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SDG WASH Nepal Inception The Nepal WASH Alliance sub-programme (as part of the WASH SDG Programme) will work in four municipalities: Kohalpur and Baijanath in Banke district, and Bheriganga and Barahatal in Surkhet district. The Nepal WASH Alliance sub-programme will be implemented mainly by the local partners. These include: Lumanti, ENPHO, FSCN, BSP-N, Sahakarmi Samaj and Fedwasun, and supported by the Dutch WAI partners: Simavi, WASTE, RUAF, RAIN, Practica and Akvo. 

In line with the WASH SDG Programme strategy, the Nepal WASH Alliance sub-programme will be working on achieving sustainable and equitable use of WASH by all following the three strategic objectives below:
1.	Improving behaviour change interventions leading to increased demand for improved WASH facilities and practices;
2.	Improving WASH service provision leading to increased availability and affordability of WASH products and services, which contributes to sustainable and equitable access to WASH;
3.	Strengthening the WASH governance and institutional framework leading to governments enabling efficient and effective delivery of inclusive and sustainable WASH services, which contribute to sustainable and equitable WASH.

The Nepal WASH Alliance sub-programme has the following key targets:
1.	Sustainably improving access to and use of safe drinking water for at least 23,500 people in rural areas and 18,000 people in urban areas.
2.	Sustainably improving access to and use of sanitation for at least 64,000 people in rural areas and 43,100 people in urban areas.
3.	Sustainably improving hygiene behaviours for at least 29,000 people in rural areas and 20,500 people in urban areas.

For more information please visit www.wash-alliance.org or Simavi: info@simavi.nl
East Africa Drought Appeal-Emergency Recovery Food Aid Response The emergency and recovery response project intends to address the food shortage problem that has been caused rainfall failure in both farming seasons .i.e October 2008 to December 2008, short rains locally known as “Vuli” and March to July 2009 rains.This problem is not confide to Tanzania but the rest of Horn and East Africa. In Tanzania the project shall target 9,350 people out of 235,989 people affected by drought. Communities will participate in community projects that will benefit the community and receive food in return. However the disabled, elderly and infirm will receive free food handouts. Maize grain will be distributed. It costs £4 to provide one month’s supply of maize grain to an individual in Tanzania. There are 30 households (with about 200 people) whose homes were destroyed by landslides following some flash floods in November in the Diocese of same area. About 21 people died from the landslides. The project will supply maize grain, pulses and blankets to the 30 affected households. 
Since its inception Caritas Tanzania has been involved in dealing with relief food distribution among the population in the country. These include free food distribution and food for work programmes. Having its structures rooted to the grass root level CT has been implementing different relief programmes during calamities such as drought, earthquakes, fire, floods and refugees.
Sustaining holistic and comprehensive approaches on HIV and AIDS responses in the Catholic Diocese Diocese of Moshi is one of the 30 Catholic Dioceses of Tanzania. Through Rainbow Centre, the Diocese manages a HIV and AIDs prevention, care and support services project in Moshi Municipality, Moshi Rural, Rombo, and Hai districts of Kilimanjaro region.  Rainbow Centre (RC) has gained wide experience through service provision to its target groups and also in managing emerging situations in the course of its operation.  HIV prevalence is currently high among women aged 30-34 years and men aged 40-44 years, a shift from the pattern in the early 1990s. 
This programme intends to utilize the gains made from previous programme implementation (2008-2010), lessons learnt and best practices to consciously encourage beneficiaries to utilize services while formulating strategies of caring for and supporting those within their midst.
Rainbow Centre has developed a three year plan (2011-2014), seeking to comprehensively respond to various challenges the programme continues to experience in the course of implementation.  These challenges include: issues of misconceptions based on traditions and customs which negatively impact on attitude change towards HIV and AIDS, care for Orphan and vulnerable children, access to treatment and nutritional support for PLHIV, and high poverty levels at households of infected and affected beneficiaries. 
The proposal under appraisal therefore seeks to respond to these challenges through implementing a comprehensive, holistic programme of prevention, care and support.  Through its current HIV and AIDS implementation team, RC aims to increase knowledge and awareness of HIV and AIDS and provide education on HIV infection and reproductive health through seminars and workshops.  Care, support and mitigation responses intended to improve quality of life for PLHIV will be enhanced; programme performance will be strengthened by way of zonal supervision visits and resource mobilisation scale up.   
It is envisaged that this result-oriented programme will benefit the community through the replication model of lessons learnt.  Developed expertise and experience will be transferred to other communities.  Other direct benefits of the programme will include: improved quality of life among PLHIV through IGAs, provision of basic needs and scholarly materials, and psychological support for orphans  
The primary targets of the project are PLHIV who are adult men, women, boys and girls.  Secondary target groups are people affected by HIV and AIDS including OVCs, guardians/care givers, and the community at large.  This appraisal seeks to fund Rainbow centre for three years starting April 2011, in line with the stand alone project policy.  
This project has been extended for a further one year to end in March 2014, after the end of the three year cycle covering the period April 2010 to March 2013.  During the extension period, CAFOD will support Moshi to roll out its exit strategies aimed at ensuring continuity of project activities after CAFOD’s phase out from Tanzania.
East Africa Integrated Community HIV and AIDS Programme: DACHEP Administrative costs Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese Community Health Education Programme (DACHEP) and /Pastoral Activities and Services for people with AIDS in Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese (PASADA) {thus DACHEP/PASADA} have been in partnership with CAFOD since 2004. DACHEP/PASADA implemented the successful joint programme funded by Comic Relief (October 2004 – September 2007) to Strengthen community responses to HIV and AIDS in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. DACHEP/PASADA aims to provide education on health and HIV and AIDS as well as offer comprehensive prevention and support services to people living with HIV and AIDS and affected families. They have an extensive community-based outreach network that directly impacts the daily lives of adults and children infected and affected by HIV and AIDS. The current DACHEP/PASADA project titled ‘East Africa Integrated Community HIV and AIDS Programme' primarily focuses on provision of HIV prevention services that are directly linked with PADASA’s home based care services for PLWHA. 

During this implementation period DP made good progress. The project has demonstrated results such as strengthened community capacity, behaviour change via Stepping Stones training and extensive network of volunteers providing services to project beneficiaries. The number of people who seek testing for HIV and know their HIV status and thus access treatment, counselling for positive living, and seek care and support services promptly has increased. It also increased the number of PLWHA empowered and contributing to HIV and AIDS programmes; increased the number of PLWHA with regained self esteem and capacity to take charge of their own lives and increased the number of community members who are knowledgeable about HIV prevention, limiting re-infection, treatment options and positive living. There is evidence of stronger local organisations such as the church (different faiths) taking forward more efficient and effective initiatives for PLWHA and OVC in need through a focused capacity building and shared learning.

This appraisal aims to support DACHEPwho is the key implementing partner in the DACHEP/PASADA project. The grant will support DACHEP’s core cost including staff salaries directly related to the delivery of DACHEP/PASADA project.
Programme Co-ordinator's salary support - UHAI HIV and  AIDS Prevention, Care and Support Programme Arusha Archdiocesan Integrated Development and Relief Office (AAIDRO) 2000 is the Development office of the Catholic Archdiocese of Arusha. AAIDRO, which is entrusted with empowering the marginalized and promoting sustainable development among the communities in the Archdiocese, operates in seven districts of Arusha and Manyara regions namely Arumeru, Arusha, Longido, Monduli, Ngorongoro, Simanjiro and Kiteto.
HIV and AIDS is one of the projects managed by AAIDRO. HIV and AIDS Prevention and Training project under appraisal has provided HIV and AIDS services to community members for about 20 years. Services provided under this project include VCT services and Home Based Care, HIV Prevention and treatment, strengthening and support of clubs PLHIV and OVCs, support to most vulnerable children (MVC), nutritional support to PLHIV and skills training for PLHIV including support to initiate income generation activities.
HIV and AIDS Prevention project evaluation findings have evidence that the project changed lives of beneficiaries positively. This evidenced by testimonials from beneficiary groups of PLHIV, MVC and the wider community including Local Government leaders.  The target groups for the project under implementation are people living with HIV and AIDS and their families, orphans and most vulnerable children, widows and volunteers. The number of direct beneficiaries is estimated at 1,500 while the indirect beneficiaries (community members) are estimated at 17,000. 
During the 2010-14 implementation period, AAIDRO opted for a Programmatic Approach; a move supported by AAIDRO staff and partners. The proposal to CAFOD was informed by discussions around the approach which involved harmonization of Archdiocesan HIV and AIDS related projects for a holistic comprehensive response and in order to improve service delivery and utilization of resources.  Following the refocusing exercise (January – March 2012), CAFOD recommended a responsible programme closure in Tanzania.  During the financial period 2013/14 CAFOD specifically supported Archdiocese of Arusha to roll out exit strategies that aimed at ensuring continuity of project activities after CAFOD’s phase out from Tanzania.
This grant has been approved to facilitate the Arch Bishop’s request to CAFOD for financial support to specifically support the Programme Coordinator’s salary amounting to £6,500 for one year. The Project Coordinator will continue to strengthen the integration of HIV & AIDS within the Health department of Uhai Centre with 12 health facilities. This request is in compliance with the recommended CAFOD’s “responsive exit” and the newly created Diocesan structures to ensure programme sustainability. It is anticipated that this grant will enable the Arch Diocese achieve continuity of CAFOD work beyond the programme closure by strengthening HIV activities in health structures over the coming year
Strengthening Community Responses to HIV/AIDS in Dar es Salaam 1. To increase awareness of HIV/AIDS amongst young people, religious leaders, specific vulnerable groups (such as bar maids, commercial sex workers) and local government officials in the target population (3 districts of Dar es Salaam and 5 districts of the coast region).
2. To increase the number of community members who are knowledgeable and confident enough to engage in prevention activities within their communities.
3. To increase the number of active Community Health Educators (CHEs) from 77 to 230 in the first two years of the project.
4. To increase the number of skilled family care givers in the community, thereby improving the quality of care.
5. To actively involve community members in the care and support of HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children.
6. To improve coordination between agencies in the Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam working at all levels, to share good practice and engage with the government health management structures on policy issues.
7. To increase awareness about gender issues and their importance in the HIV/AIDS pandemic among project staff members, CHEs and the communities in which they are working.
Seed Security Project To empower 8,749 households affected by drought to access quality seed from the traditional seed supply system and small traders and seed stockists in Arusha and Manyara Regions
Community Health Education Programme (DACHEP) During this period, the project will increase knowledge about HIV Prevention among women in small scale petty cash business through awareness creation and training in gender issues. The training is expected to increase knowledge about HIV and promote change of behaviour in relation to HIV infection. 300 women in petty businesses are targeted.
The partner continued to support the formation and activities of PLWHA support groups. Support groups have been trained and equipped with necessary skills and knowledge in counselling, home based care, stigma and discrimination and IGAs among others. 
The project identified 175 OVCs though the parish health councils, Field assistants and community health educators. Parish leaders have been sensitised on their roles and accountabilities on issues relating to children’s rights, and issues of stigma and discrimination at the school and at home. There is notable responsibility and care for OVCS. 

Gender equality in the diocesan institutions, through awareness raising seminars was prioritized in an effort to ascertain gaps and/or actors influencing gender equality in the society. It also aimed at empowering women in groups not only by providing them with adequate and accurate HIV and AIDS information but also encouraging them to engage in a dialogue with men to minimise gender disparities between them and men.
East Africa Integrated Community HIV and AIDS Programme Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese Community Health Education Programme (DACHEP) and Pastoral Activities and Services for people with AIDS in Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese (PASADA) {thus DACHEP/PASADA} have been in partnership with CAFOD since 2004. DACHEP/PASADA implemented the successful joint programme funded by Comic Relief (October 2004 – September 2007) to Strengthen community responses to HIV and AIDS in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. DACHEP/PASADA aimed to provide education on health and HIV and AIDS as well as offer comprehensive prevention, care, treatment and support services to people living with HIV and AIDS. Both organisations have an extensive community-based outreach network that directly impacts the daily lives of adults and children infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

The current project titled ‘East Africa Integrated Community HIV and AIDS Programme' was intended to bring on board 4 partners from Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda namely DACHEP/PASADA, Integrated AIDS Programme, Nsambya Home Care Programme and Hospice Africa Uganda respectively. The Programme was aimed to provide learning opportunities as well as expand the project scope to reach more adults and children infected and affected by HIV and AIDS for all implementing organisations. This programme was successful to receive funding from Comic Relief for DACHEP/PASADA project only.  Successful DP partnership has demonstrated results such as strengthened community capacity and behaviour change via Stepping Stones training. However, there is need to provide continued comprehensive prevention education through various channels of education as revealed DP evaluation and mid term review.

During this reporting period, DP continued to provide HIV and AIDS prevention education, community health education and offered referral support for PLWHA and OVCs through community volunteers. This activities increased access to voluntary counselling and testing services provided by DP and home based care support for PLWHA provided by PASADA. Awareness creation on the needs of PLWHA and OVC was conducted resulting in their greater acceptance and support by the community. The use of the Stepping Stones approach, a life skills and behaviour change tool will continue to increase education in the community and enable community members to know their HIV status and adopt positive approaches to life.  The following links can be accessed for further details.

Project Proposal: http://nairobisp/ktu/CR%20DP%20Proposal%202008%20-%202012.doc
Programme Framework: http://nairobisp/ktu/CR%20EA%20Joint%20Programme%20Framework%20Consolidated.doc

Work-plan:  http://nairobisp/ktu/CR%20DP%20Programme%20Workplan.doc

Budget: http://nairobisp/ktu/CR%20DP%20Budget%20Revised%20Final%20Aug08.xls
HIV and AIDS Prevention, Care and Support Programme Diocese of Moshi Rainbow Centre HIV and AIDS programme covers one municipality and 3 districts including Moshi Municipality, Moshi Rural, Rombo and Hai districts within Kilimanjaro region. The total population of the area covered is 1,539,321 of which, 670,000 people are the Catholics (National Bureau of statistics 2002).

Majority of the population live in the rural areas with agriculture being the main economic activity. Coffee, wheat and barley are grown as cash crops. Other handy crops such as maize, beans, potatoes and bananas as well as animal husbandry and poultry keeping at a micro level. A minority of the population live in urban settings in townships and in Moshi municipality. They meet their daily sustenance through formal trading activities and as employees in different sectors and departments. 

National HIV prevalence rate among the sexually active population is reported to be 7.0 %, with females having a slightly higher rate (7.7 %) than males (6.3 %).  It is estimated that 1.3 million people including adults and children are living with HIV or AIDS in the country (the second National Multi-Sectoral Strategic Framework on HIV and AIDS, 2008-2012). In Kilimanjaro region where the Diocesan programme is based, HIV prevalence rate is 7.3 % against the national 7% (national surveys). It is estimated that about 87,741 people are living with HIV in Kilimanjaro region (NACP 2004).  

The drivers of the HIV pandemic in Kilimanjaro region are multiple. These are shaped by the sexual relations of the people which are related to social, cultural, economic and awareness factors. They include promiscuous behavior, intergenerational sex, concurrent sexual partners and lack of knowledge of HIV infection. Others are poverty and transactional sex (commercial sex work), gender stereotypes, gender inequality and harmful cultural practices and prejudices. Mobility that leads to separation between spouses for temporary sexual relationships is also another factor and very prevalent in Kilimanjaro region.

This additional funding will support initiatives aimed to respond to these challenges. Areas of programme focus will include capacity building, provision of IEC materials, formation of clubs and provision of health education through structured seminars and workshops. Implementation will carried out at the zonal hospitals and at Rainbow Centres main office by project staff, trained counsellors, zonal coordinators and community volunteers. 

The primary target group are the people living with HIV and AIDS and affected Orphans and Vulnerable Children including the destitute and People living with HIV and or AIDS including children, youth, men and women. Secondary beneficiaries will include the general public: religious leaders, community leaders, health workers, teachers and community based organisations. Cumulatively, the programme expects to reach 20,000 people both directly and indirectly by March 2011
Building Capacity with Disabled People's Organisations To support the capacity of disabled people's organisations in Tanzania to be an effective, vibrant and democratic membership movement that can be sustainable and plan, fundraise, implement and report on, their own activities

To support and train disabled people's organisations so that they can: bring about lasting social and policy change through advocacy for comprehensive disability legislation; and lobby for inclusion in mainstream development programmes.
Strengthening networking among CAFOD partners in Tanzania According to Tanzania HIV and AIDS and Malaria Indicator Survey 2007-2008, the national prevalence among the sexually active populations (between 15 and 49 years of age) is 5.7%.  About 6.6% are women and 4.6% are men.  It has made more than 2 million orphans which need assistance.  More than 50% of beds occupants in many health facilities are occupied by infected people.  The most affected are women and people living in rural areas.  It has been difficulty for the rural people to access services such as ARVS and VCT.

Partners in this project include Dar-es-Salaam Archdiocese Health Education Programme (DACHEP), Archdiocese of Arusha Integrated Development and Relief Office (AAIDRO), Diocese of Mbulu Development Department (DMDD), Diocese of Moshi Rainbow Centre, Diocese of Same and Caritas Tanzania (CT). These partners are engaged in various development work aimed at supporting the communities through programmes related to HIV and AIDS, water supply and sanitation, food security, gender, microfinance, education and disaster management. These organizations will continue to inspire positive and sustainable changes in individuals and communities and enable them become accountable to the communities and partners as well as stakeholders.

This three year programme is build upon and informed by experiences and lessons learnt from year 2009 project called “Strengthening Networking among CAFOD Partners in Tanzania facilitated by CT”. Among others, participating partners learnt that they differed in terms of responses in managing community development programmes, knowledge and skills in designing programmes and competence in implementing the programmes.  Additionally, most of the partners have good practices and experiences from their programme work that are inadequately documented and disseminated for wider learning.

To achieve the goal and objectives of this project, CT through the project will built the capacity of development officers through organizing training workshops and encouraging horizontal learning.  Two training workshops will be organized one will be for enhancing monitoring and evaluation knowledge and skills and another will be on advocacy and lobbying.  The workshops will involve development officers engaged in managing the programs. The project will facilitate and encourage the sharing of experience through organizing exposure and sharing of reports among member organizations.

CT will be the lead partner in the proposed project and will facilitate dialogue and exchange of experiences and ideas on matters related to development and social welfare activities among selected dioceses/partners. CT will work with the partners in linking them with other agencies and stakeholders and mobilizing resources from within and outside Tanzania for learning and to strengthen development work in respective organizations. CT will support partners in undertaking monitoring and evaluation, staff recruitment and provide capacity building services.  During this period, this project will also carry out advocacy actions at national and international levels with support of the selected bishops.