Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2007 2008 2009

Details for Mechanism ID: 4791
Country/Region: Mozambique
Year: 2007
Main Partner: U.S. Department of State
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: enumerations.State/African Affairs
Total Funding: $30,000

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Abstinence/Be Faithful (HVAB): $15,000

These funds will support two USG events aimed at promoting, among USG employees and their families, HIV risk avoidance through abstinence and faithfulness behavior change, within the context of broader healthy behaviors (such as diabetes management, blood pressure, healthy weight control). Activities will include information events and IEC materials on abstinence, fidelity, partner reduction, and the importance of knowing own and partner serostatus. Confidential CT will be available to participants, including couples and family counseling. Other topics covered will include risks and adverse effects of alcohol and other drugs as well as information about first aid, dental health, blood sugar, and tobacco use. Offering focused AB, BCC information and skills within a "health fair" context encourages openness to the messages and involvement of spouses and other family members. Similar USG health events in the past have been successful, with large numbers of employees/family members taking advantage of on-site CT services.

Funding for Health Systems Strengthening (OHSS): $15,000

This activity will assist with the implementation of a Mission-wide HIV/AIDS workplace program through the procurement of necessary technical assistance. This activity also provides for the establishment of Mission-wide HIV/AIDS days for Mission employees and their families that would include HIV/AIDS awareness fairs and programs.