Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Details for Mechanism ID: 14707
Country/Region: Botswana
Year: 2013
Main Partner: U.S. Department of State
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: enumerations.State/African Affairs
Total Funding: $100,000

The U.S. State Department is an active participant of the PEPFAR Team in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Botswana. Through grants to community projects, the Ambassador's PEPFAR Small Grants Program encourages self-reliance within local communities and demonstrates the U.S. Embassys interest in the welfare and social development of Botswana. In FY 2012 funding priority will be given to projects that respond to the Ambassador's strategic priorities which are youth, economic diversity and health. The U.S. Embassy Grants Officer will sign the Small Grant agreements and obligate PEPFAR funds. Grants will normally range from $5,000 to $25,000. We anticipate this year's grants will fund programs that target youth with life-skills, provide recreational activities such as drama, sports and music; prepare youth for the job market, encourage them to apply for projects to improve their livelihoods and engage them in non-educational programs. We may also provide support for orphanages, preschools, and day-care centers which support orphans and children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS; support prevention efforts such as providing income generating projects for HIV infected women and community based education efforts that promote testing. Support will also be extended to programs that that address gender and take into account how gender issues impact HIV/AIDS. It is estimated that with these funds we will reach an additional five to ten communities serving 5,000 to 20,000 people.

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $100,000

The U.S. State Department is an active participant of the PEPFAR Team in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Botswana. Through grants to community projects, the Ambassador's PEPFAR Small Grants Program encourages self-reliance within local communities and demonstrates the U.S. Embassys interest in the welfare and social development of Botswana. In FY 2012 funding priority will be given to projects that respond to the Ambassador's strategic priorities which are youth, economic diversity and health. The U.S. Embassy Grants Officer will sign the Small Grant agreements and obligate PEPFAR funds. Grants will normally range from $5,000 to $25,000. We anticipate this year's grants will fund programs that target youth with life-skills, provide recreational activities such as drama, sports and music; prepare youth for the job market, encourage them to apply for projects to improve their livelihoods and engage them in non-educational programs. We may also provide support for orphanages, preschools, and day-care centers which support orphans and children infected and affected by HIV/AIDS; support prevention efforts such as providing income generating projects for HIV infected women and community based education efforts that promote testing. Support will also be extended to programs that that address gender and take into account how gender issues impact HIV/AIDS. It is estimated that with these funds we will reach an additional five to ten communities serving 5,000 to 20,000 people.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Implement activities to change harmful gender norms & promote positive gender norms
Increase gender equity in HIV prevention, care, treatment and support
Increasing women's access to income and productive resources
Increasing women's legal rights and protection
Child Survival Activities