Implemented By
Introduction
PEPFAR through USAIDEducation Development Center(Prime)World Education Inc/Bantwana, Arizona State University, Resonance, Red Earth Education and School to School International.
Eastern region (Mbale, Tororo, Busia, Kotido, Katakwi, Soriti)
2020/21-2025/26 (1)CLHIV(2)HIV exposed infant(HEI)(3)Survivor of Violence Against Children(SVAC)(4)Children of Female Sex Workers(CFSW)(5)Adolescent/Teenage mothers(6)Children of unsuppressed HIV+Caregivers
※ICYD is implementing around Uganda and UWESO is a Primary Local Partner (PLP) implementing the USAID/Uganda Integrated Child and Youth Development (ICYD) Activity in North Eastern Uganda covering.※ICYD/Uganda partners in other areas： ACORD, Youth Alive, IDI, Mildmay Uganda, MDMS, ROM
What it is:
- A partnership: A collaboration between USAID, EDC (Education Development Center, the prime), and local partners like UWESO.
- A program for vulnerable youth: Targets children and adolescents facing challenges like HIV, poverty, and violence.
- A holistic approach: Addresses health (HIV prevention/care), education, economic empowerment, and social protection.
Key goals:
- Support Children Living with HIV (CLHIV) and HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI).
- Reduce new HIV infections.
- Improve access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services.
- Help youth achieve economic stability and better health outcomes.
UWESO’s role:
- UWESO acts as a Primary Local Partner (PLP) for the ICYD activity in specific districts (e.g., Tororo, Mbale, Soroti, Busia, Katakwi, Kotido).
- They implement activities to provide direct support and services to children and families in these areas.