Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2012 2013

Details for Mechanism ID: 14599
Country/Region: Nigeria
Year: 2012
Main Partner: University Research Corporation, LLC
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Private Contractor
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $360,000

In August 2011, HCI led a QI coaches training for the FMWASD and other stakeholders (including USG, implementing partners, UNICEF, and AONN representatives). In September 2011, a hands-on training was also conducted to provide an opportunity for FMWASD staff and other stakeholders trained during the coaches training to gain practical experience around what they had learned and adapt the information to their own local context and situation. At the state level, the TWG and participating implementing partners have been supported to choose states where each will be lead agencies supporting the pilot process. The IPs and local organizations are supported to facilitate the formation and strengthening of OVC state technical working groups and QI teams by the State Ministries of Women Affairs in the various pilot states. These groups serve to provide oversight for the implementation and coordination of care and support programs for vulnerable children in each state while also providing support and oversight forthe piloting of standards at the state level.Based on the results of HCI activities thus far, HCI proposes to provide the following SOW for COP 2012:1) Facilitate national endorsement of the Standards that are integrated within a national strategy response. 2) Scale-up implementation of the OVC Standards of Care. 3) Support the country-leadership role in improving quality care for OVC programs to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on most vulnerable families and children. 4) Strengthen capacity of government and partners at national, state and local levels for provision of quality services to vulnerable children and caregivers. 5) Create a community of shared learning across all OVC stakeholders.

Funding for Care: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (HKID): $360,000

Labour , workshop, travels fringe benefit

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Addressing male norms and behaviors
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services
Increasing women's access to income and productive resources
Child Survival Activities