STATUS
Activity Under Implementation
PROJECT/ACTIVITY DATASHEET
Project Name:
USAID OVC West Central Activity
Geographic Location(s)/Country/Region
West Central Uganda
Implementation Start/End:
September 30, 2022, to September 29, 2027
Contract/Agreement Number:
72061720C000001
Donor
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Implementing Partner(s):
Agency for Cooperation in Research and Development (ACORD-U)
Current Status
Activity Under Implementation
Project Brief
USAID OVC West Central Activity is a 05-year Orphans and Vulnerable Children Activity that seeks to improve well-being of children and youth through comprehensive interventions that enhance sustainable prevention of new HIV infections and provide continued care for OVC and their caregivers. |
In year two, Activity is targeting to reach 63,512 OVC (0-18+ years) with comprehensive services targeting 61,262 OVC and preventive services targeting 2,250 adolescents.
Key Approaches
- Strengthened and sustained identification, retention, and viral suppression of children and adolescents with HIV, along with their caregivers through i) socioeconomic strengthening of the family and ii) appropriate linkages to other service providers in Central and Western Uganda.
- Improved health, prospects, and reduced risk of violence and HIV for highly vulnerable adolescents.
- Strengthened prevention and response to violence against children and youth.
USAID/OVC West Central Activity is made possible by the generous support of the American people