Monday, 26 February 2018
Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association: MALE PARTICIPATION IN SRH -HIV AWARENESS
Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association: MALE PARTICIPATION IN SRH -HIV AWARENESS: Provision of correct and up to date Sexual reproductive health information promotes access to and uptake of HIV services. Men are taking act...
MALE PARTICIPATION IN SRH -HIV AWARENESS
Provision of correct and up to date Sexual reproductive health information promotes access to and uptake of HIV services. Men are taking action especially after being engaged on various matters where they share experiences. HIV counselling and testing is offered and the uptake is always encouraging....
The interesting part is that our community sessions are basically demand driven. This is because the target audience is usually consulted on what topics or issues should be discussed of course in line with our project focus and this has helped to lay a foundation of sustainability. Those who need further services are then referred to either Chazanga, Shifwankula clinic or another clinic of their choice.
The interesting part is that our community sessions are basically demand driven. This is because the target audience is usually consulted on what topics or issues should be discussed of course in line with our project focus and this has helped to lay a foundation of sustainability. Those who need further services are then referred to either Chazanga, Shifwankula clinic or another clinic of their choice.
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| Responding to a question from a participant |
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| Community facilitators engaging participants |
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| Comments & suggestions from participants are always welcome |
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Peers To Zero Zambia Local Forum (P2Z Forum)
The P2Z Local Forum took place from 6th -8th June 2017 at Protea Hotel in Lusaka, Zambia. The focus of the forum was on
healthcare provider sensitization as well as Peer supporters involved in the REACH project. The Peers to Zero healthcare provider
sensitization training engaged health providers and peer supporters to promote
adolescent-friendly services, and empower adolescents to advocate for the
services they want and need
The objectives of the forum were as follows:
The clinics which participated in the local forum included: Chazanga, Chikupi, Estates and Kafue District Hospital. As one of the partners implementing the REACH project, KCIA was in attendance.
The objectives of the forum were as follows:
1. To improve
healthcare provider sensitivity and orientation towards adolescents and young
people living with HIV (AYPLHIV)
2. To promote
adolescent-friendly health services
3. To promote
engagement with AYPLHIV
4. To develop
adolescent friendly quality improvement plans
The clinics which participated in the local forum included: Chazanga, Chikupi, Estates and Kafue District Hospital. As one of the partners implementing the REACH project, KCIA was in attendance.
Monday, 12 December 2016
C3 CONTINENTAL SUMMIT-ENTEBBE, UGANDA 5th-7th December 2016
The 2016 C3
Continental Summit was held in Entebbe, Uganda from the 5th -7th
December. A total of 36 teams from 9 different countries converged to share
lessons learnt. The teams were from Ethiopia, DRC, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Senegal
and Uganda. Others were Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia.
The summit
this time around focused on sharing experiences
of the C3 programme (Clinic-CBO Collaboration), learn about others working in
the field and plans ways forward. Facilities and community-based organisations (CBOs) continue
to operate in silos due to limited structural mechanisms that effectively
facilitate and coordinate meaningful engagement between them.
It is against this background that PATA in partnership with
the Positive Action for Children Fund partnered to facilitate this process which
culminated in the holding of this summit.
The summit was officially
opened by Dr Cordelia from the Ministry of Health, Uganda on the 5th
of December 2016. Thereafter, summit overview was given by Luan Hatane which was
followed by presentations/ session chaired by Dominic Kemps from the Positive
Action for Children Fund.
Overally all the teams
interacted very well and shared experiences and the way forward was made.
KCIA and Chazanga clinic had a chance
to make a presentation as well as a panel discussion as a C3 sportlight
project. It was such an honour to have been given such an opportunity among the
many projects across the nine countries.
The team therefore wishes once
again to thank the organiser for giving us such a great opportunity.Representatives
included: Frederick Lizubuho, Maureen Tembo and Eugene Mupakile.
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| Eugene making a presentation |
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| Presentation in progress |
Thursday, 10 November 2016
POSITIVE ACTION FOR CHILDREN FUND Site visit to KCIA with SAT Zambia and other PACF Zambia Partners
On Friday 25-11-2016, Dominic and Carly from PACF UK, Mr Ngwenya and Theresa from SAT Zambia accompanied by Mapalo & Chipuluku Clinic, PRICHO & Kafue Estates Clinic, CARITAS & Lukola clinic visited Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association and it's partner clinic.
The purpose of the visit was to understand and appreciate how Technical Assistance has benefitted KCIA in terms of programming as well as how it has impacted on programming.
KCIA shared how it has developed and operationalized a number of Documents. The team also had a chance to listen to beneficiaries and interacted with them through questions and comments.
To wind up the visit, the team proceeded to Chazanga clinic to learn how the CBO and the clinic are working together. Chazanga clinic highlighted how the two have been planning, implementing and evaluating together based on each other's strengths and weaknesses.
Based on feedback provided by the visiting team, it was a great learning experience for both the host team and the visitors.
Thanks a lot to the Positive Action for Children Fund, SAT Zambia and all the partners who were present.
The purpose of the visit was to understand and appreciate how Technical Assistance has benefitted KCIA in terms of programming as well as how it has impacted on programming.
KCIA shared how it has developed and operationalized a number of Documents. The team also had a chance to listen to beneficiaries and interacted with them through questions and comments.
To wind up the visit, the team proceeded to Chazanga clinic to learn how the CBO and the clinic are working together. Chazanga clinic highlighted how the two have been planning, implementing and evaluating together based on each other's strengths and weaknesses.
Based on feedback provided by the visiting team, it was a great learning experience for both the host team and the visitors.
Thanks a lot to the Positive Action for Children Fund, SAT Zambia and all the partners who were present.
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| KCIA Program Officer introducing the beneficiaries to the team |
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| A nurse shares how Chazanga clinic & KCIA collaborates |
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| Question & answer time |
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| Dominic seeking clarity on impact on programming on eMTCT |
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| Group Photo at Chazanga Clinic |
Saturday, 22 October 2016
KCIA AT AIDS2016
KCIA was privileged to attend the 21st International AIDS Conference which was held in Durban, South Africa from 18th to 22nd July 2016. The 2016 conference was held under the Theme"ACCESS EQUITY RIGHTS NOW". Prior to the main conference, a collaborathon took place, a Pre-conference event hosted by the Positive Action for Children Fund for its partners and other funders across the globe. We are proud to have interacted with like minded organizations, experts and activists from different backgrounds.
KCIA participated in two high level panel discussions with speakers from UNICEF, PATA, PACF UNAIDS, GLOBAL FUND to mention just a few.
KCIA wishes to acknowledge some of the many amazing individuals for their unwavering support before, during and after the conference: Dr. Danilella Mark, Dominc Kemps, Luann Hatane, Carly Davies, Lebo Montewa, Lina Tiang, Glynis and Heleen Soeters.
We also wish to thank our fellow Zambian colLeagues from PRIDE, PLAEP and SAT Zambia.
We believe that "BETTER IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH, THE BEST IS YET TO COME"
Our BIG thanks go to Positive Action for Children Fund and Paediatric AIDS Treatment for Africa for the Financial, Technical, Material and Moral support which made it possible for KCIA to attend this important event
KCIA participated in two high level panel discussions with speakers from UNICEF, PATA, PACF UNAIDS, GLOBAL FUND to mention just a few.
KCIA wishes to acknowledge some of the many amazing individuals for their unwavering support before, during and after the conference: Dr. Danilella Mark, Dominc Kemps, Luann Hatane, Carly Davies, Lebo Montewa, Lina Tiang, Glynis and Heleen Soeters.
We also wish to thank our fellow Zambian colLeagues from PRIDE, PLAEP and SAT Zambia.
We believe that "BETTER IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH, THE BEST IS YET TO COME"
Our BIG thanks go to Positive Action for Children Fund and Paediatric AIDS Treatment for Africa for the Financial, Technical, Material and Moral support which made it possible for KCIA to attend this important event
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| Eugene making presentation at the AIDS2016 |
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| Dr Daniella and Lebo from PATA |
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| Dominic making an announcement on collaborathon outcome |
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| Eugene & Kenan during the poster presentation for PRIDE |
Friday, 11 December 2015
KCIA Attends PEPfar Zambia champions award ceremony
Kabangwe Creative Initiative Association celebrated Human
rights day on Thursday, 10th December 2015 by attending an award
ceremony hosted by The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR
at Pamodzi hotel. Among the distinguished guests present was the United States
ambassador to Zambia Eric Shultz and minister of youth and sport Vincent Mwale.
In his speech, Vincent Mwale spoke briefly about the national aids strategic
framework and the gender equity bill adding that the bill would give power to
women to decide reproductive life.
The purpose of the PEPFAR Zambia champion’s award ceremony
was to honour seven individuals that PEPFAR recognized as champions from various
communities fighting against Hiv/aids.
Among the seven champions were Francis Silufumbwe who is a
16 year old activist and has been fighting against Hiv/aids since he was 10 and
Esther kayombo who is passionate about discussing Hiv/aids issues in the church
because of the stigma and discrimination she faced.
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| Sandra Mulendema- KCIA- with doctor Manasseh Phiri |
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| Sandra Mulendema-and-Sharon Chanda from KCIA- with pepfar champion |
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| Sandra Mulendema-with-pepfar-champion-memory-phiri |
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| Sandra-and-Sharon-with-pepfar champion-esther-banda |
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| Sharon Chanda-with-Vincent Mwale |
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| PEPFAR champions |
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