Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Details for Mechanism ID: 1340
Country/Region: Caribbean Region
Year: 2008
Main Partner: U.S. Agency for International Development
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Own Agency
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $250,000

Funding for Care: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (HKID): $250,000

Results: policy initiatives that support care for children orphaned by AIDS advanced; strengthened capacity

of families and communities for the provision of care to children orphaned by AIDS; existing

FBO/CBO/NGOs orphan support programs strengthened and expanded; improved ability of caregivers and

service providers to support holistic health care for children. Also capacity built and strong coordination

achieved of all Emergency Plan FBO/CBO/NGO activities supported through Pact and a local umbrella

NGO.

The FBO/CBO/NGO and Orphans and Vulnerable Children Coordinator will assist in the coordination and

support of all partners, including FBOs, CBOs and NGOs, that are supported by the USG in implementing

support activities for orphans affected by HIV/AIDS. The coordinator will also advise the USG mission on

matters relating to the strengthening of FBOs, CBOs and NGOs across all sectors. The coordinator will

provide technical and programmatic support to OVC partners to facilitate a comprehensive delivery of

services and the identification of linkages and gaps in order to strengthen the delivery of OVC services.

The incumbent will also maintain contacts with NGO and Government officials nationally as well as link with

other regional and international partners.

Inputs: Funds will support salary and benefits, travel, office equipment and other administrative costs.

Activities/Outputs: These funds will support USAID in hiring a contractor to coordinate and provide technical

assistant for Emergency Plan OVC activities and and to oversee the capacity-building initiative for local

FBO/CBO/NGOs. The Coordinator will be housed in the HHS/CDC/BOTUSA offices to maximize

complimentarily and coordination across HHS/CDC/BOTUSA activities.

Outcome: This activity will ensure that planning, coordination and oversight of the USG-supported programs

1) for children who have been affected by HIV/AIDS and 2) to support local FBO/CBO/NGOs are effectively

implemented.