Goals

1. 1. Increasing the Use of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Platforms for Pediatric HIV Case Finding, Treatment Linkage, and Viral Suppression

   The project leverages existing health structures and systems, alongside Faith Community Engagement and palliative care, to scale up HIV diagnosis, treatment, and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) monitoring for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), youth, and caregivers.

2. 2. Enhancing Access to HIV and Violence Prevention and Response Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Youth

   The project works through community and legal structures, including schools, Women and Children Protection Committees (WCPC), Police Gender and Children Desks, religious platforms, and traditional leaders. These entities help raise awareness of HIV, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Violence Against Children (VAC) by addressing various social and cultural drivers of violence and HIV infection.

3. 3. Improving the Socio-Economic Capacity of At-Risk Youth and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Caregivers

   To enhance the well-being and economic resilience of at-risk young women and men (ages 10-17) and Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) caregivers, the project implements household- and group-based Economic Strengthening (ES) activities. Collaborations with the government, private sector, and other partners provide beneficiaries with access to ES services and income-generating opportunities. This helps overcome economic and social barriers to accessing HIV services, ensuring ART adherence, and preventing VAC/GBV and new HIV infections.