Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2008 2009

Details for Mechanism ID: 631
Country/Region: Uganda
Year: 2008
Main Partner: Commodity Security Logistics
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $2,000,000

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $2,000,000

This activity also related to activities in Logistics. USAID procures condoms directly from the Central

Contraceptive Procurement (CCP) project in GH/PHR/CSL division for distribution through targeted

promotion activities, where indicators are reflected. In addition to the procurement of condoms at the

lowest possible price, the project provides independent testing for quality assurance and pre-shipment

testing for products compliance to the specifications in the contract. Forecasting of commodity needs is

done by USAID/Uganda with assistance from the DELIVER logistics project.

It is estimated that condoms procured with these funds will reach 338,710 people at high risk of HIV

infection. Condoms procured will made available to high risk groups at military and refugee camps, lodges

and bars, prisons, sea ports and docks, Truck drivers' stop points and homes for discordant couples.