Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2008 2009

Details for Mechanism ID: 8161
Country/Region: Lesotho
Year: 2008
Main Partner: U.S. Department of Defense
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: USDOD
Total Funding: $190,000

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $80,000

n/a

Funding for Treatment: Adult Treatment (HTXS): $50,000

Training

Funding for Management and Operations (HVMS): $60,000

DoD has primary responsibility for management and implementation of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF)

PEPFAR activities. A DoD program manager will be sited locally with the LDF to assist directly with program

implementation. The Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) in Pretoria, South Africa will continue to provide

fiscal and management support as will the DOD HIV/AIDS Prevention Program in San Diego. DoD will also

provide contracts and grants support. The DoD Lesotho program manager is a member of the USG

PEPFAR Task Force. The DoD pepFAR program collaborates closely with all other USG PEPFAR

implementing agencies technical advosors and implementing partners in all technical areas. Other local

costs will include office supplies, equipment and training.