governmental<br />

organization which began in 1992 with the aim of improving the quality of<br />

nursing services and bettering healthcare services in the community.<br />

Project Title: Comprehensive Quality Home-Based Care (HBC) and Support in<br />

Mitigating Stigma <strong>for</strong> people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) in Zanzibar<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

Target Group: PLHAs<br />

Geographical Focus: Three Districts in Unguja and Pemba: west and south of Unguja and Wete District in Pemba.<br />

Priority Area: Provision of care, impact mitigation<br />

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

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

home. The project emphasizes local food and seeks to reduce stigma.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Standard guidelines on nutrition and HBC services <strong>for</strong> PLHA were developed and disseminated in a<br />

one-day meeting<br />

30 facility-based HBC service providers were trained<br />

90 community HBC (Volunteers) were traine<br />

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

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

20 PLHAs were trained in tailoring and soap making as income generating activities.<br />

A monitoring and evaluation tool <strong>for</strong> HBC activities was developed<br />

15 orphans and vulnerable children were referred and registered <strong>for</strong> support<br />

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

In partnership with ZAPHA (Zanzibar Association of PLHAs), TUISHI and Zanzibar Youth Forum<br />

(ZYF) have increased membership of ZAPHA from 40 to 150<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Abdurrahman M. Kwaza, ZANA Chairperson<br />

Ghanima Othman Juma, HBC Coordinator<br />

+255 242 234 785<br />

zanaju@2001@yahoo.com/xana@xanzinet.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Provide quality HBC, mitigate<br />

stigma and discrimination <strong>for</strong><br />

PLHAs and build capacity of<br />

HBC service providers.<br />

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Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF)<br />

Grant: 56,788,830.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: ZIFF was established in 1998, as a non-governmental,<br />

culturally and educationally based non-profit organization. ZIFF promotes a<br />

self-sustaining and dynamic cultural environment where the arts, education and technology<br />

are brought together in social development and product creation. ZIFF seeks<br />

to nurture the regional, historical and cultural memory of its people.<br />

Project Title: Minimizing <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> infection risk among Nugwi residents.<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through January 2005<br />

Target Group: 7,916 at Nungwi enclave and the control population in Kigunda<br />

Geographical Focus: Nungwi enclave<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, research, and in<strong>for</strong>mation, education and communication (IEC)<br />

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

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

but lacking tourism and hotel activities. The social conditions at Kigunda provided comparative in<strong>for</strong>mation to evaluate the<br />

effect of tourism and development in the targeted village.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

A baseline survey was conducted highlighting critical issues surrounding <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

The Centre <strong>for</strong> Counseling was established, targeting migrating workers, drug users and sex workers<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Munira Hum, Finance and Administrative manager<br />

+255 747 411499/ 413355<br />

ziff@ziff.or.tz<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To document and analyze<br />

activities that increase the<br />

risk of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> infection to<br />

Nungwi residents and introduce<br />

intervention measures that will<br />

reduce the risk.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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Zanzibar Association of In<strong>for</strong>mation against Drug Abuse and<br />

Alcohol (ZAIADA)<br />

Grant: 73,305,645.00 TZS<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Description of Organization: ZAIADA is a non-governmental, non-profit organization<br />

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

and deter substance abuse,<br />

Project Title: Youth Voice against <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and Substance Abuse<br />

which could hinder judgment<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2004 through August 2005<br />

and heighten exposure to <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

Target Group: Youth<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

Geographical Focus: Central and west districts in Unguja, Wete and Chake Chake<br />

districts in Pemba<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC) and Behavior Change Communication<br />

(BCC)<br />

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

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

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Project Results:<br />

90 peer educators and counselors were trained, including training on life skills<br />

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

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

12,000 condoms were distributed<br />

14,000 BCC materials were printed and disseminated<br />

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

12 youth centers were equipped with indoor games<br />

18,000 people were reached through community dialogues<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Abdul Wahid Talib Ali, Project Manager<br />

+255 747411600/470488<br />

zaiada@hotmail.com/ mahindo@hotmail.com<br />

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Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC)<br />

Grant: 84,426,300.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: The Catholic Secretary of the Tanzania Episcopal<br />

Conference has nine departments, including one health department. The health<br />

department has a four staff section devoted to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>, serving populations since<br />

1989. This section is responsible <strong>for</strong> facilitation and coordination of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> programs<br />

in the 30 Catholic Dioceses of Tanzania.<br />

Project Title: Reducing stigma by mainstreaming <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in small Christian<br />

communities.<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: August 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation, Institutional Capacity Building<br />

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

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

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

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

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

a balanced diet <strong>for</strong> PLHAs, stigma and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and home based care <strong>for</strong> PLHAs.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA) using recognized national curriculum<br />

Mobilization skills were strengthened on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> response in small Christian communities in 75<br />

Parishes<br />

31,310 individuals were reached with AB messages in 75 Parishes<br />

3,131 individuals were reached through <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> community mobilization trainings on nutrition,<br />

care and support and stigma reduction within 75 Parishes<br />

234 individuals were interviewed through KAP Questionnaire on stigma in small Christian<br />

communities<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. A. Hokororo, Executive Secretary<br />

+255 222 851 075-9 tec@cats-net.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To reduce stigma related<br />

to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in 92 Parishes<br />

in six Catholic Dioceses by<br />

mainstreaming <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in<br />

small Christian communities.<br />

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The Salvation Army Tanzania Command<br />

Grant: 140,175,003.00 TZS<br />

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

(NGO) organization founded in 1865 with its mission in Tanzania starting<br />

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

in areas of psycho-social support, love, counseling and care <strong>for</strong> orphans and vulnerable<br />

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

Tabora, Mara, Kilimanjaro, Kagera and Dar-es Salaam.<br />

Target Group: Children Affected and Infected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (CAIBA) care and<br />

support<br />

Project Title: Psychosocial Support CAIBA<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: August 2005 through January 2007<br />

Geographical Focus: Temeke district in Dar es Salaam, Bukoba town in Kagera,<br />

Chalinze in Coastal region, Same and Moshi Rural in Kilimanjaro region.<br />

Project Description: The project sought to minimize the physical, economic and<br />

psychosocial complications in the lives of children infected or affected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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

CAIBAs, work with 1,500 CAIBA caretakers, and 5,000 community members.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To improve the psychosocial,<br />

economic and physical<br />

well-being of CAIBA, in<br />

order to build their future<br />

through the involvement<br />

of caretakers, extended<br />

family members and other<br />

community members.<br />

To minimize the social<br />

and psychological traumas<br />

affecting the CAIBA through<br />

care, support and love.<br />

To build the capacity of<br />

the local communities<br />

in psychosocial support,<br />

counseling and love <strong>for</strong><br />

OVCs and improve their<br />

economic security.<br />

20 staff and 5,000 community members were sensitized on psychosocial support issues,<br />

counseling and home based care (HBC)<br />

200 CAIBA community committees (begun under the previous Mama Mkubwa project) conducted<br />

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

500 CAIBA heads of households were trained on life-skills and domestic management<br />

40 CAIBA guardians were trained on entrepreneurship and supported with 50,000 TZS <strong>for</strong> income<br />

generating activities<br />

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

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

during holidays and weekends in communities<br />

500 CAIBA were counseled to minimize social and psychological traumas<br />

200 solidarity groups were <strong>for</strong>med and trained to operate income generating activities.<br />

2,500 OVC were reached by HBC program<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Lt. Coln. Malcolm Forster, Project Manager<br />

+255 222 850 468<br />

Malcolm_<strong>for</strong>ster@tnz.salvationarmy.org<br />

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Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA)<br />

Grant: 199,962,888.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: Scaling Up the Capacity of the National Aids Helpline Toll-Free Services<br />

in Partnership with the Private Sector<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: August 2005 through January 2007<br />

Target Group: Youth (10-24) and Adults (25-65)<br />

Geographical Focus: Nationwide<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, in<strong>for</strong>mation, education and communication<br />

(IEC), care and support and research<br />

Project Objective: To expand the capacity of the Helpline, increase youth awareness<br />

of and access to the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Helpline servicesthrough promotional activities<br />

and increased alternative sources <strong>for</strong> anonymous and confidential <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

and referral services.<br />

Project Description: The Tanzania Youth Aware Trust Fund (TAYOA) created<br />

a toll-free National <strong>AIDS</strong> Helpline using mobile phone technology. The anonymous<br />

helpline provides accurate in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> youth, stimulates discussion and gives sup-<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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Project Results:<br />

392,560 youth used the anonymous toll-free <strong>AIDS</strong> Helpline.<br />

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

the private sector into the <strong>AIDS</strong> response at very low cost, while also improving their public image.<br />

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

transmission since counselors working on the Helpline, empowering all of them to take ownership<br />

of the fights against <strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

2,300 referrals were made <strong>for</strong> callers benefiting from clinical care. (opportunistic infections (OI)<br />

treatment, voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) or other care)<br />

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

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

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

and Zanzibar.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Peter Joseph Masika, Executive Director<br />

+255 222 667 492<br />

pmasika@youthaware.org/tayoafund@yahoo.com<br />

Tanzania Youth Aware Trust<br />

Fund (TAYOA) is a registered<br />

non-profit organization<br />

that provides <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>,<br />

entrepreneurship and civic/<br />

human rights education to<br />

Tanzanian youth. Registered<br />

in November 1997 under<br />

Trustees Ordinance, TAYOA<br />

is working in partnership<br />

with VODACOM, TiGO,<br />

ZANTEL, TTCL and CELTEL<br />

All telephone operators have<br />

donated toll-free services to<br />

the project.<br />

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Tanzanian Women Lawyers Association (TAWLA)<br />

Grant: 195,903,103.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: TAWLA is a group of women lawyers, professionals<br />

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

services to marginalized and vulnerable women and children.<br />

Project Title: Awareness Campaign on Legal Rights of Women and Children in<br />

Mitigating <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> impact<br />

Target Group: Women and Children<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: August 2005 to March 2007<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Tanga and Dodoma<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy, In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC), prevention<br />

and impact mitigation<br />

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

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

social and economic background.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Renovations <strong>for</strong> legal aid units were established. Fast track units were put into place, open to clients<br />

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

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

counseling skills and 20 collaborators were trained on basic legal procedures<br />

30 magistrates were trained and 300 manuals on human rights and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> were disseminated<br />

to judicial officers, magistrates and quasi-judicial bodies<br />

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

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

advertisements on radio, TV and newspaper<br />

300 manuals on basic laws and procedures were created and disseminated<br />

10 <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> clients were represented by TAWLA in court<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Joaquine De-Mello, Executive Director<br />

+255 22 211 0758<br />

tawla@raha.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The project works to increase<br />

access to justice and timely<br />

legal services by providing legal<br />

aid to marginalized women<br />

and children, while enhancing<br />

the capacity of implementers<br />

and collaborators to provide<br />

legal services.<br />

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Tanzania 4H Organization<br />

Grant: 94,605,000.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: The Tanzania 4H Organization is a youth membership<br />

non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in the Tanga, Arusha, Manyara,<br />

Kilimanjaro, Morogoro and Ruvuma regions providing pre-professional practical<br />

education to youth in and out of schools. Key focus areas include agriculture, <strong>for</strong>estry,<br />

environment conservation, community and family health, home-economics, household,<br />

leadership and management skills.<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Prevention Activities in Tanga (HAPATI)<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mace: August 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

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

5,277 young adult 4H members, both in school and out of school, youth and adult volunteers gained in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />

communication and education on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and other sexually transmitted infections (STI).<br />

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

Lushoto<br />

Priority Area: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention<br />

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

Korogwe, Handeni, Kilindi, Lushoto and Korogwe town. The project focused on improving youth knowledge, in<strong>for</strong>mation and<br />

skills relating to behavioral change and sexual reproductive health.<br />

For Project more Results: in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/<br />

SuccessStories/0507_4H.pdf<br />

Youth peer education was introduced to community members via stakeholder consultative<br />

workshops in 130 areas, where there are 4H clubs<br />

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

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

educators were trained in each of 77 4H<br />

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

fellow peers on in<strong>for</strong>mation, education, motivation to behavior change and referral making<br />

In<strong>for</strong>mation, education and communication (IEC) materials, t-shirts and caps were produced. They<br />

improved and motivated peer educators and 4H advisors to continue with peer education programs<br />

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

training of three staff members<br />

2537 youth were reached through peer education program<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Adolf William Qambaita, Executive Secretary<br />

+255 27 2643397<br />

4h@tanga.net<br />

adolf_william@yahoo.com<br />

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Project Objectives<br />

To prevent spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> and STI among youth<br />

and young people in areas<br />

where 4H is working, as a<br />

result of increased <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

awareness.<br />

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Tanzania Civil Engineering Contractors Association (TACECA)<br />

Grant: 139,374,000.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: TACECA was established in 1996 to mobilize<br />

resources <strong>for</strong> development of local civil engineering contractors. Full membership is<br />

open to local civil engineering contractors. Membership is presently at 253 companies,<br />

located in 15 regional branches.<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Project <strong>for</strong> road works<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: August 2005 through July 2006<br />

Target Group: Road Construction workers and communities<br />

Geographical Focus: Manyoni, Kiomboi, Shinyanga and Biharamulo<br />

Priority Area: Prevention<br />

Project Description: The <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> project <strong>for</strong> road works involved:<br />

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Creating awareness and sensitization of contracting officials, workers and communities by undertaking comprehensive<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> interventions on selected roads;<br />

Improving delivery of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> interventions by designing guidelines <strong>for</strong> undertaking <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> activities within road<br />

works;<br />

Mobilizing support <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> interventions in road works by initiating mainstreaming <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> process activities in<br />

procurement and implementation.<br />

Project Results:<br />

59 company leaders were sensitized on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and the importance of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention<br />

activities in road construction<br />

104 peer educators were trained<br />

12 road shows <strong>for</strong> construction sites were carried out<br />

483,498 condoms were distributed to road construction workers and at sites<br />

1 <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> conference was attended by 124 participants<br />

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

contractors<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Clement Mworia, Executive Secretary<br />

+255 222 122 466<br />

taceca@cat-net.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The general objective of the<br />

project is to limit the spread<br />

of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> among road<br />

construction workers and<br />

the communities where they<br />

interact.<br />

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Pastoral activities and services <strong>for</strong> people<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Dar es Salaam archdiocese<br />

(PASADA)<br />

Grant: 186,391,800.00 TZS<br />

PASADA strives to reach the<br />

Project Title: Strengthening community-based services <strong>for</strong> people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

poorest of the poor living with<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) and sharing best practices of holistic care and support<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and provide them<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: August 2005 through January 2007<br />

with holistic care and support<br />

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

dio Tumaini, coverage of 10,000,000<br />

Geographical Focus: PASADA ‘s catchment areas: Temeke, Ilala, Kinondoni,<br />

Educational programs are<br />

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

Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Coast, Morogoro, Tanga, Mbeya, Iringa, Moshi<br />

with the objective of reducing<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, in<strong>for</strong>mation, education and communication<br />

stigma and discrimination and<br />

(IEC), care and support, research and institutional capacity building.<br />

promoting behavioral change,<br />

thereby limiting the spread of<br />

Project Objective: To increase the care quality and support services PASADA provides<br />

to PLHAs and to share best practices and expertise with other organizations,<br />

the virus.<br />

thereby promoting an increased number of institutions offering these services.<br />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Project Results:<br />

PASADA is a social service<br />

agency operating under the<br />

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of<br />

Dar es Salaam.<br />

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

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

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

arising from the radio programs<br />

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

1,500 in Swahili)<br />

25 counselors successfully completed an upgrading training course on voluntary counseling and<br />

testing (VCT) and supportive counseling<br />

5,603 individuals voluntarily were counseled, tested and received results<br />

12 PASADA staff members successfully completed a course on computer skills<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mary Ash, Executive Director<br />

+255 022.286.5451<br />

pasada@intafrica.com/maryash@intafrica.com<br />

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Kilimanjaro NGO Cluster on sexually transmitted infections (STI),<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and reproductive health (RH) Interventions (KINSHAI)<br />

Grant: 113,909,250.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: Formed in 1994, KINSHAI is a network of 116<br />

member organizations working in the seven districts of the Kilimanjaro region on prevention<br />

and response to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> effects. Projects include community <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

awareness, community initiatives on orphan support, elderly <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness,<br />

voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and orphan and vulnerable children (OVC)<br />

education.<br />

Project Title: Increasing <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness among the elderly<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

affected grandchildren, who are orphans of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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

Hedaru and Gonja Maore. The project areas varied from urban to very rural.<br />

Priority Area: Institutional strengthening/prevention, advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />

Education and Communication (IEC).<br />

Project Description: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> is increasingly taking lives of young parents.<br />

Deaths from <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> create socio-economic and psychological problems <strong>for</strong> older<br />

populations who are left to assume parenting roles to the orphans left behind; while<br />

they themselves are physically, financially and psychologically vulnerable.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0507_KINSHAI.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

transmission and means of protecting themselves from <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

More than 200 elderly from the 8 project sites know the importance of VCT<br />

35% (70) received an <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> test<br />

Participation in community social activities, growing membership in social clubs and openness in<br />

speaking about <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> targeted issues, all helped lower stigma and isolation<br />

Myths and misconceptions about <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> were addressed among the elderly<br />

32 trained peer elderly educators promoted <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention and response issues<br />

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

<strong>AIDS</strong> challenges, and solidarity and sustainability<br />

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

the elderly and OVC in their respective communities<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Veronica Shao, Executive Director<br />

+255 272.750.747<br />

kinshai@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To raise awareness on<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention and<br />

response among the elderly<br />

in Same and Hai districts<br />

To establish psychosocial<br />

support services <strong>for</strong> the<br />

elderly affected with <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> in Same and Hai<br />

districts<br />

To promote multi-sectoral<br />

collaboration with the<br />

elderly against <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

in Same and Hai<br />

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Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization<br />

Grant: 176,539,656.30 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: Kivulini Women’s Rights Organization is a registered<br />

non-government organization (NGO) based in Mwanza, Tanzania. The word<br />

Kivulini implies a place under a tree or otherwise shaded, where people meet <strong>for</strong> discussion<br />

and offer each other support. Kivulini advocates <strong>for</strong> women’s rights through<br />

safety, dignity, equality and respect by mobilizing communities to prevent domestic<br />

violence. Kivulini promotes changes within the existing community structures to support<br />

women and girls’ rights.<br />

Project Title: A Celebration of Freedom and Liberation: Breaking the Silence and<br />

the Stigma Surrounding <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and Empowering the Community to Take Action<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

men and various professionals.<br />

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

district.<br />

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

how GBV places them at higher risk <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>.<br />

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

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

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

included developing and disseminating communication materials, conducting training, sensitization meetings, festivals dialogues,<br />

debates, discussions, establishing networks and providing financial support to women’s groups.<br />

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Project Objectives<br />

To increase awareness on the<br />

link between <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and<br />

GBV and to challenge current<br />

attitudes surrounding sexual<br />

practices to reduce <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

transmission<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0707_KIVULINI.pdf<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

between GBV and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>. Pre and post test results indicated that knowledge of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and<br />

GBV increased by over 22% as a result of the training<br />

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

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

trained on GBV and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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

demonstrate the link between <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and GBV<br />

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

of Action, workshops and meetings to clients, community members, parliamentarians, other<br />

organizations in the Mwanza region<br />

20,000 fliers reprinted by HAKIELIMU to be distributed countrywide to Friends of Education in<br />

Tanzania, and 3,500 posters and 3,500 fliers printed<br />

6 Ngoma/theatre groups were supported <strong>for</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mances in festivals<br />

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

result, the women were able to improve existing businesses or start several small businesses such<br />

as the production and sales of bricks and the sales of products such as produce, flour and poultry<br />

10 groups were provided with grants <strong>for</strong> saving and credit schemes. One group, the SAFINA group<br />

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

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

<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention care and treatment network to strengthen referral services and increase use<br />

Increased level of support and follow-up from the trained community volunteers to ensure<br />

appropriate referrals to care and treatment services<br />

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

on use of Jatropha soap <strong>for</strong> people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA)<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Maimuna Kanyamala, +255 282.500.961/744.367.484<br />

kivulini@africaonline.co.tz/admin@kivulini.org<br />

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Society <strong>for</strong> Women and Aids in Africa, Tanzania Branch: Muheza<br />

Chapter (SWAAT-MUHEZA Chapter)<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Grant: 72,028,808.25.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: SWAAT-MUHEZA Chapter is one of 36 chapters<br />

in Muheza district in Tanga Region, comprising 52 members. SWAAT focuses on<br />

sensitization and education on the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> pandemic, counseling people infected<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>, research on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and dissemination of findings.<br />

Project Title: Development of High Nutritive Formula Based on Solar Dried Orange<br />

Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) <strong>for</strong> Children infected/affected with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (CAIBA)<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

Target Group: Children 0-8 years<br />

Geographical Focus: Muheza District, Tanga Region<br />

Priority Area: Care and treatment<br />

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

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

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

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

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

of its effect on these children. The project also facilitated caretakers of CAIBA to cultivate OFSP <strong>for</strong> future use.<br />

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To improve nutrition and<br />

health status of CAIBA 0-8<br />

years<br />

Project Results:<br />

A surve was conducted and a report generated on identifying CAIBA and caretakers<br />

37 CAIBA and 30 caretakers in Muheza District were identified though a survey<br />

4 solar driers were constructed and used to dry OFSP chips<br />

2 local artisans were trained on how to construct solar driers<br />

30 caretakers and 30 SWAAT members were trained to dry OFS and use the solar driers<br />

Three recipes were developed <strong>for</strong> a highly nutritive diet using different ratios of solar dried OF SP<br />

flour, with cereals and legumes based on energy requirements <strong>for</strong> children in this age group<br />

A nutritional evaluation of the developed <strong>for</strong>mula led to selection of the maize: finger millet:<br />

groundnuts flour (40:10:20:30), which has been adopted <strong>for</strong> use in porridge<br />

30 CAIBA caretakers were trained on how to prepare the selected recipe, and caretakers started<br />

feeding their children in November 2006<br />

34 CAIBA ate the <strong>for</strong>mula which was prepared and distributed by SWAAT members<br />

30 SWAAT members started visiting the households of the caretakers to monitor utilization of the<br />

diet (preparing the porridge and feeding the children) in December 2006<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Y.C. Muzanila, Project Coordinator<br />

+255 232.603.404<br />

Muzanila1@yahoo.com<br />

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Help Age International<br />

Grant: 196,796,250.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: Reducing impact of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> on older caregivers and their affected<br />

family members<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

Target Group: Older caregivers<br />

Geographical Focus: Arusha region, Coast region, Tanga region, Iringa region,<br />

Dar es Salaam region<br />

Priority Area: Care and Support/ Prevention, advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education<br />

and Communication (IEC)<br />

Project Objective: The main objective is to implement, assess and document models<br />

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

<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) and through strengthening organizations and self advocacy groups,<br />

inclusion of these models in national standards and policies.<br />

Project Description: The impact of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> on older caregivers of PLHAs was<br />

the focus of this project. This included effective HBC training modified to address<br />

older caregiver’s understanding of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>, their skills and experience, and how<br />

these influence the national standards and policies. Help Age worked with WAMATA,<br />

EWOREC, SHISO, CHAWAMA and GSSST and four other non-governmental organizations<br />

(NGOs) to develop the modified HBC curriculum and guidelines used to<br />

train elderly HBC providers.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Adapted existing HBC national guidelines and curriculum to older PLHA caregivers<br />

Documented and published 5000 copies in Kiswahili and English<br />

Provided care <strong>for</strong> PLHAs in 57 communities<br />

Trained 114 older caregivers and HBC kits<br />

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

Developed an advocacy plan targeting local policy makers in 10 wards<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Abdul Jetha, Country Director<br />

+255 222.774.796/270.019, hait@helpagetz.org<br />

Founded in 1987, HelpAge<br />

International Tanzania<br />

(HAIT) seeks to create a<br />

wider understanding and<br />

recognition of ageing issues,<br />

and particularly poverty in old<br />

age, within civil society and the<br />

Tanzanian government.<br />

In order to meet the goal<br />

of alleviating poverty and<br />

improving the quality of life <strong>for</strong><br />

this population, HAIT facilitates<br />

a strong movement of older<br />

people through empowerment.<br />

Through strengthening age care<br />

organizations, orchestrating<br />

interaction with government<br />

structures and access to<br />

resources and seeking to<br />

mainstream issues nationally,<br />

HAIT achieves their goal of<br />

creating a wider understanding.<br />

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Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital<br />

Grant: 225,739,280.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Treatment Center of Excellence<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

referred from other regions<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam<br />

Priority Area: Care and treatment<br />

Project Objective: To further strengthen the diagnostic and treatment capability<br />

<strong>for</strong> the Center of Excellence <strong>for</strong> the comprehensive management of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

(including voluntary counseling and testing (VCT), diagnosis, treatment, monitoring<br />

and follow-up) and develop management in<strong>for</strong>mation systems (MIS) to improve care<br />

<strong>for</strong> people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA).<br />

Project Description: Presently, there are limited healthcare facilities that have the<br />

infrastructure to provide comprehensive <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> care. Lack of adequate infrastructure,<br />

high treatment cost and stigma were identified as some key obstacles <strong>for</strong> scaling<br />

up. Shree Hindu Mandal Hospital has successfully established an <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Treatment<br />

Center of Excellence. The Hospital now manages 680–720 patients with <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

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

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

management.<br />

MIS must be developed as a tool <strong>for</strong> operational research and <strong>for</strong> monitoring and evaluation. Operational research is necessary<br />

<strong>for</strong> improving care quality. The Hospital also will install a safe hospital waste disposal system.<br />

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0106_SHM.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Quality care provided on an in- and out-patient basis to PLHAs<br />

A colonoscope was procured and is being used to diagnose OI in the gastrointestinal tract<br />

An automated clinical chemistry analyzer acquired to accurately monitor biochemistry (renal liver,<br />

cardiac) parameters<br />

Additional laboratory space and resource room was made available and training facility operational<br />

Laboratory MIS in place<br />

Safe hospital waste disposal facility operational and safe blood transfusion system made available<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Kaushik L Ramaiya, Consultant Physician<br />

+255 022.211.4991<br />

hindu@cats-net.com<br />

Shree Hindu Mandal, Dar es<br />

Salaam was founded in 1919<br />

and is a service organization<br />

<strong>for</strong> the Hindu region of Dar es<br />

Salaam. It was registered as a<br />

Missionary Society by Ministry<br />

of Home Affairs on April 22nd,<br />

1955.<br />

Shree Hindu Mandal serves<br />

the people of Tanzania<br />

in health, education and<br />

crematorium services.<br />

Additionally, the hospital<br />

serves the Hindu community<br />

in religion education, social<br />

welfare, marriage reconciliation<br />

and youth development.<br />

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Heifer International<br />

Grant: 199,500,000.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: Small Holder Livestock Keeping and Capacity Building of Rural<br />

Communities to Mitigate the Effect of the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Pandemic<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

Target Group: Families affected/afflicted with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Geographical Focus: 14 regions representing 20 districts<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation / care and support<br />

Project Objective: Empowering families affected by the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> pandemic in<br />

rural communities by providing them with dairy goats, chickens and related technical<br />

services to improve their household nutrition<br />

Project Description: This project aimed to empower 500 targeted 500 rural families<br />

affected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> to mitigate the negative effects of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> by improving<br />

their household nutrition and income. This was done through provision of dairy goats<br />

and chickens as a single package, in order to supplement goat products with eggs and<br />

chicken meat. The target families received one female dairy goat, three chickens and<br />

one cock. Beneficiaries also received training on animal husbandry and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

prevention, care and control.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Established communities in every project village with community support to beneficiaries.<br />

500 target families were trained and provided with 500 dairy goats and chickens.<br />

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

improved.<br />

Social status and integration of PLHAs and their families in the community was improved<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Stella Bitende, Project Manager<br />

+255 027.250.6805<br />

stella.bitende@heifertz.org<br />

Heifer’s mission is to work with<br />

communities to end hunger<br />

and poverty and care <strong>for</strong> the<br />

earth. By giving families a<br />

hand-up, not just a hand-out,<br />

we empower them to turn lives<br />

of hunger and poverty into<br />

self-reliance and hope. With<br />

gifts of livestock and training,<br />

we help families improve their<br />

nutrition and generate income<br />

in sustainable ways.<br />

Heifer Project Tanzania<br />

(HPT) administers support to<br />

Tanzanian small farmers and<br />

pastoralists under the auspices<br />

of the Tanzanian Government.<br />

The project is currently being<br />

administered through the<br />

Ministry of Water and Livestock<br />

Development through renewable<br />

Letters of Agreement.<br />

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Femina HIP (<strong>for</strong>merly East African Development<br />

Communication Foundation (EADCF)<br />

Grant: 207,145,312.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC)<br />

Booklets<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

health professionals and rural communities<br />

Geographical Focus: Targeted NGOs and Government Institutions across Tanzania<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy & In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC)<br />

Project Description: This was the second phase of a project aimed at scaling up<br />

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

its successful adaptation of Soul City booklets.<br />

Project Objective: The objective was to translate from English to Kiswahili and<br />

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

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

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

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and educate children on healthy lifestyles. The materials are designed to<br />

facilitate behavior change through ‘edutainment’ methodology. Materials are attractive,<br />

entertaining, relevant and emotionally engaging to the audience.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

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

and “Watoto Bomba” were designed, produced and distributed with nation-wide coverage<br />

Booklets were used to support districts to implement their <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> plans and the National <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> Communications Strategy<br />

Booklets were pre-tested positively with target audiences<br />

There was a demand <strong>for</strong> booklets from all over the country from civil society<br />

and government<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Aine Mushi, Project Manager<br />

femina-hip@raha.com<br />

+255 222.128.265<br />

Femina HIP is a multimedia<br />

initiative working with youth<br />

and partners throughout<br />

Tanzania to promote sexual<br />

health, <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention<br />

and healthy lifestyles. Femina<br />

HIP uses ‘edutainment’ as its<br />

main approach, entertaining<br />

and educating youth and their<br />

communities in appealing,<br />

exciting <strong>for</strong>mats that mirror<br />

youth culture and language. Real<br />

life stores and docudrama are<br />

central to the approach as well<br />

as an interactive, participatory<br />

production processes.<br />

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ENVIROCARE (Environmental Human<br />

Rights Care and Gender Organization)<br />

Grant: 216,837,255.00 TZS<br />

Project Title: Vocational Training <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Orphans and Vulnerable Children<br />

(OVC) in Musoma<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

Geographical Focus: The project was implemented in—Musoma urban and Musoma<br />

rural,Mara region districts.<br />

Priority Area: Impact mitigation focused on OVC<br />

Project Objective: To improve the livelihoods of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> OVC via vocational<br />

training and income generating activities<br />

Project Description:<br />

The project aimed to improve livelihoods of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> OVC through short-term<br />

vocational training, provision of equipment and raw materials to trained <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

OVC <strong>for</strong> income generating activities, and facilitating production centers. In addition,<br />

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

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

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

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

For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on the success of this program, please go to: http://www.rapidfundingenvelope.org/pdf/SuccessStories/0507_ENVIROCARE.pdf<br />

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Project Results:<br />

200 OVC were trained in vocational skills.<br />

197 participants were trained OVC supported with equipment and raw materials <strong>for</strong> various<br />

income generating activities.<br />

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

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

the families attended vocational training.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Loyce Lema, Executive Director<br />

+255 222.701.507<br />

envirocare_2002@yahoo.com/envirocare@bol.co.tz<br />

Envirocare is a non-profit, nonpartisan,<br />

non-governmental<br />

organization founded in 1993<br />

in Tanzania.<br />

Envirocare works towards<br />

building a society where all<br />

citizens can benefit equally.<br />

Promoting and supporting<br />

environmental conservation<br />

and livelihood through a<br />

gender, human rights based<br />

and participatory approach<br />

Envirocare utilizes advocacy,<br />

capacity building and action<br />

research to achieve its mission.<br />

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Dogodogo Street Children Trust<br />

Grant: 148,215,900.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: Dogodogo operates the largest holistic street child<br />

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

children directly through providing basic needs and indirectly via advocacy and<br />

network programs. Dogodogo works in partnership with the National Network of<br />

Organizations working with Children (NNOC) and the Global Network of Religions<br />

<strong>for</strong> Children – Africa.<br />

Project Title: Mobile Street Children Arts Against Aids (MAAA)<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

Target Group: Urban and rural children, 7 to 15, vulnerable to adult predators and<br />

sexual abuse within their families. The secondary target focuses on adults, particularly<br />

parents of young children.<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam and coast Regions <strong>for</strong> the MAAA.<br />

Priority Area: Advocacy, Impact Mitigation<br />

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

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

to protect children from sexual abuse and to not perpetrate sexually abuse.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Nine children gave over 10 per<strong>for</strong>mances, including one <strong>for</strong> the President of Ireland<br />

Nine children completed 18-month courses in multimedia and were awarded National Arts Council<br />

of Tanzania (BASATA) certificates<br />

Nine children produced short films viewed at the Zanzibar international film festival (ZIFF)<br />

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

children’s rights<br />

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

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Sabas Masawe, Project Coordinator<br />

+255 222.850.447<br />

dogodogo@cats-net.com<br />

jpruitt@bol.co.tz<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The primary objective is to<br />

empower street children to<br />

act as peer educators through<br />

street theatre, music, film and<br />

visual arts to reverse growing<br />

social and cultural perceptions<br />

that children do not have<br />

sexual rights. Children were<br />

empowered to say no to<br />

sexual abuse.<br />

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The Center <strong>for</strong> Counseling, Nutrition and<br />

Healthcare (COUNSENUTH)<br />

Grant: 215,470,500.00 TZS<br />

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

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

Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART).<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

Target Group: Counselors, Community care providers, PLHAs and the general<br />

public<br />

Geographic Area: Kilimanjaro and Mbeya Regions<br />

Priority Area: Capacity building and nationwide education and in<strong>for</strong>mation materials<br />

Project Objective: To strengthen the continuum of care at the community level<br />

through simple nutrition in<strong>for</strong>mation materials and build the capacity of communitybased<br />

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

Project Description:<br />

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

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

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Project Results:<br />

15,000–20,000 booklets on nutrition <strong>for</strong> PLHAs were printed and distributed to targeted care and<br />

treatment centers (CTC) and organizations<br />

8,000 Body Mass Index cards were printed and distributed<br />

3,000 training and reference manuals were printed and distributed<br />

10,000 nutritional counseling books <strong>for</strong> PHLAs were developed and distributed<br />

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

distributed<br />

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

ages 2 – 9, aired on 4 radio stations<br />

100 care providers were trained on nutritional care and support <strong>for</strong> PLHAs<br />

29 CBO, FBO and NGOs were provided with technical support<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mary Materu, Executive Director<br />

+255 022.215.2705<br />

counsenuth@cats-net.com<br />

marymateru@yahoo.com<br />

COUNSENUTH is a nongovernmental,<br />

non- profit<br />

organization registered in<br />

1998. COUNSENUTH’s<br />

mission is to contribute<br />

towards the improvement and<br />

quality of life of Tanzanians<br />

through strengthening access<br />

to care. More specifically<br />

promoting preventive health,<br />

nutritional care and counseling<br />

<strong>for</strong> vulnerable populations at<br />

the community level.<br />

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Caritas Kigoma<br />

Grant: 80,628,450.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: Caritas Kigoma is a regional faith-based organization<br />

under the Diocese of Kigoma. It is a branch of Caritas Internationalist. Caritas Kigoma<br />

is active in assistance with gender-oriented development, water supply, mobile vocational<br />

training, food security, horticulture <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> affected women and other areas.<br />

Project Title: Joint Community Response Strategy in the Faith-Based Approach to<br />

combat <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in Kibondo District, Kigoma Region<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

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

and vulnerable children (OVCs) and widows<br />

Geographical Focus: Kibondo District in Kigoma Region<br />

Priority Area: Impact Mitigation<br />

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

The project had several facets:<br />

Interfaith networking and advocacy;<br />

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

<strong>AIDS</strong> impact;<br />

Community groups and interfaith activities developed in Kibondo District;<br />

The development of OVC support activities in Kibondo;<br />

Legal and advisory services offered to protect inheritance and property rights.<br />

Project Results:<br />

Inter-religious council established <strong>for</strong> PLHAs and OVC support<br />

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

from inter-religious sources.<br />

Basic teaching materials developed and used.<br />

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

to their believers in mosques<br />

527 OVC and 35 PLHAs received support.<br />

40 people were trained on inheritance, property rights and conflict resolution <strong>for</strong> OVC and widows.<br />

Partners in Kibondo, Kakonko, Nyaronga and Kifura parishes sought finances <strong>for</strong> moderate activity<br />

scaling up <strong>for</strong> psychosocial and trauma healing training <strong>for</strong> PLHAs.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mr. Mulaga Lukondo, Project Manager<br />

+255 282.803.657<br />

dokipcco@mwanza-online.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To create an integrated faithbased<br />

community response to<br />

the challenges posed by <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> in Kibondo by facilitating<br />

a common understanding<br />

and joint action; Furthermore,<br />

the project aimed to ensure<br />

orphans enjoy basic human<br />

rights, in particular basic<br />

education and basic needs<br />

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Archdiocese of Mwanza, Health<br />

Department<br />

Grant: 73,542,115.00 TZS<br />

To increase and sustain <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

Description of Organization: The Health Department of the Archdiocese of <strong>AIDS</strong> prevention programs<br />

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

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

Region. The department also undertakes care and support programs and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

and Tuberculosis initiatives.<br />

was under the coordination<br />

of volunteer missionaries<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Prevention Project Ukerewe Island<br />

supervised by the Archdiocese<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

to empower local islanders to<br />

Target Group: 1,425 men and women from 19 villages on Ukerewe Island between<br />

12-70 years of age.<br />

assume behavior responsibility.<br />

Workshops were held in 19<br />

Geographical Focus: 19 villages in Ukerewe district<br />

Priority Area: Prevention<br />

villages over 12 months.<br />

Project Description: The project supported an <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> program in 19 villages of Ukerewe with the aim of empowering<br />

and educating the targeted population on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>. By engaging local leaders to facilitate education awareness seminars in the<br />

19 villages, the program achieved awareness. Transport access to the 19 villages was a major input in this project.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

25 facilitators were trained in Stepping Stones methodology <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> and received refresher<br />

trainings<br />

54 <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness/training sessions in nine villages reaching 1125 people were held<br />

Audio-visual equipment, vehicles and communication tools were purchased<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Three types of In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC) materials were developed,<br />

reproduced and in use<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mrs. Emmerenciana Mashiku, Project Manager<br />

+255 282.500.156<br />

healtharch@mwanza-online.com, archmwz@mwanza-online.com<br />

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Afya Bora Mobile Medical Unit<br />

Grant: 226,543,896.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: Afya Bora is a registered NGO in Tanzania (1993) Project Objectives<br />

providing health in<strong>for</strong>mation and promoting public health. Afya Bora develops health<br />

To develop sexual and<br />

and <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness <strong>for</strong> individuals and the general public. Afya Bora encourages<br />

reproductive health<br />

public participation in decision-making at all levels of society, specifically in health and<br />

mobile pre-school education in nomadic communities.<br />

community-based<br />

interventions, in order<br />

to prevent <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Project Title: Simanjiro Community-Based <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> project<br />

transmission, care and support<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: September 2005 through January 2007<br />

<strong>for</strong> PLHAs and mitigation of<br />

Target Group: Simanjiro Community<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> impact<br />

Geographical Focus: 10 wards of Simanjiro District<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Impact Mitigation<br />

Project Description: This project was a collaboration between Afya Bora and MWEDO. A community-based approach was<br />

created and approved by traditional leaders (CTL) with activities directed at youth, commonly known as Moran, women and<br />

school-age children. This approach relied heavily on interactive dramas and cultural activities to mobilize and sensitize people to<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>. Food and school support have been given to people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHA) and their families and orphans<br />

and vulnerable children (OVCs). Homecare givers, the majority family members, were trained and supported by district level<br />

trainers. Peer health educator training resulted in widespread message dissemination to the communities in the district.<br />

Project Results:<br />

20 PLHAs were trained on resource mobilization<br />

60 PLHAs were trained on community mobilization<br />

58 peer education trainers of training (TOTs) were trained<br />

166 individuals were trained as peer educators<br />

865 individuals were reached through peer education.<br />

30 individuals were trained as home based care (HBC) services providers<br />

120 PLHAs were reached by HBC program<br />

80 OVCs were supported with food, school and home needs<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Brown Mathew ole Suya, Executive Chairman<br />

+255 754.850.844<br />

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Diocese of Morogo – Amani Center <strong>for</strong> Persons with Disabilities<br />

Grant: 88,987,500.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2006<br />

Description of Organization: Amani is a non-governmental organization<br />

(NGO) and non-profit organization established in 1992 by parents of disabled children.Amani<br />

facilitates programs and projects to reduce <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission. Projects<br />

focus on human rights, education funds <strong>for</strong> disadvantaged and vulnerable girls,<br />

and education <strong>for</strong> pastoralists particularly in the Maasai and Mang’ati communities.<br />

Amani’s campaigns and activities included seminars on the needs of disabled persons,<br />

two day-care centers <strong>for</strong> disabled children, a vocational training center <strong>for</strong> disabled<br />

youth, mobile clinics, home visits, counselling, home-based care (HBC) services <strong>for</strong><br />

people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>, among the disabled community.<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> education campaign and counseling <strong>for</strong> infected or affected children (0-8) within the disabled community<br />

Target Group: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> service providers<br />

Geographical Focus: Morogoro Rural, Mvomero, Kilosa Districts and Morogoro municipality<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy, care and support<br />

Project Description: Morogoro, ranks in the top five <strong>for</strong> highest <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> rates in Tanzania. The aim of this project is to<br />

educate the disabled community, specifically by counseling affected and infected <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> disabled persons and to strengthen<br />

care <strong>for</strong> the children affected (0-8).<br />

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Project Results:<br />

8 Education counselors were trained<br />

15,750 disabled persons were educated through seminars<br />

50 costumes <strong>for</strong> awareness group were purchased<br />

25 sets of playing equipment were purchased<br />

50 sets of painting equipment were purchased<br />

50 sets of learning equipment were purchased<br />

10 wheelchairs, 50 mats, 50 desks were purchased<br />

Meals were provided to children 5 days per week<br />

Districts were requested to include <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> activities among the disabled community<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mama Josephine Bakhita, Program Director<br />

+255 232.603.982<br />

amani_centre@yahoo.com<br />

bakhitaj@hotmail.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> campaign targeting<br />

the disabled, instilling<br />

awareness and education<br />

on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> care and<br />

transmission prevention<br />

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Eastern and Coastal Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran<br />

Church in Tanzania (ECD)<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Grant: 198,883,650.00 TZS<br />

Description of Organization: The Eastern and Coastal Diocese comprises more than Support the Church’s<br />

88,488 registered church members in Dar es Salaam, Coast, Zanzibar and Pemba regions. preventive, care and support<br />

The ECD is involved in various social and development activities including: primary initiatives, with special<br />

healthcare; primary, secondary and vocational education; social welfare, mass media emphasis on integrated<br />

communications and community development initiatives.<br />

PMTCT<br />

The ECD owns and manages several health and educational institutions.<br />

Project Title: Integrated prevention of mother to child transmission of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PMTCT)<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2006 through March 2008<br />

Target Group: Youth 14–24<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam, Coast, Zanzibar and Pemba regions<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy, In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC), care and support, institutional<br />

capacity building and children (aged 0-18) infected or affected by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Project Description: The ECD (through the NACP Surveillance Report, 2003) found that <strong>HIV</strong> infection had continued to spread<br />

indicating high risk of infection among youth and a higher vulnerability of infection among women. The project works to support the<br />

church’s preventive, care and support initiatives through training and capacity building to the church health workers on PMTCT clinical<br />

skills that enhance the church’s quality of services. Trainings were directed at pastors, evangelists, parish workers, women and youth<br />

groups focusing on prevention. The workshops expanded to cover issues of care and support strategies, stigma reduction and constructive<br />

male involvement in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention, care and support. The project worked to increase knowledge, skills and attitudes <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention among the targeted population through behavioral change communication (BCC) and social marketing.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

29 health workers (20 F, 9 M) were trained in PMTCT clinical skills<br />

20 health workers (12 F, 8 M) were trained in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> stigma reduction<br />

100 church choir leaders were trained in “entertain-educate” strategies <strong>for</strong> the prevention of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

5 health workers, 34 Pastors, 31 Evangelists were trained in male involvement in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

prevention, care and support<br />

52 radio programs and 350 radio spots aired on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention, care and support<br />

51 radio programs and 352 radio spots were aired through Upendo Radio FM, Radio One and Star TV<br />

5000 leaflets, 500 calendars, and 500 stickers were prepared, printed and distributed<br />

120 women, men, youth and pastors participated in a church conference on care and support challenges<br />

100 orphans were supported with school uni<strong>for</strong>ms (shirt, short/skirt and shoes)<br />

100 orphans were supported with mattresses and mosquito nets<br />

60 home visiting trips per<strong>for</strong>med <strong>for</strong> 20 orphans<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Rev. Ernest W. Kadiva, Chaplain, Azania Front<br />

+255 022.211.3246<br />

elct-ecd@simbanet.net<br />

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Iyana Educational Trust (IET)<br />

Grant: 75,241,822.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: November 2006<br />

Description of Organization: IET’s focus as a non-profit organization is Orphans<br />

and Vulnerable Children (OVC). IET has executed various <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> capacity<br />

building projects, prevention and MOVC care initiatives. Specifically, the projects<br />

target training, documentation, and design of monitoring and evaluation tools, while<br />

training local government leaders on monitoring and evaluation.<br />

Project Title: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> capacity building through prevention, awareness creation,<br />

and community outreach programs, and advocacy through in<strong>for</strong>mation, education<br />

and communication on positive behavior change<br />

Target Group: Youth 14–24<br />

Geographical Focus: Bagamoyo district: Dunda, Magomeni, Yombo, Zinga, Kiwangwa and Kiromo<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy, In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC), Impact Mitigation and Community<br />

Outreach programs<br />

Project Description: A lack of awareness and emphasis of the OVC living conditions perpetuates abuse and increases the risk<br />

of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission. IET gathered baseline data on the increasing <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> rate within the OVC populations. 6 project<br />

wards were surveyed, leaving the three most affected wards of Mbwewe (599), Miono (565) and Chalinze (785) unreached. This<br />

project aims to strengthen awareness and access to resources <strong>for</strong> OVCs.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

6 furnished offices were opened in Dunda, Magomeni, Kiwangwa, Zinga, Yombo and Kiromo<br />

10,000 posters, pamphlets, books, leaflets were disseminated<br />

40 teachers were trained on challenges and impact of MOVC and strategizing techniques.<br />

6 public events were conducted<br />

54 community members were sensitized on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness and prevention<br />

12 MOVC were provided with school materials<br />

365 radio spots aired on Radio One station on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention in MOVCs<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mr. Macdonald Nehemiah, Program Manager<br />

+255 078.665.3775/022.266.7162<br />

ieducational@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To create awareness on the<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> impact on MOVCs,<br />

and community and to reduce<br />

the level of vulnerability of<br />

MOVCs to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

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Orphans Relief Services (ORES)<br />

Grant: 198,849,000.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006<br />

Description of Organization: ORES Tanzania in the last 10 years has grown<br />

from a small community based organization to a large non-governmental organization<br />

(NGO) with comprehensive services in the Mwanza, Mtwara, and Ruvuma regions.<br />

Part of a local and national network of agencies and partnership, ORES collaborates to<br />

serve orphans in need of services on varying levels.<br />

ProjectTitle: Scaling up Intervention: Prevention Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT)<br />

Geographical Focus: Namtumbo District, Mbinga Districts and Songea Urban<br />

Priority Area: Prevention; advocacy; and en<strong>for</strong>mation, education and communication<br />

(IEC)<br />

Project Description: The project utilized participatory approaches. The community and family were encouraged to participate<br />

in PMTCT in Ruvuma Region: Songea, Namtumbo, and Mbinga Districts. The aim was to prevent transmission of <strong>HIV</strong> from the<br />

pregnant mother to the child by educating the pregnant women on prevention. Elements of the training included: equipping maternal<br />

and child healthcare (MCH) service providers, rural birth attendants and women living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> with skills, accurate<br />

in<strong>for</strong>mation, access to facilities on PMTCT and promoting greater involvement of male partners in the PMTCT.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

300,000 PMTCT IEC materials were produced and disseminated<br />

8,500 women living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> were trained on PMTCT<br />

300 PLHA from Songea, Mbinga and Tunduru district were trained on PMTCT<br />

2,800 pregnant women received voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and PMTCT training<br />

100 MCH providers and 140 paramedical MCH providers trained on PMTCT and HBC<br />

20 ORES volunteers trained through training of trainers (TOT) on project implementation<br />

60 Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) and 60 MCH providers were trained on PMTCT and VCT<br />

160 male partners were sensitized on their female partner’s PMTCT program<br />

30 community leaders and partner organizations trained on lobbying and advocacy skills <strong>for</strong> antiretroviral<br />

(ARV) prophylaxis<br />

8 radio programs on PMTCT aired<br />

60 PMTCT training guidelines and 60 training manual in Kiswahili were printed<br />

Knowledge of PMTCT among the people in Ruvuma Region increased from 2% (2006) to 89% (2008)<br />

Children born with <strong>HIV</strong> infection from <strong>HIV</strong> infected women reduced from 78% in 2006 to 14% in 2008<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Dr. Hermengild Mayunga, Program Coordinator<br />

+255 025.260.0419<br />

drmayunga@ores.or.tz<br />

info@ores.or.tz<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To prevent <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> from being<br />

passed from mother to unborn<br />

child by enhancing knowledge<br />

of PMTCT to the expectant<br />

mothers, equipping MCH<br />

workers and traditional birth<br />

attendants with the in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />

and technology they need to<br />

provide at prenatal and post<br />

natal care to women<br />

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Masasi Women Development Association<br />

(MAWODEA)<br />

Grant: 154,529,700.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006<br />

Description of Organization: MAWODEA is non-profit organization assisting<br />

women in the Masasi districts and was established in 1996 by women with the<br />

aim of coordinating small scale economic initiatives to combat poverty. MAWODEA<br />

trains on financial management and business development, leadership organization,<br />

entrepreneurship, legal rights <strong>for</strong> women and children, monitoring and evaluation and<br />

awareness on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission and venereal diseases.<br />

Project Title: Nutritional Education and Care <strong>for</strong> People Living With <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

(PLHAs)<br />

Geographical Focus: 34 wards of Masasi district<br />

Priority Area: Care and Support<br />

Project Description: The project increased the overall well-being <strong>for</strong> PLHA families<br />

and communities, as women learn about good nutrition and its benefits. Local leaders<br />

trained ward facilitators of PLHA families and encouraged people to engage in planting<br />

appropriate fruits and vegetables, and trained them on the making and use of solar dryers.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

20 women as trainers of trainers were trained<br />

4000 training materials were provided and distributed<br />

20 women were trained on construction and use of solar driers<br />

Trained on nutrition education <strong>for</strong> PLHAs<br />

36 solar dryers constructed and distributed<br />

1683 women trained in solar dries skills<br />

1683 women trained on the uses of solar drying fruits and vegetables<br />

20 Women (as ToTs) were trained on nutrition education <strong>for</strong> PLHAs<br />

4000 training materials were developed and disseminated<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Margaret Malenga<br />

Financial Manager<br />

+255 078. 453.4438<br />

Project Objectives<br />

The goal of the project is to<br />

increase the overall well-being<br />

<strong>for</strong> people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong>, their families and the<br />

community. Women and the<br />

community will learn about<br />

the benefits nutritious meal.<br />

A program per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />

record will demonstrate the<br />

program’s implementation and<br />

improved skills , knowledge<br />

and strengthened capacity.<br />

Additionally, participants will<br />

gain experience on solar drying<br />

<strong>for</strong> fruits and vegetables.<br />

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NGO Njakihutco Group<br />

Grant: 97, 923,000.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006<br />

Project Title: Care and Support to Orphans, Widows/Widowers and People Living<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) and their families<br />

Target Group: 200 Orphanage students, 200 PLHAs and their families and Widows/Widowers<br />

Geographical Focus: Project were implemented in 20 villages in eight wards of<br />

Isalavanu,Rungemba, Mafinga,Mtwango, Ifwagi,Luhunga ,Makungu, and Ihalimba in<br />

Mufindi Districts<br />

Project Description: The aim of the project was to fight the spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

in the community through awareness. This project contributes to the national goal to<br />

coordinate the implementation of national multi-sectoral response to <strong>HIV</strong>/AIDs.<br />

The project focused on results of a needs assessment detailing training <strong>for</strong> the following<br />

groups: HBC coordinators, PLHAs and Income Generating Activities (IGAs).<br />

Also focus group discussion and presentation were used to carry out project activities.<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mhenzzi Frederick Joseph<br />

Njakihutcongo@yahoo.com<br />

+255 071.563.0804/ 64.5919<br />

Project Results:<br />

Project Objectives<br />

Educate families on<br />

prevention and awareness<br />

of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Provide care and material<br />

support to affected families<br />

Conduct impact mitigation<br />

Provision of school supplies<br />

Trainings on HBC<br />

Counseling sessions to<br />

PLHAs and their families<br />

Provision of materials<br />

support to PLHAs<br />

Conduct leadership training<br />

on bylaw to 60 groups<br />

Awareness creation on<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

Conduct training on IGAs<br />

Provision of grants<br />

Conduct awareness on the<br />

rights of PLHAs<br />

All 200 orphanage students were supplied with school material and uni<strong>for</strong>ms. They are now<br />

attending school regularly.<br />

40 HBC Coordinators were trained (2from each project village)<br />

350 PLHAs were reached by HBC<br />

425 PLHAs received counseling<br />

200 PLHAs benefited from materials from the Njakihutco group<br />

180 members from 60 groups were trained on bylaw <strong>for</strong>mulation that will guide the group norms.<br />

95%PLHAs established different kind of small IGA projects as a result of the training, such as home<br />

gardening, piggery and poultry raising as a result soft grants Stigma among the PLHAs was reduced<br />

as a result of the training<br />

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St. Benedict’s Hospital Ndanda<br />

Grant: 112,214,372.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006 through September 2008<br />

Description of Organization: St. Benedict’s Hospital is a Catholic voluntary agency<br />

hospital in Ndanda with an integrated Diploma-Nursing School. Prior to the hospital, a<br />

health services facility was first established in 1908 by two Congregations of Benedictine Missionaries.<br />

Ndanda Hospital has 300 beds and serves patients from Mtwara and Lindi Regions.<br />

The Hospital started in September 2005 with the provision of anti-retrovirals (ARVs).<br />

Project Title: Establishing Continuum of Care from Community Program with<br />

Prevention and Care to Full Access <strong>for</strong> Treatment<br />

Geographical Focus: While St. Benedict’s Hospital has a wider health service area,<br />

the target geographical location is the area of Ndanda Catholic Parish: villages within<br />

Mkalapa, Mwena, Njenga, liputu, Mpowora, Tuungane in Masasi districts.<br />

Target Population: General population and People living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs)<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Care and Support to the Most Vulnerable Children (MVC), and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and<br />

Communication (IEC)<br />

Project Description: The project increased awareness and involvement in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention and home based care<br />

(HBC), and strengthened ties between hospitals and communities. These goals were achieved through holistic care including<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention, treatment, care and support. The project does so through the partnership between St. Benedict’s Hospital<br />

and the UZ|IMA Program of Ndanda parish.<br />

With Project the integrated Results: Care and Treatment Centre (CTC) and Voluntary Counseling and Testing Centre (VCT) and the Prevention<br />

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<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> patients. Some specific prevention actions are also conducted by the hospital itself, such as training and sensitization<br />

26 peer educators were trained on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and traditional healers.<br />

Health Clubs were established in Primary Schools<br />

8 village events were organized to promote awareness and prevention, 7 had on the spot testing<br />

The new Community <strong>HIV</strong> Program, called UZIMA, was launched on the 1st of December 2006. The strong links with vil-<br />

1869 pregnant women were tested and all <strong>HIV</strong>+ enrolled <strong>for</strong> PMTCT<br />

lage and community leaders were visible on 1st December- World <strong>AIDS</strong> Day- when 650 attended the official launch of Uzima.<br />

UZIMA translates An integrated to “health” CTC and was “well established being”. The program started with two main aims: care in the <strong>for</strong>m of HBC and prevention<br />

of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>. 187 partners of pregnant mothers were tested <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

176 PMTCT treatments were initiated<br />

317 people were trained by stepping stones in behavior change and awareness<br />

418 patients were enrolled in HBC<br />

4,523 were counseled, tested and results received<br />

946 people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) were enrolled in CTC, 344 PLHA’s started on ARV’s<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Piet Hein Meckmann, Project manager<br />

+255 784 342088 uzima@ndanda.net/ hivcare@ndanda.net<br />

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Project Objectives<br />

To increase awareness<br />

and involvement of the<br />

community in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

prevention and HBC<br />

To provide integrated <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> services at the hospital<br />

To expand and improve the<br />

continuum of care between<br />

the hospital and community<br />

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Society <strong>for</strong> Women and <strong>AIDS</strong> in Africa –<br />

Tanzania Branch (SWAA-T)<br />

Grant: 97, 923,000.00 TZS<br />

To improve PSS care and<br />

support given to OVC<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006 through September 2007<br />

through capacity building on<br />

Description of Organization: SWAA-T was found by a group of professional psychosocial knowledge to<br />

women who attended the <strong>AIDS</strong> conference in Stockholm, Sweden in 1998. They were their caregivers<br />

concerned about the impacts of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> epidemic to African women. Currently<br />

there are 41 SWAA-T district chapters country-wide with a total of 2500 SWAA-T<br />

members. SWAA-T’s vision is to see a society, which is healthy with love and has sustainable socio-economic development and<br />

living happily without discrimination of any kind. SWAA-T exists to improve living standard of women (infected and affected<br />

by <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>), children living in difficult environment and youths who are at risk to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> by educating community. The<br />

organization provides counseling to the infected and affected and carries out lobbying and advocacy activities. The members of<br />

SWAA-T work at the grassroots/community level. Societal activities include education to various programs relating to <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong>. Specifically, there is training to care givers on psychosocial support (PSS) care and jurisprudence on the ground (JOG). In<br />

addition SWAA-T facilitates projects on nutrition education and people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs). Counseling and medical<br />

care are provided <strong>for</strong> PLHAs. Other programs support education <strong>for</strong> genital mutilation and cutting, prevention of mother to<br />

child transmission (PMTCT) and reduction violence against women and children.<br />

Project Title: Capacity building <strong>for</strong> caregivers on PSS <strong>for</strong> orphans and vulnerable children (OVC).<br />

Target Group: Youth 14–24<br />

Geographical Focus: Temeke, Bagamoyo, Morogoro Rural, Korogwe, Moshi, Monduli, Mpwapwa, Singida, Njombe and<br />

Songea districts.<br />

Priority Area: Awareness creation in psychosocial care and support, Advocacy and sensitization, training, improve PSS care to OVC.<br />

Project Description: The project aimed at improving PSS care given to OVC through creating awareness to caregivers<br />

through PSS manuals, developing In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC) materials used <strong>for</strong> training, advocacy and<br />

sensitization. This project also aimed at imparting knowledge and skills of PSS care to pregnant mothers. Males were involved<br />

to escort their spouses to Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) clinics, in order to empower parental involvement. The project<br />

promoted use of local materials <strong>for</strong> child plays.<br />

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Project Objectives<br />

Project Results:<br />

335 PSS manuals, 35 trainers guides, 960 posters, 4,200 color leaflets, 3,461 black & white<br />

leaflets and 365 T-shirts were produced<br />

40 monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools were developed<br />

30 trainers of trainers (TOTs) and 300 caregivers were trained on PSS care<br />

275 institutions were involved<br />

276 trained caregivers were evaluated through M&E activity<br />

275 institutions caring <strong>for</strong> children were evaluated<br />

13,466 OVC were reached by the caregivers<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mrs. Agnes C Msoka<br />

+255 754.013.438<br />

swaats@yahoo.com; agnesmsoka@yahoo.com<br />

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Tabora non-governmental organization<br />

(NGO) Cluster<br />

Grant: 206,297,700.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006 through March 2009<br />

Description of Organization: Tabora NGO cluster was established in 1995 with<br />

the aim of increasing the practice of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> preventive measures and ensuring the<br />

provision of adequate support services to <strong>AIDS</strong> orphans, people living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

(PLHAs) and their families. The organization has eleven years experience in community<br />

based <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> interventions. The cluster operates in all 6 districts of Tabora<br />

and has field offices in Igunga, Nzega and Tabora Municipal.<br />

Project Title: Partnership Building <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Multisectoral Actors in Tabora<br />

Region<br />

Target Group: <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> partners in Tabora Region: Kitete Government Hospital,<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Care and Treatment Clinic responsible <strong>for</strong> technical supervisions on all the<br />

trainings and services regarding anti-retroviral (ARVs), clinical care and testing.<br />

Geographical Focus: 6 Districts of Tabora Region Namely: Sikonge, Urambo,<br />

Igunga, Uyui, Nzega, and Tabora Municipal<br />

Priority Area: Institutional Strengthening<br />

Project Description: The project will have 36 NGOs, 12 Dispensaries/Health facilities<br />

and 6 District Councils actively working on issues related to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>. The<br />

organization plans to combine resources available at community service organizations<br />

(CSOs), private sector, and government in term of materials, finances, and expertise,<br />

<strong>for</strong> effective interventions against <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission and improved quality of<br />

life <strong>for</strong> the vulnerable groups. Tabora NGO cluster will organize the training unit to<br />

review and tailor training manuals to suit practical needs. The project will pursue alliances<br />

with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> stakeholders and <strong>for</strong>m detailed directory listings and types of<br />

interventions/services offered by each organization in the district, and how services<br />

may be accessed.<br />

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Project Objectives<br />

Establish multi-sectoral <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> resources comprising<br />

all the <strong>AIDS</strong> working<br />

institutions including CSOs,<br />

vulnerable groups, private<br />

sectors, district councils,<br />

policy makers, voluntary<br />

counseling and testing<br />

(VCT) and health facilities<br />

Strengthen institutional<br />

capacity of organizations<br />

working in <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

to enable them gain<br />

sustainability, train quality<br />

personnel on care provision<br />

and ability to influence<br />

local policy <strong>for</strong> the benefits<br />

of the vulnerable groups<br />

Increase demand <strong>for</strong> and<br />

quality of VCT services <strong>for</strong><br />

vulnerable groups<br />

Ensure Tabora NGOs<br />

Cluster is managing this<br />

project properly<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Project Results:<br />

10 facilitators received facilitation skills and came up with training modules<br />

108 local government leaders received consultation<br />

108 people from 36 NGOs/CBOs in six districts were reached <strong>for</strong> monthly meetings, capacity<br />

building training, home based care provider training, community based counselor training on<br />

nutritional care with antiretroviral (ARV) compliance and client exchange mechanism trainings,<br />

quarterly/supervisory visits and <strong>for</strong> project and financial management training<br />

6,728 individuals were reached with community outreach <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention program<br />

4,527 PLHAs were provided with nutrition, treatment referrals and treatment clinics <strong>for</strong> ARVs<br />

3,100 orphans and vulnerable children were provided with school materials<br />

All 36 NGOs/CBOs partners secured funding from TAC<strong>AIDS</strong> through CARE International <strong>for</strong><br />

implementing home based care programs<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Paschal Kilagula, Project Manager<br />

+255 262.605.063<br />

Tangoc&yahoo.com<br />

Photo by Michael Paydos, 2007<br />

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Women’s Legal Aid Centre (WLAC)<br />

Grant: 154,250,250.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006<br />

Description of Organization: WLAC contributes towards a realization of just<br />

society that recognizes, observes and respects the rights of women and children. WLAC<br />

works toward elimination of discrimination against women and children through:<br />

provision of legal aid, advocating <strong>for</strong> gender sensitive laws, research, documentation,<br />

awareness and education on women’s and children rights. WLAC is a voluntary, private<br />

and a non-governmental organization registered in 1994. WLAC has both legal and<br />

community based organization (CBOs).<br />

Project Title: Women’s access to justice<br />

Geographical Focus: Dar es Salaam region<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, advocacy and impact mitigation<br />

Project Description: Access to justice focuses on three major components in the<br />

fight against <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>: 1.) the lack of knowledge among women and children as to<br />

their rights. WLAC perceives that without this knowledge, vulnerable groups have<br />

little chance of promoting and defending their rights. 2.) A lack of legal services to<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>-infected people. 3.) A lack of adequate legal frameworks to address <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> as a hindrance to respect, promotion and protection of human rights.<br />

Project Results:<br />

3000 <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> education kits were prepared and printed<br />

6000 booklets on human rights awareness were printed<br />

100 copies of WLAC’s <strong>HIV</strong>/ <strong>AIDS</strong> policy were prepared and printed<br />

24 WLAC staff, board members and volunteers were trained on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> issues<br />

30 paralegals from 16 Paralegal Units in 16 regions of Tanzania Mainland were trained on <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> issues. These members are working directly with the community<br />

240 women and 207 children provided with legal aid service within Dar es Salaam.<br />

16 people infected and affected with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> represented in court, 5 cases were finalized and<br />

four have won their cases<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> bill was analyzed and recommendations were compiled and presented to the responsible<br />

Parliamentary Committees. The <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> law is now in place and almost all recommendations<br />

included the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Prevention and Control Act, 2008<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Ms. Scholastica Jullu-Executive Director<br />

+ 255 222.664.051/071.322.0173<br />

scolajullu@yahoo.com/wlac@raha.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To prevent the spread of <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> through awareness and<br />

empowerment among those<br />

vulnerable to the disease,<br />

allowing them to take control<br />

of their rights and avoid<br />

transmission vulnerability<br />

To mitigate the impact<br />

of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> by providing<br />

specialized services to those<br />

infected with <strong>HIV</strong>/ <strong>AIDS</strong><br />

To actively participate in<br />

the legislative process <strong>for</strong><br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> laws<br />

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Zanzibar Association of People Living with<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (ZAPHA+)<br />

Grant: 85,851,780.00 TZS<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006<br />

Description of Organization: ZAPHA+, a non-governmental organization established<br />

in Zanzibar in 1994, initiates, promotes and safeguards rights and services <strong>for</strong><br />

People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs).<br />

In collaboration with development partners, ZAPHA+ implements a number of programs.<br />

These include provision of Home Based Care (HBC) services, psychosocial<br />

support to PLHA support groups and children’s support clubs, Income Generating<br />

Activities (IGAs), provision of peer education and counseling, nutrition counseling <strong>for</strong><br />

PLHAs, treatment preparedness awareness/focus group meetings, advocacy, lobbying,<br />

weekly support group therapy meetings, amongst others. In order to implement programs,<br />

ZAPHA+ receives support from different donors/partners. ZAPHA+ trained<br />

peer educators are widely used.<br />

Project Title: Opportunities <strong>for</strong> Positive Living<br />

Geographical Focus: The project served three districts (North A, Central and<br />

South) in Unguja using four voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) sites and one Care and Treatment Center (CTC). In Pemba,<br />

two districts (Micheweni and Mkoani) were reached using one CTC and three VCT sites. An income-generating component<br />

was implemented through technical support in tailoring, soap production, management, and marketing.<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Impact Mitigation, Institutional Capacity Building.<br />

Project Description: <strong>Funding</strong> from the <strong>Rapid</strong> <strong>Funding</strong> <strong>Envelope</strong> (RFE) allowed ZAPHA+ to implement the Positive Living<br />

Project Project in early Results: 2007. The goal was to provide PLHAs in Unguja and Pemba islands with basic in<strong>for</strong>mation about <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

and care, as well as training to promote income-generating activities.<br />

20 (15F, 5M) ZAPHA+ members were trained on soap making and tailoring<br />

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18 (15F, 3M) ZAPHA+ members (10 from Unguja and 8 from Pemba) were trained in peer counseling<br />

18 (15F, 3M) trained counselors provided counseling services at CTCs/VCT clinics at Mnazi Mmoja<br />

Hospital, ZAYEDESA, ZANGOC, Kibweni KMKM Dispensary, Mwembeladu Hospital and ZAPHA+ <strong>for</strong><br />

Unguja and Chake Chake Hospital, Wete Hospital, Mkoani Hospital, and WAMATA offices in Pemba<br />

3 local high risk communities were sensitized on “positive living, availability of ARV and care and<br />

support”—more than 600 community members attended the meetings<br />

14,000 (9100F, 4900M) people were counseled, tested, and received results<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Mr. Seif J. Abdulla, Executive Director<br />

+255 242.230.329, +255 777.455.312<br />

zapha_2003@yahoo.co.uk, seifabdulla@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To create more incomegenerating<br />

opportunities <strong>for</strong><br />

vulnerable ZAPHA+ members,<br />

to provide PLHAs with tools<br />

<strong>for</strong> living positively with <strong>HIV</strong><br />

in different settings and to<br />

build the capacity of ZAPHA+<br />

and WAMATA Pemba in<br />

implementing, supervising and<br />

monitoring various outreach<br />

activities through coordination<br />

and collaboration with CTC/ VCT<br />

clinics and communities that are<br />

at high risk to <strong>HIV</strong> infection<br />

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Zanzibar Nurses Association (ZANA)<br />

Grant: 143,065,125.00 TZS<br />

Period of Per<strong>for</strong>mance: October 2006<br />

Description of Organization: The Zanzibar Nurses Association is a non-governmental<br />

organization which began in 1992 with the aim of improving the quality of<br />

nursing services and bettering healthcare services in the community.<br />

Project Title: To provide comprehensive quality Home Based Care (HBC), support<br />

and to mitigate stigma <strong>for</strong> People Living with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> (PLHAs) in Zanzibar.<br />

Target Group: PLHAs<br />

Geographical Focus: 7 Districts of Zanzibar<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, care, support, capacity building to HBC providers, volunteers<br />

and home gardening training to improve nutrition.<br />

Project Description: The project seeks to improve provision of Home Based Care and increase the number of Home Based<br />

Care providers and the knowledge and understanding of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> prevention, transmission and care. The project will also<br />

improve capacity building <strong>for</strong> HBC providers and caretakers through home gardening to improve nutrition.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

Baseline survey <strong>for</strong> HBC services was conducted<br />

Stakeholder’s meeting was conducted with 40 participants<br />

40 HBC Providers, 120 volunteers were trained on HBC services provisions<br />

30 HBC providers and 90 volunteers attended refresher trainings<br />

210 leaders were sensitized and participated in taking action<br />

10 PLHAs were trained on sewing skills and 10 sewing machines provided<br />

10 PLHAs were trained on soap making<br />

70 PLHAs and 70 relatives were trained on home gardening and provided with tools<br />

56 television announcements and radio announcements were aired<br />

79 HBC providers meetings were conducted<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Ghanima Othman Juma, HBC Coordinator<br />

+255 223 4785<br />

zanaju2001@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

To provide quality HBC<br />

services and mitigate<br />

stigma <strong>for</strong> PLHAs<br />

To build capacity of HBC<br />

providers<br />

To monitor the<br />

effectiveness of the project<br />

implementation activities<br />

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Zanzibar Association <strong>for</strong> Children’s<br />

Advancement (ZACA)<br />

This project aims to increase<br />

Grant: 92,569,575.00 TZS<br />

knowledge and skills with<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance Period: October 2006<br />

youth and children on <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

Description of Organization: ZACA is a non-governmental organization estab- <strong>AIDS</strong>, in order to lower <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

lished in 1998. ZACA facilitates projects that focus on health improvement, specifi- <strong>AIDS</strong> transmission rates<br />

cally reduction of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission to youth and vulnerable children. Other<br />

and improve their sexual<br />

projects include protecting house girls from <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong>, advocacy <strong>for</strong> children’s rights<br />

reproductive health<br />

and support of vulnerable children. ZACA conducts awareness campaigns on <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> through peer education to youth and communities<br />

Project Title: Protecting Children and Youth from <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> through Behavior Change Communication (BCC).<br />

Geographical Focus: Kisauni, Kiembesamaki, Bubwi sudi , West district; Chumbuni, Karakana, urban district, Kizimkazi<br />

dimbani, Bwejuu, south district and Michamvi, Ukongoroni, central district.<br />

Priority Area: Prevention, Advocacy and In<strong>for</strong>mation, Education and Communication (IEC).<br />

Project Description: The project will work to reduce <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> transmission rates among youth and most vulnerable<br />

children through BCC education and in<strong>for</strong>mation. The knowledge and skills imparted will enable youth and most vulnerable<br />

children to avoid the risks of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> infection.<br />

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Project Results:<br />

A youth center was renovated and furnished<br />

40 district officials and 50 community leaders were sensitized<br />

247 most vulnerable children (MVC) were identified and registered<br />

198 MVC received <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> awareness training<br />

400 youth were trained on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

1000 posters with <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> messages were developed<br />

Contact In<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />

Ms. Mwanakhamis K. Soud, Program Officer<br />

+255 078.351.0250<br />

zacatz@yahoo.com<br />

Project Objectives<br />

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Conclusion<br />

At the turn of the twenty-first century, large international donors including<br />

Global Fund, PEPFAR, and the World Bank were preparing to<br />

allocate unprecedented amounts of funding in response to the growing<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> pandemic, particularly to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.<br />

Despite the urgency of the <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> crisis in Tanzania and the massive<br />

funds earmarked <strong>for</strong> new programs, public and private sector donors<br />

and governments experienced difficulties in moving funds quickly.<br />

Getting funds to civil society partners proved especially challenging.<br />

The RFE was designed by MSH and Deloitte, in 2002 to channel resources<br />

directly to civil society organizations ready to take immediate action in<br />

the fight against <strong>HIV</strong> and <strong>AIDS</strong> in Tanzania, and was originally intended<br />

to serve only as an interim grant mechanism <strong>for</strong> CSOs while other funding<br />

mechanisms <strong>for</strong> <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> activities, in particular the World Bank<br />

sponsored Tanzania Multi-Sectoral <strong>AIDS</strong> Program (TMAP)’s Community<br />

<strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Response Fund (CARF), were established.<br />

The Tanzania RFE funds projects with a budget of between $50,000<br />

and $200,000 <strong>for</strong> up to 12 months, with possible extensions <strong>for</strong> 24<br />

to 36 months. To receive funding through the RFE, proposed projects<br />

and activities must be aligned with the National Policy on <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong><br />

and the National Multi-sectoral Strategic Framework (NMSF) in five<br />

priority areas:<br />

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1. prevention, advocacy, IEC (in<strong>for</strong>mation, education and communication);<br />

2. care and support;<br />

3. impact mitigation;<br />

4. baseline and applied research;<br />

5. institutional strengthening including monitoring and evaluation<br />

Projects are also required to meet one or more of the following criteria:<br />

1. demonstrate urgency and innovation;<br />

2. target hard to reach groups;<br />

3. complement and promote national <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> strategy and policy;<br />

4. foster partnerships;<br />

5. scale up best practices or test innovations;<br />

6. and develop materials or approaches appropriate <strong>for</strong> broad-scale implementation.<br />

The impact of the RFE in Tanzania is clear as evidenced by: 1) a more active civil society sector in Tanzania that successfully competes<br />

<strong>for</strong> funding, 2) improved management and governance practices of CSOs participating in the national response to <strong>HIV</strong>/<br />

<strong>AIDS</strong> in Tanzania, and 3) the expansion of <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> programs and initiatives targeting underserved populations.<br />

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Photo by Michael Paydos, 2005


The RFE has strengthened civil society and civil society organizations themselves through their response to <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> in Tanzania.<br />

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The RFE has increased resources available to civil society – A significant amount of funding has been mobilized and<br />

disbursed <strong>for</strong> CSO initiatives in a short timeframe. Within seven years of operation (by December 2009), the RFE had<br />

awarded (cumulatively) 166 sub-grants to 136 different local Tanzanian civil society institutions and partnerships, totaling<br />

approximately $22.1M.<br />

The RFE has enabled sub-grantees to expand the scope and reach of their activities – Sub-grantees have been able to build<br />

on and raise the profile of their existing activities. For example, RFE support has allowed Student Partnership Worldwide<br />

(SPW) to expand its peer education activities from secondary to tertiary educational institutions. Similarly, Femina HIP<br />

(<strong>for</strong>merly the East African Development Communications Foundation (EADCF)) can now to extend the reach of its<br />

publications to new audiences in southern Tanzania, and the Centre <strong>for</strong> Counseling, Nutrition and Health Care (COUN-<br />

SENUTH) was able to introduce a nutrition manual <strong>for</strong> PLHA which has been adopted by the National <strong>AIDS</strong> Control<br />

Program.<br />

The RFE has been a springboard to new activities and funding – RFE support has led to new initiatives and increased subgrantees’<br />

profiles with a wider range of donors. For example, after participating in the RFE at least four sub-grantees have<br />

gone on to win PEPFAR grants and another six have become successful Global Fund recipients.<br />

The RFE has strengthened CSO capacity – Priority has been given to funding indigenous CSOs, thus contributing to<br />

strengthening civil society in Tanzania. RFE sub-grantees report that their proposal writing, financial management, narrative<br />

and financial reporting skills have improved; some have used the RFE proposal <strong>for</strong>mat to approach other donors, while<br />

others have adopted more effective financial systems based on RFE guidelines and advice. Feedback to unsuccessful applicants<br />

also contributes to capacity building. Routine supportive supervision related to financial management and program<br />

implementation (including M&E) also helps build organizational capacity.<br />

The RFE has supported the mandate of TAC<strong>AIDS</strong> and the Zanzibar <strong>AIDS</strong> Commission (ZAC)-RFE funding criteria are<br />

based on the National <strong>HIV</strong>/<strong>AIDS</strong> Policy and the National Multi-sectoral Strategic Framework. This has increased CSO<br />

awareness of national policies and strategies and encouraged CSOs to engage in activities that support national priorities.<br />

TAC<strong>AIDS</strong> and ZAC have a mandate to promote civil society participation in the national response, and their involvement<br />

in the RFE Steering Committee has helped to build relationships with civil society.<br />

Photo by Carmen Urdaneta, 2003<br />

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