Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Details for Mechanism ID: 13889
Country/Region: Zimbabwe
Year: 2013
Main Partner: World Education
Main Partner Program: Batwana Initiative
Organizational Type: Implementing Agency
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $7,155,562

The combined effect of AIDS, poverty, drought, and the collapse of the social protection and education systems has placed a heavy burden on Zimbabwes children and the families caring for those children.

An estimated 1.6 million children, including 1.0 million who have lost one or both parents, have been made vulnerable by the HIV and AIDS epidemic (Zimbabwe National HIV and AIDS Estimates, 2009). However, Zimbabwes high HIV prevalence rate effectively means that all children in Zimbabwe have been affected by HIV and AIDS to some degree.

Zimbabwes orphans are primarily cared for by their extended families, including grandparents, although many live in child-headed households. Many orphans live in extremely poor households and are unable to access basic services (education, health care) at the same rate as other children in their community. They are also more likely to suffer from psychological problems, engage in child labor, and be subjected to abuse, discrimination and social stigma. At the same time, although orphanhood contributes to vulnerability, it is not necessarily the only or most important factor in vulnerability. Other key factors include poverty; exposure to violence, abuse and exploitation; displacement; mobility; trafficking; discrimination due to disability, gender and other differences. The last Implementing Mechanism has been providing a comprehensive package of service including health, education and protection services to a cohort of 65,000 children and it is the intent of this new mechanism to continue working with this cohort. VEHICLES - Planned vehicle purchases are unknown at this time.

Funding for Care: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (HKID): $7,155,562

The new mechnism will focus on the following areas: Provide at least three services (education, health, psychosocial, protection, etc.) to a cohort of at least 65,000 orphans and other vulnerable children. Strengthen the capacity of the GOZ social services system to sustainably care for vulnerable children by providing assistance for social services workforce planning, training and development.

Enhance the capacity of communities and local service providers to sustainably care for children and vulnerable families by assisting schools, health centers, child protection committees, case management systems and other relevant groups to develop, implement and maintain sustainable mechanisms to support OVC.

Strengthen vulnerable households to sustainably provide better care for children through economic strengthening and educational activities.

Subpartners Total: $0
Bekezela Home Based Care: NA
Chiedza Child Care: NA
FACT: NA
FACT: NA
Hospaz: NA
Howard University: NA
Mavambo Trust: NA
Oasis: NA
To Be Determined: NA
Umzingwane Aids Network: NA
Uzumba Orphan Care: NA
Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $1,290,000
Economic Strengthening $350,000
Education $850,000
Human Resources for Health $90,000
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
Increasing women's legal rights and protection
Family Planning