Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

Details for Mechanism ID: 12144
Country/Region: Mozambique
Year: 2013
Main Partner: Pathfinder International
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $0

The Extending Service Delivery for Reproductive Health and Family Planning Project (ESD), administered by Pathfinder International through an integrated agreement with majority wrap-around funding from health, is focused on a results-oriented approach to enhance the use of HIV and RH/FP services in four provinces- Cabo Delgado, Gaza, Inhambane, and Maputo. These geographic locations reflect priorities for PEPFAR and family planning expansion. These regions have high HIV prevalence rates, under-served populations for HIV/FP/RH services and low contraceptive prevalence rates. This project strengthens the capacity of nurses and other health care providers from PEPFAR clinical sites to deliver combined HIV/RH/FP services, to include improved capacity for appropriate referrals; improved client awareness of and demand for contraceptive methods, including youth; improved understanding of HIV risks and prevention; promotion of dual protection, and strengthened community outreach and access to quality HIV/RH/FP services.

Due to the pipeline analysis, FY 12 requests were reduced to ESD. This partner also received $2,841,000 in family planning reproductive health funding.

Three vehicles were purchased/leased under this mechanism from the start of the mechanism through COP FY11. In FY12, five are being requested for a total of eight planned/purchased/leased vehicles for the life of this mechanism to support the implementation of project activities in four provinces and 16 districts. The total cost of all eight vehicles is $351,655 (five vehicles for $213.65 and three vehicles for $138.000). No more vehicles are planned to be procured at this stage.

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Abstinence/Be Faithful (HVAB): $0

The ESD program aims to integrate family planning and reproductive health with HIV prevention, care and treatment at existing PEPFAR sites. ESD will receive abstinence and behavior change program funding to complement family planning funding and improve understanding among young adults and within the general adult population that certain accepted norms and practices increase the risk of HIV transmission and acquisition. ESD has developed approaches that address male norms in particular as they are related to the practice of multiple concurrent sexual partners, in addition to implications these norms may have for access to and use of family planning and reproductive health services. ESD has adapted the successful Geração Biz program approaches and materials to address HIV prevention and gender among young people. Communities capacity to increase quality of and access to integrated HIV/RH/FP have been strengthened and programs emphasize changing harmful gender norms, attitudes and behaviors, particularly those related to gender-based violence and the acceptability of intergenerational and transactional sex. Male participation in HIV/AIDS, reproductive health and family planning services is encouraged. ESD promotes youth-friendly clinics which provide increased and improved services to individuals 15-24 years old, and also promote gender-sensitive behavioral interventions such as those to delay sexual activity or reduce multiple partnerships. Youth-centered services also target at-risk, out-of-school youth with innovative approaches, including linkages with local organizations.

Funding for Biomedical Prevention: Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT): $0

The ESD program aims to integrate family planning and reproductive health with HIV prevention, care and treatment at existing PEPFAR sites. These funds will be used to higher two individuals that will provide technical assistance to provinces to ensure best practices and implementation of family planning is taking place at ART sites.

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
Safe Motherhood
Family Planning