Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Details for Mechanism ID: 11480
Country/Region: Uganda
Year: 2013
Main Partner: U.S. Peace Corps
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: enumerations.Peace Corps
Total Funding: $177,800

Peace Corps(PC) supports the host government development Goal 1 to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women.PC has expanded its reach to meet specific country needs in HIV prevention& care.PC is uniquely positioned to add value to the core principles of the Global Health Initiative(GHI) through the placement of human resources at the grassroots.Through its comprehensive approach to integrated programming in the priority health areas& by:1)increasing knowledge on disease transmission,prevention&treatment;2)promoting behavior,social& organizational change;3)capacity building of community members,health workers& grass-roots organizations; and 4)strengthening linkages between communities& organizations& health facilities.In FY 2012,volunteers will be recruited,trained&placed in different districts in Uganda including Gulu,Kitgum,Amuru,Pader,Lira,Oyam,Apac,Dokolo,Arua,Nebbi,Yumbe,Maracha,Koboko,Soroti,Kumi,Kayunga,Mukono,Iganga,Masaka,Rakai,Kiruhura,Kabale,Bushenyi,Kasese,Fort Portal,Mityana,Mubende&Kyenjojo.Volunteer activities targeting communities will include lifeskills,condom usage,HIV/AIDS awareness,peer educator development,health workers community support through VHT training,promotion of Counseling& Testing,educational outreach& training of counselors,developing linkages among service providers&support to PMTCT initiatives.Sports and entertainment will be used in schools to promote prevention activities focusing on youths& vulnerable children.Volunteers will be encouraged to implement activities with VAST support for community initiated activities.Programs implemented will be monitored& evaluated through PCs M&E, program management, PEPFAR management support visits,volunteer reports and the Volunteer Reporting Tool.

Funding for Care: Adult Care and Support (HBHC): $0

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Funding for Sexual Prevention: Other Sexual Prevention (HVOP): $177,800

PC Volunteers work with communities to design and implement context-appropriate prevention interventions addressing the keys drivers of the epidemic, including sexual and behavioral risk, vertical transmission from mother to child and harmful gender/cultural norms. PC promotes behavior change through use of evidence-based programs and integration of efforts of other USG agencies and implementing partners. Programs typically include a cross-cutting focus on reduction of stigma and discrimination.

Peace Corps activities have national-level geographic area coverage and volunteers will continue to work with both government and nongovernmental organizations in their respective regions. HIV/AIDS prevention activities will be targeted to the people aged between 15-49 years and according to national strategic plan 2010-2015 these are believed to be the most sexually active and most at risk group. In FY 2012, Peace Corps volunteers will continue to support host organizations to design interventions aimed at promoting comprehensive prevention including promotion of voluntary counseling and testing and education about condoms and usage. Volunteers will be encouraged to implement activities with VAST support for community initiated health trainings, life skills activities, HIV/AIDS prevention activities and others. Throughout the Volunteer two year period of service, Peace Corps Uganda Staff will carry out PCV visits to provide technical support and guidance to Volunteers and their partners, volunteers also will be required to submit reports on a quarterly basis of all the activities and interventions implemented.

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $374,300
Economic Strengthening $79,100
Education $79,100
Gender: Gender Based Violence (GBV) $63,200
Human Resources for Health $94,900
Motor Vehicles: Purchased $58,000
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
Increasing women's access to income and productive resources
enumerations.Malaria (PMI)
Child Survival Activities
Workplace Programs
End-of-Program Evaluation
Family Planning