Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2010 2011 2013 2015 2016 2017 2018

Details for Mechanism ID: 12054
Country/Region: Kenya
Year: 2010
Main Partner: Not Available
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: NGO
Funding Agency: USAID
Total Funding: $0

Goals and Objectives-

The overall goal of this new program, which will build upon the successes and lessons learned of previous school-based initiatives, is to provide students, teachers and education managers in targeted areas with the knowledge and skills that will lead to reduced incidences of new HIV infections, as well as improve the care of those already affected or infected with HIV and AIDS. The program expects to engage in the following areas: improve HIV prevention behavior among the learners; alleviate gender based violence; equip learners with psychosocial competencies that will improve their decision making processes; increase the level of parental monitoring and support to the HIV prevention education program; prevent HIV and AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through Information, Education, Communication (IEC) and Behavior Change Communication; equip students and teachers in the targeted schools with accurate information on HIV and AIDS, abstinence, drugs and substance abuse, to help them make right decisions and avoid irresponsible behaviors; provide quality, comprehensive services to at least 500 HIV-infected or affected Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) with a focus on increased enrollment, retention and academic performance through provision of School Support Block Grants; and strengthen the coordination of the HIV and AIDS education programs by working with civil society organizations on the implementation of the guidelines for district HIV and AIDS education coordination.

How does this link to Partnership Framework Goals-

This programs is directly linked to the U.S Government and Government of Kenya partnership framework sub-objective 2/3.2.3 that seeks to increase coverage and quality of HIV-related services to reach at least 400,000 orphans and vulnerable children; sub-objective 2/3.2.1 that seeks to train at least 250,000 with Life Skills Education Training and sub-objective 2/3.1.5 that seeks to develop mass media campaigns to support community prevention.

Geographic coverage and target populations-

The HIV and Life Skills Education project will be implemented in Nairobi and Nyanza provinces. The project will target populations aged 15 49 years.

Cross-cutting programs and key issues-

This program will strengthen the implementation of the Kenya Education Sector Support Program; HIV and AIDS investment plant, particularly in the implementation of the Education Sector Policy on HIV and AIDS. This program has a cross-cutting budgetary attribution in the area of education. Almost 80% of the budget will contribute towards formal education of the primary and secondary school learners.

A plan for collecting, evaluating, and validating data which will be used to measure overall progress and compare status over time will be developed. The program will develop performance indicators and targets, and show how baseline measurements can be established to assess the impact of proposed interventions. The implementer is also expected to use the new generation indicators proposed under the PEPFAR New Generation Indicator Guidance. The performance monitoring plan must also include an explanation of how data and information will be collected, analyzed, used, and verified, and the cost effectiveness of such activities. Mid-term evaluation will be conducted in addition to end of term evaluation. At the program level performance will be verified by field visits and periodic special surveys. Monitoring and evaluation findings will provide useful guidance for any necessary adjustment of the program approach. Tracer and tracking studies will also be initiated to assess the impact of the program.

Budget Allocation - Redacted

Funding for Sexual Prevention: Abstinence/Be Faithful (HVAB): $0

The overall goal of this new program, which will build upon the successes and lessons learned from previous school-based initiatives, is to provide students, teachers and education managers in targeted areas with the knowledge and skills that will lead to reduced incidences of new HIV infections, as well as improve the care of those already affected or infected with HIV and AIDS.

The program is expected to improve HIV prevention behavior among the learners; alleviate gender-based violence; equip learners with psychosocial competencies that will improve their decision-making processes; increase the level of parental monitoring and support to the HIV prevention education program; prevent HIV and AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) through Information, Education, Communication (IEC) and Behavior Change Communication; equip students and teachers in the targeted schools with accurate information on HIV and AIDS, abstinence, drugs and substance abuse, to help them make right decisions and avoid irresponsible behaviors; provide quality, comprehensive services to at least 500 HIV-infected or affected Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) with a focus on increased enrollment, retention and academic performance through provision of School Support Block Grants; and strengthen the coordination of the HIV and AIDS education programs by working with civil society organizations on the implementation of the guidelines for district HIV and AIDS education coordination.

The project will support the training of 14,200 individuals on HIV and AIDS prevention through abstinence and/or being faithful.

Budget allocation: Redacted

Cross Cutting Budget Categories and Known Amounts Total: $0
Education $0