Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2012

Details for Mechanism ID: 9155
Country/Region: Rwanda
Year: 2012
Main Partner: Education Development Center, Inc.
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $70,000

The AKAZI KANOZE Youth Livelihoods Project aims to improve the livelihood options of 12,500 youth and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) over a four-year period. In addition to increasing the capacity of youth to earn a living, the project works to develop a thriving youth livelihood support system through linkages between youth, public and private institutions which enable youth to access increased opportunities for productive engagement in Rwandan society. The projects primary objectives are to (1) enable youth to earn a livelihood, via appropriate and relevant life and work readiness training and internships to strengthen youths social and health assets, including training in health and safety on the workplace, HIV-AIDS prevention and other health promotion ; and (2) enable local institutions (government, private sector and civil society) to better prepare youth for work, and connect them to personal development, employment and self-employment opportunities. HIV prevention and other health topics are fully integrated into the life and work readiness training. The project systematically works with existing initiatives and reinforces them with technical and limited financial support. Capacity building is an essential element of the programmatic approach. AKAZI KANOZE works with over 20 local implementing partners and two GOR institutions (Rwanda Development Board and Workforce Development Authority) for them to appropriate the model within their ongoing programs. In COP12, AKAZI KANOZE will target 4,000 urban and rural youth.

The project has not purchased any vehicles under USG PEPFAR funding. No vehicles will be purchased in COP12.

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $70,000

In COP12, Akazi Kanoze will use the adapted modules on HIV/AIDS prevention, family planning, and Gender Based Violence curricula to complement the Work Readiness Curriculum (WRC) module on Health and Safety at the Workplace. This complementary curriculum will be delivered to 4000 youth to provide a complete health and well-being instruction package. Trainings will be delivered along with the WRC following the WRCs roll-out plan. Trainings will be held in the Kigali district as well as Southern Province districts where the Akazi Kanoze activities are focused. A Training of Trainers will precede training activities to increase Akazi Kanoze local civil society partners service delivery capacity. Also, Akazi Kanoze Master Trainers, as well as field agents, will be working closely with sub-partners to promote quality training and supervision. Finally, Partners will also be trained on linking youth to other health services through referrals and information delivery.

Key Issues Identified in Mechanism
Addressing male norms and behaviors
Increasing gender equity in HIV/AIDS activities and services