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Copperbelt CES - MOE Provincial Education The overall objective is to provide Zambians in the Copperbelt province with equity of access to cost effective quality eye care and social inclusion services as close to the family as possible by the year 2011

The purpose of the project is to provide eye health promotion, preventive, treatment, surgical, education and rehabilitation services so as to reduce the prevalence of avoidable blindness and improve the quality of life for the visually impaired and irreversibly blind persons on the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.

The Specific objectives are:
Ø Carry out research on eye care, CBR and Inclusive Education
Ø Support Human Resources Development
Ø Provide Equipment and upgrade infrastructure for delivery of eye care, CBR and IE
Ø Provide eye disease control, CBR and IE Services
Ø Strengthen capacities for programme coordination and management

Specific activities:
ü Conduct Research
ü Human Resource Development – Eye Care, CBR & IE
ü Equipment and Infrastructure Development
ü Service Delivery – Eye Care, CBR & IE
ü Programme Coordination and Management
Economic Empowerment Project The aim of the project is to increase under representation of people with disabilities in the Senegal labour market, enabling them to participate, contribute and benefit from their local market.  


The two-year project funded by Sightsavers is intended as a pilot to generate evidence an experience on the implementation of the economic empowerment model in the Senegal context, which can be used to leverage further restricted investment to continue the project.
Malawi Eye Health System Strengthening Project This is a one-year project and will target 9 health facilities in the South West Zone (SWZ) and Lilongwe districts. There are no direct beneficiaries in the project however, after the health facility systems are strengthened, poor people from the remote areas, people with disabilities and women will benefit from biometry during cataract surgeries. The project aims to achieve its goal through provision of training, procurement of computers and eye health equipment for the health facilities, technical support, and advocacy.
DSS IE Pipriya Block Hoshangabad The goal of this project is to ensure equal opportunities to Children with Visual Impairments within mainstream education systems for their educational development through active support of school teachers and community.​
Programme Management Sightsavers’ central programme management and oversight function, ensuring all aspects of programme implementation (country and regional offices, programme finance and support) are working coherently towards agreed objectives and surfacing issues for discussion and solutions
Mali NTD (Sikasso & Koulikoro regions) The goal of this project is to contribute to the reduction of morbidity and complications due to Neglected Tropical Diseases in view to improve Sikasso Region population’s health.. Specific objectives: Achieve 80% therapeutic coverage of people eligible in the four districts of the region; Achieve 100% NTD geographical coverage in the four targeted districts of the region from 2012 to 2016.
Jharkhand Inclusive Education Programme - Chetana The goal of this project is to strengthen Jharkhand elementary education system in ensuring quality education for all Visually Impaired Children at their nearest schools.
Strengthening the Master in Optometry programme ( Strengthening the Master in Optometry Programme
CEC Sylhet VARD started partnership with Sightsavers in 1998 as part of Sightsavers’ global cataract campaign. Since that the partnership between VARD and Sightsavers is going on in different modes and from 2010 CEC project has been started. The purpose of the project is to eliminate the backlog of cataract blindness from Sylhet division by the year of 2012. The project is working for increasing the demand of eye care services, increasing the access of the community people to services on cataract, refractive error and low vision patients and managing the project efficiently. From 2011, this project has been merged with ‘Vision Bangladesh’ project.
Establishing sustainable eye care services Girls, boys, women, and men have improved access to, and use of, affordable and sustainable high-quality eye health services in Sierra Leone.
IA PG2 SLE Eye Health project Improved provision and access to eye health services for women, men and children living in Sierra Leone
School Eye Health - West Bengal Good eye health is achieved and maintained, contributing to improvement in learning outcomes for all children attending Government schools
Post Ascend Guinea Oncho Elimination Mapping (OEM) in 9 implementation units and SCH/STH sub-district analysis
CDTI South Eastern Counties The Project goal is to make the Southeast of Liberia an endemic free Region of Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis through the mass distribution of treatment to eliminate the diseases from the Region as a public health concern.​
Guinea LF Support Project ​This project is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) aiming to conduct operational research on Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) to confirm LF elimination after 2-3 MDA rounds
Nigeria SCH - FGS Study The goals of this study are to:

1. Determine sensitivity and specificity of the COUNTDOWN FGS screening tool for FGS diagnosis in a resource limited settings when compared to the gold standard
2. Estimate the prevalence of FGS in the selected communities
3. Elucidate the barriers and facilitators influencing diagnosis of FGS.
4. Explore the health seeking behaviours of persons affected with FGS within the community.
5. Determine the gaps in the knowledge and experience of health care workers in identifying and managing FGS in community members.
6. Identify the suggested approaches for integrating care and management of FGS into the health systems as well as optimize the COUNTDOWN screener tool for FGS identification.
NE Orissa CES Mayurbanj ED - ACM The goal of the project is to ensure that Visually Impaired students in the District of Mayurbhanj receive quality education at their local schools
JHU-CCP This project will bring about social and behaviour change to improve normative behaviours around face washing and environmental sanitation in Uganda. This contributes to a combined strategic and nationally coordinated communication response to prevent trachoma in Uganda, by:
• Development of an e-toolkit for the ‘Facial cleanliness’ and ‘Environmental change’ components of trachoma prevention, based on the findings of the situation analysis and formative research
• Production of a physical toolkit of communication materials promoting Facial cleanliness and Environmental change to prevent trachoma.
University of Birmingham This project seeks to develop and trial a tool for assessing the development of visually impaired children in Malawi and to provide associated advice, training and interventions for parents and community workers. The project will work with community workers on developing learning materials and interventions, and chart their progress over six months. Trialling the tools and materials will help to change the way educational, health and community staff work with families of disabled children by providing them with some practical suggestions about how parents/carers can help their children’s development. The advice that professional workers and teachers will give the children provides them with a greater chance of attending their local school and becoming active participants in their community.
National Eye Health Coordination To strengthen the Ministry of Healths coordination of eye health services in Zimbabwe
A Better World Towards Improved and equitable access to quality Eye Health Services in Sierra Leone. Quality eye health services are accessible to all especially women and people with disabilities.
Disability Inclusive Development Disability inclusion is a neglected, under-prioritised issue in international development; a lack of evidence around what works in practice to deliver inclusion contributes to difficulty in building effective programmes. The DFID Disability Inclusive Development (DID) Programme is a £30m programme designed to contribute to the long-term improved well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities in low-and-middle-income countries. DID will carry out a series of small scale interventions around increased access to health care and education, improved livelihoods and reduced stigma and discrimination, using new development approaches such as adaptive management and community-based consultation to deliver better quality of life for persons with disabilities. The programme will create a solid evidence base around what delivers positive results for persons with disabilities to scale up, as well as ensure this data and evidence is disseminated and informs the global community and governments. DID will run for six years and complement DFID’s current disability inclusion programming including UK Aid Connect.
TASK CBR SIHORA Block Jabalpur The goal of this project is to ensure that no person in Sihora block of Jabalpur district should be blind with avoidable causes and Person with Visual Impairment have equal rights and access to services as their other sighted community members.​
Economic Empowerment To increase labour force participation rate of women and men with disabilities in Zambia.
CES Comilla Rehab.(ABC) The overall objective is to ensure the equal participation of persons with disabilities and their organisations in socio-economic activities and community life and contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Bangladesh. Its three specific objectives are as follows: Specific objective 1: To strengthen the capacities and voice of DPOs/BPOs and increase their linkages and networking with state and non-state actors; Specific objective 2: To promote the full participation of persons with disabilities in socio-economic activities and improve their access to services; and Specific objective 3: To support local authorities and other government departments to meet their obligations for inclusive development as set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). These will assist to move towards disability inclusive development. Baseline survey, process documentation, KAP survey, participatory monitoring, community-rooted strategy and operation plan and action research will build evidence. Sustainability will be partly ensured by community resource pool. One component of the project aims to develop standard tools, guidelines, manuals, IEC materials and deliver training to support and explore possible areas of collaboration with academic institutes. The project has a component to support exploring VI & disability accessible ICT. Part of the project implemented by ABC and BVIPS is funded by the EC.
Technical Assistance for Revenue Administration and Revenue Policy - Niger The project with the Direction Gnrale des Impts is focused on improving the arrears process; improving audit skills and management; assisting in change management and other support for the implementation of the SISIC information technology upgrade; developing standardized procedures and training anti-corruption investigators; creating a strategic plan and pilot management training.
Technical Assistance for Niger - Revenue Policy and Administration Niger - Revenue Policy and Administration
Technical Assistance for Niger - Revenue Administration and Revenue Policy Ensure the organizational reform project has a well-documented set of objectives, goals, milestones, etc. so the reform may be done effectively and efficiently; Develop and implement a project management structure, with staff, plans, controls, and performance measures to successfully complete the current tender for a major IT systems upgrade.
Technical Assistance for Revenue Administration and Revenue Policy -Niger Ensure the organizational reform project has a well-documented set of objectives, goals, milestones, etc., so the reform may be done effectively and efficiently; Develop and implement a project management structure, with staff, plans, controls, and performance measures to successfully complete the current tender for a major IT systems upgrade. Improvement in the tax administration's capacity to monitor and redress noncompliance.
Ouak Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to provide trainings in production techniques; an irrigation system and production tools and inputs as well as training in accounting; management; marketing and cooperative markets.
SONAGNON Cassava Production and Marketing Expansion Project Sector: Cassava processing, Beneficiaries: 295 (284 women), Description: The group seeks to expand gari and other cassava product production through expansion of coentreprises linkages, construction of additional production facilities respecting processing norms, and procurement of processing equipment.
YALI - Bada - Green Garden Farm In Benin, there is an increasing demand for organic food, especially in young professional mothers. Oriane is working towards food security, health, women empowerment, and environmental preservation in the community by developing large scale organic food farms.
Ecotourism Project The project funds will be used to enable TINFI to improve the existing tourist attractions in thevillage to meet the demand for tourist lodging and increase the villages revenues. TINFI will use the funds to create simple lodging facilities for tourists; develop a catering service based on local foods; and organize touring services around the waterfalls of Tanongou.
Savalou Cassava Promotion Project The project contributes to food security needs of the community, advances the economic status of rural women, and improves their quality of life by strengthening the competitiveness and professionalism of UGFS members cassava processing enterprises.,
Benin Partner CA 2018 This is a partner cooperative agreement for USADF's partner organization in Benin. Funds are used to support staff salaries and benefits, program monitoring expenses, office and vehicle expenses, an annual audit, capacity building items, and other small administrative expenses.
Zogbodom Corn and Soybean Warrantage Project The goal of the Project is to improve the standard of living of farmers of UCPZ and their families in Zogbodomey, Benin.
Livestock Market Improvement Project The goal of the Project is to improve the standard of living of livestock owners in Gogounou Commune.
Tchaourou Market & Capacity Building Project The project will increase the groups members incomes by attracting more buyers to the Tchaourou market. Unlike the more traditional cattle market system, Tchaourou will play an important mediation role for fair negotiation and enable direct contact between the individual buyers and sellers. This self-managed market approach puts the herders themselves in direct management and control of their resources for the benefit of the larger community.
Pehunco Market Gardening Expansion Project The project funds will be used to enable the Union to develop three sites for improved vegetable and potato production. Union members will use a surface irrigation system to improve their capacity to grow vegetables regardless of season.
URPA/BA Cashew Promotion Project The project will promote group sales of cashews by producers, including construction of warehouses, provision of transport, and training to improve the financial and administrative capacity of the Union., ,
Strategic Partnership Program Evaluation Strategic Partnership Program Evaluation
Ashoka | Super Bio Organic Minimart Project Sector: Agribusiness. Beneficiaries: 148 (including 103 women). Description: Les Jardins de lEspoir is a social enterprise that brings together 8 partners and 27 employees over 5 farms, practicing plant production, animal husbandry, fish farming, mushroom growing and waste recycling. To improve poor sales of their agroecological and organic products, Les Jardins de lEspoir will set up a collaborative organic minimart called SuperBio. It will bring together organic and agroecological products of all kinds (plant, animal, fishery, processed food, etc.) for everyday access in Cotonou.
Cassava and Maize Production and Cassava Processing Project The Agnangnan cooperative will use grant funds to build production capacity and purchase equipment to transform cassava into gari while also investing in training for its members in financial management, marketing, improved production techniques, and hygiene and sanitation practices for production.,
YALI - Koutchika Heavy Company SARL Demand for uniforms in the security; mining and manufacturing sectors is strong; but the capacity to complete orders for locally made uniforms and equipment is constrained. Abi is improving his equipment and training more tailors; to increase their productivity and help catalyze them to earn licenses and certificates; thereby enhancing their skills and earning potential.
Tata Somba Ecolodge USADF will finance the construction of an ecotourism lodge and technical assistance and training in tourism service management to the association.
ATB Enriched Flour Capacity Building Project Sector: Food processing.Beneficiaries: 3 full time; 15 part-time workers, ~ 400 suppliers.Description: Extension and upgrading of the production unit to meet certification requirements and increase production capacity of enriched flour.
Association of the Owners of S-Ava Municipality Commune (Association des Propritaires de la Commune de S-Ava (APASCO-Mtonou)) APASCO Fish Farming Project
Zikora shea processing improvement Sector: Shea processing.Beneficiaries: 720.Description: Funding will enable ZIKORA to strengthen is financial management capacity and improve and expand its processing and marketing capabilities.
Mono-Couffo Vegetable Production Project Mono-Couffo Vegetable Production Project
Bouka Food Security Project GB is a cooperative of fifty-five smallholder corn and soybean farmers in Bouca Village, Benin.
Nassy Shea Butter Capacity Building Project This project will enable the women to construct a small processing center and equip it with equipment appropriate for the womens level of production.
Adja Plateau Cassava Promotion Project The project will enable the Mialebouni members to improve and expand their cassava processing and storage capabilities. The project seeks to build the groups production capacity through training in improved production techniques and access to appropriate processing equipment and facilities.,
ASSIBA FEE Pineapple Processing Capacity Building The group is seeking to increase their volume of organic pineapple juice exported to surrounding countries through the procurement of additional processing equipment, and the establishment of a revolving fund. The group also seeks to convert organic waste into electricity which will be sold to surrounding food transformers.
Paha-Pati Capacity Building Project The Groupement Maracher PAHA-PATI de Kaki-Koka was created in 2006 to promote profitable market gardening for its members, near Parakou, Benin.
URPA ZC Cashew Promotion Project The project will promote group sales of cashews by producers, including construction of warehouses, provision of transport, and training to improve the marketing, financial, and administrative capacity of the union.,
CooPMa Foumbea Capacity Building Project The project funds will be used to provide training in accounting; management; marketing and cooperative markets; trainings in production techniques; an irrigation system and production tools.
Lalo Gari Capacity Building Project The project will support five cassava production and processing groups to improve their technical production and management skills, as well as upgrade production facilities and equipment to increase production volumes and quality of gari and other cassava products.,
UCCFTM-Glazou Cassava Promotion Project The group seeks to expand the capacity of members to transform gari, and expand their production and transformation of other cassava products through the construction of storage facilties, acquiring packaging materials, and technical assistance.
Kadebou Cassava Capacity Building project The project provides funds for building cassava production facilities and equipment as well as training for members in financial management, marketing, improved production techniques, and hygiene and sanitation for production.,
GVTM WANGNINAN Capacity Building Project The Wangninan cooperative will use grant funds to build production capacity and purchase equipment to transform cassava into gari while also investing in training for its members in financial management, marketing, improved production techniques, and hygiene and sanitation practices for production.,
Soubroukou Women Capacity Building Project Soubroukou Women Capacity Building Project
UDPK Atacora Shea Quality Improvement Project Sector: Shea.Beneficiaries: 3000 (3,000 women).Description: Construction of drying/processing centers to improve the quality of shea nuts and butter produced in four departments of the Atacora.
Pehunco Potato Producers Association Capacity Building Project Pehunco Commune farmer cultivate cotton and maize during in the Pehunco Commune in the Atakora Department of northern Benin
URCPA AD Cashew Promotion Project This project aims at building the capacities of the leaders and the farmer members of the union in the technical management of their organization and the management of the grouped sales activity, providing them with commercialization material and storage infrastructures for their cashew nuts., Through grouped sales, agricultural revenues and social cohesion will be improved and this will help to increase the income of the farmers and create added value, wealth, etc,
Gbenondjou Gari Capacity Building Project The proposed project will enable GBENONDJOU to improve and expand their cassava and peanut processing and storage capabilities. The project seeks to build the groups production capacity through training in improved production techniques and access to appropriate processing equipment and facilities to increase productivity, reduce the labor requirements, and improve safety and working conditions, as well as meet health and sanitation standards.
UCooPMA TANGUIETA Market Gardening Project The project will provide appropriately sized pumping and water distribution systems that will reduce the amount of manual labor and facilitate more intensive management at the two sites totaling 4.8 hectares through installation of California-type irrigation systems, improved production management, and more effective cooperative financial and administrative services.
Bohicon Vegetable Production Capacity Building Project Bohicon facilitates gainful employment of its members, combats poverty and dependence on charity among the disabled community
AFEP Palm Oil Capacity Building Project The project will provide for the construction of a processing area, sales hangar and a storage and office rooms to protect the production site.
URPA/OP Cashew Expansion Project Sector: Cashews.Beneficiaries: 1500 (398 women).Description: The group seeks to improve members yields through better orchard management through technical training broadcast by radio by the union; increase the union's membership base to mobilize larger quantities of cashews and leverage their influence in the market to obtain better prices; Increase efficiencies in mobilization and storage of cashews through the construction of new new strategically placed warehouse complexes in the Union's area of coverage; and acquire equipment for transport, record keeping, and storage...
Kalal Pilot Solar Market Garden Project (Food Security Project) ADESCA provides extension and training services to smallholder farmers and womens groups in Kalal Commune, Benin.