Speak for the Child (2000-2010)

Project Website: http://www.aed.org/Projects/Speak-for-the-Child.cfm
Center Website: AED Center on AIDS & Community Health

Speak for the Child (SFC) supports families and communities in Kenya to improve the health, nutrition, education, and psychosocial care of young children orphaned and affected by HIV/AIDS. The program serves approximately 96,000 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) age 0-12 years. SFC works with 43 experienced community-based organizations (CBO's) which serve as key partners in the delivery of services and support to children.  Through field-tested, intensive, and ongoing training and monitoring, SFC insures that a comprehensive, multi-sectoral program of orphan care is delivered and CBO capacity to administer, implement, and monitor the program is strengthened.  In collaboration with CBO's and government ministries, SFC provides mentors and support groups for caregivers; health clinic and pharmacy vouchers; health support commodities; access to education; livelihood support; legal protection training; HIV/TB treatment support; and food security training.

Health Areas
Nutrition and food security links, Micronutrients and fortification, Infant and young child feeding.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Community mobilization, Agriculture & natural resource management, Monitoring and evaluation.

Project Director
Sarah Dastur

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