PEPFAR's annual planning process is done either at the country (COP) or regional level (ROP).
PEPFAR's programs are implemented through implementing partners who apply for funding based on PEPFAR's published Requests for Applications.
Since 2010, PEPFAR COPs have grouped implementing partners according to an organizational type. We have retroactively applied these classifications to earlier years in the database as well.
Also called "Strategic Areas", these are general areas of HIV programming. Each program area has several corresponding budget codes.
Specific areas of HIV programming. Budget Codes are the lowest level of spending data available.
Expenditure Program Areas track general areas of PEPFAR expenditure.
Expenditure Sub-Program Areas track more specific PEPFAR expenditures.
Object classes provide highly specific ways that implementing partners are spending PEPFAR funds on programming.
Cross-cutting attributions are areas of PEPFAR programming that contribute across several program areas. They contain limited indicative information related to aspects such as human resources, health infrastructure, or key populations programming. However, they represent only a small proportion of the total funds that PEPFAR allocates through the COP process. Additionally, they have changed significantly over the years. As such, analysis and interpretation of these data should be approached carefully. Learn more
Beneficiary Expenditure data identify how PEPFAR programming is targeted at reaching different populations.
Sub-Beneficiary Expenditure data highlight more specific populations targeted for HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
PEPFAR sets targets using the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (MER) System - documentation for which can be found on PEPFAR's website at https://www.pepfar.gov/reports/guidance/. As with most data on this website, the targets here have been extracted from the COP documents. Targets are for the fiscal year following each COP year, such that selecting 2016 will access targets for FY2017. This feature is currently experimental and should be used for exploratory purposes only at present.
Years of mechanism: 2008 2009
NEW/REPLACEMENT NARRATIVE
The Fulbright PEPFAR Fellowship will fund the study of Namibia scholars in the fields of public health,
medical technology, epidemiology, behavior change, public administration, business administration,
nutrition, palliative care, counseling, and others under the Junior Staff Development Program. The
expectation is that a Namibian PEPFAR Fulbright Fellow will spend 2 years in the United States to complete
their master's degree and then return to Namibia to pursue a career in the Ministry of Health or one of the
other PEPFAR partner ministries, with an NGO, or in academia teaching Namibian students how to fight
HIV/AIDS.
By sending them to the United States for their formative post-tertiary education, these Fellows will not only
learn the newest techniques in fighting HIV/AIDS but will also develop lasting relationships with U.S.
HIV/AIDS academics and professionals that will assist Namibia in its future fight. Further, these scholars
will return to Namibia with a far better understanding of both American policy and how Americans think and
work. This will improve our day-to-day cooperation at the working level and even more so when these
Fellows attain positions of authority.
While the program cannot ensure that all scholars will return and work in Namibia, in the 18 years that this
Embassy has run the program, only 1 Fulbrighter has remained in the U.S.
Fulbright Scholars are supported by the Department of State (ECA); the Institute of International Education
(IIE), which administers the Fulbright program; the Fulbright program through their educational institution,
and through contact with the Embassy.
Scholars are selected through a rigorous process. There is an initial paper selection based on resume,
degrees, etc. The Senior Cultural Assistant in the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy then makes
an initial selection of those deemed qualified who are then interviewed by the PAO, visiting American
Fulbright scholars, and, in this case, PEPFAR representatives. A short list is created from the interviews
and everyone on the list must then take the TOEFL and GRE exams. They also complete an online
application. Their applications, test scores, formal transcripts, recommendations etc are forwarded to the
Fulbright Program in the U.S. where they are reviewed for completeness and then reviewed by a panel of
senior U.S. academic experts. Once finalists are selected, the Fulbright Program then sends their
applications to U.S. universities for placement.
New/Continuing Activity: New Activity
Continuing Activity:
Emphasis Areas
Human Capacity Development
Estimated amount of funding that is planned for Human Capacity Development $42,500
Public Health Evaluation
Food and Nutrition: Policy, Tools, and Service Delivery
Food and Nutrition: Commodities
Economic Strengthening
Education
Estimated amount of funding that is planned for Education $42,500
Water
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The U.S. Department of State will implement two overarching activities in this area: State Department Public
Diplomacy ($295,000) and Ambassador's Self Help Program ($220,000).
State Department Public Diplomacy targets its PEPFAR activities mainly at Namibian youth through grants
to various cultural, civil society, and educational groups in Namibia. We mainly focus on the following
areas: prevention, stigma and discrimination reduction, and prevention outreach to youth. We also have
selected programs focused on sending Namibian HIV/AIDS professionals to the U.S. for training and
training local media to improve reporting on Namibian trends in the epidemic.
Task 1) International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) - We send 3 to 4 HIV/AIDS professionals to the
United States to a variety of clinical and outreach activities. The primary goal of this task is to provide
training of leaders in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment through the State Department's
IVLP short-term professional exchange program. Not only will they be exposed to the latest in U.S.
programs and thinking on the epidemic, but they also meet a wide variety of U.S. professionals and
volunteer in field of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment. $30,000
Task 2) Living Positive tour with Vocal Motion 6 (VM6) and Herlyn Uiras - As a result of their successful
tours in 2007 and 2008, PEPFAR will continue to fund their outreach to students in the different regions of
Namibia. The five young male musicians and the young female HIV/AIDS positive speaker/counselor are
uniquely placed to reach Namibia's students with prevention and anti-stigma messages. By using the
talents of five HIV negative male music stars and one HIV positive young female speaker, and by focusing
our messaging toward gender norms, we address male norms and female gender parity. $75,000
Task 3) Katutura Community Radio (KCR) - We plan to continue our very successful debate program to
reach out to Namibian youth who are vulnerable and at risk in the Katutura neighborhoods, and all over
Windhoek. We hope that KCR may soon expand its signal to reach the whole of Namibia and thereby take
this show's message to all of Namibia's youth. $20,000
Task 4) United States Speaker Program - PEPFAR will fund speakers from the United States with
HIV/AIDS expertise and artists. PEPFAR has leveraged funds from the wrap around program, usually
supplementing the IIP speakers that the Department of States funds. U.S. speakers are very popular in
Namibia and not only offer prevention and anti-stigma messages but also the message that we are all
touched by the epidemic and that the United States does not have all of the answers but is willing to share
its experience. We are considering funding the following activities in 2009: an HIV-positive man and an
expert trainer in media relations for PEPFAR Ministries (i.e. Health, Education, Gender Equality, etc.).
$15,000
Task 5) JMAC Art Murals - continuing the successful project started in 2007 and continued in 2008, local
artists will assist selected young artists to create HIV/AIDS mural paintings at schools, community centers,
and hospitals. $15,000
Task 6) BEN Namibia Spin for Life - This combination bicycle team/sports/HIV/AIDS prevention project,
started in 2008, will continue to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, targeting young Namibians who practice
risky sexual behaviors and activities. The team will reach out to Namibian youth through public appearances
and media exposure. It will feature cultural/sporting events, HIV/AIDS information dissemination, awarding
of prizes for HIV/AIDS awareness contest and lucky draw competitions for individuals who attend
information sessions on HIV/AIDS and testing. $50,000
Task 7) Committed Artists of Namibia - CAN wrote an original play with a focus on Namibian students,
aiming to change attitudes on HIV/AIDS prevention, risky behavior, PTMTC, and testing. Produced in a
short timeframe in 2008, it has successfully reached 35,000 learners/students so far, as well as appearing
at a Cape Town theater festival. We will continue to fund this activity in 2009 to reach more students.
$20,000
Task 8) Camp Glow - The primary goal of Camp Glow is to empower young people to overcome the
obstacles that inhibit their ability to excel as individuals and as leaders in their communities. Run by Peace
Corps Volunteers, it will identify personal strengths and values, the health impact of HIV/AIDS, good
decision making, educational and career opportunity exposure, and other ideas. This is a learning ground
both for campers and facilitators. $5,000
Task 9) Book Donation for Libraries and Schools - Last year, we provided resource books on HIV/AIDS to
libraries around Namibia. This year, the project will focus on publishing a limited run of an original novel
about HIV/AIDS in Namibia. The audience will be upper secondary students. $5,000
Task 10) HIV/AIDS Publicity Materials and Equipments - This task will continue to provide funds for press
material, advertising, outreach, etc. $5,000
Task 11) PEPFAR PD Staff - This funding will support an assistant in the Embassy's Office of Public Affairs
to work on PEPFAR-related activities, grants and materials. $30,000
Task 12) HIV/AIDS Hero Awards - A successful collaboration between PEPFAR, the Ministry of Health, and
a local NGO activist to recognize local Namibia HIV/AIDS heroes. $25,000
With the $220,000 to support the Ambassador's HIV/AIDS Self Help Program, we will directly reach an
average of 100 community members per project through 15-20 small community-based HIV/AIDS projects
with prevention messages, support services, training, capacity enhancement, vocational training, early
childhood education, and other resources.
Activities funded by the program will involve capacity-building for grass-roots and community-based
organizations to conduct HIV/AIDS programs that work to reduce stigma, increase sustainable livelihoods
for caregivers of OVC and support Peace Corps identified projects that work in HIV/AIDS and HIV/TB
related areas. This funding directly contributes to:
•Supporting one full-time Self-Help coordinator;
•Developing project guidelines, promotional materials, applications, and other documents;
•Commencing acceptance of applications, qualifying projects, and dispersing funds; and
•Monitoring and evaluating projects annually.
New/Continuing Activity: Continuing Activity
Continuing Activity: 17294
Continued Associated Activity Information
Activity Activity ID USG Agency Prime Partner Mechanism Mechanism ID Mechanism Planned Funds
System ID System ID
17294 4744.08 Department of US Department of 7392 1162.08 $515,000
State / African State
Affairs
8027 4744.07 Department of US Department of 4668 1162.07 $260,000
4744 4744.06 Department of US Department of 3449 1162.06 $120,000
Gender
* Addressing male norms and behaviors
* Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS programs
Estimated amount of funding that is planned for Human Capacity Development $35,000
Estimated amount of funding that is planned for Economic Strengthening $132,000
Estimated amount of funding that is planned for Education $119,000
**THE BELOW ACTIVITY NARRATIVE WAS CHANGED IN APRIL 2009 REPROGRAMMING DUE TO
THE USD$257,000 FUNDING CHANGE FOR THE PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT**
COP09 funding will support:
- One administrative assistant ($35,000);
- One Presidential Management Fellows on rotational assignments ($15,000);
- Local, national, and international travel ($15,000);
- COP2010 Retreat ($25,000);
- Workshops and implementers' meetings ($25,000);
- Equipment, supplies, and communication ($6,668).
Salaries and benefits costs for the PEPFAR Coordinator ($315,000) and Deputy/Strategic Information
Specialist ($250,000) have been moved to the USAID HVMS activity.
The additional $257,000 funding received through the PEPFAR Partnership Framework will assist with the
development of the full Namibian Partnership Framework and any Techincal Assistance required in this
regard.
Continuing Activity: 18912
18912 18912.08 Department of US Department of 7392 1162.08 $458,941
Table 3.3.19:
