Goma GM, Ngoma FJ, Kruger CH, Manda C, Mwape K, Chilangwa M, Kampamba C, Kasanka E, Kaviswile UK; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 2000 Jul 9-14; 13: abstract no. TuPeD3813.
G. M. N.Goma, Plot 11309, Nyakatoro Road, Help Postnet #117, Post Bag E891, Lusaka, Zambia, Tel.: +260 1260 703 962
Issues: In Zambia many communities are operating Community Based Home Care ((CBHC) programs to support the infected and affected. The quality of services offered is inadequate due to high levels of poverty. HELP in partnership with other with other Non Governmental organization (NGO) is implementing this programme to achieve its intended goal of strengthening them. Description: Through donor funding, the programme has embarked on the following (a) Forming partnership with identified NGOS (b) Provision of funds, technical and training for improved management of volunteer based initiatives. (c) Provision of nutritional and income supplements in form of HEPS and food to food insecure homes. (d) Provision of funds, technical assistance and training for increased access to economic opportunities, surviving members and CBHC volunteers. Conclusion: The programme has achieved the following: (a) Establishment of partnerships (b) Volunteer based initiatives improved (c) Improved service delivery by CBHC programs (d) Nutritional and income supplement provided (e) Increased access to economic opportunities through income generating activities
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Keywords:
- Financial Management
- Health Services
- Home Care Services
- Income
- Organizations
- Residence Characteristics
- Voluntary Workers
- Zambia
- economics
- education
- nursing
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UI: 102239866
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