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AVSI in Uganda
AVSI Foundation AVSI is an international nongovernmental not for profit organization, founded in Italy in 1972. AVSI is a prominent provider of development and humanitarian assistance around the world and brings strong management and innovative strategies to programs in education, food security/livelihoods, health and nutrition, social protection, HIV/AIDS, emergency preparedness and response, and disaster risk reduction to achieve its mission: to create lasting, positive change in the lives of persons, families and communities following the teachings of the Catholic Social Doctrines. Active in 42 countries and in Uganda since 1984, AVSI is recognized for its capacity to mobilize communities, reach disadvantaged populations, and build bridges for effective communication among communities, local organizations and host country government authorities at all levels. From emergency relief to long-term development, AVSI has been working in Africa, Middle East, Latin America and Eastern Europe to improve the lives of communities and persons living in very difficult circumstances. AVSI has been active in Uganda since 1984, maintaining a constant presence in the northern regions even during periods of high insecurity. This history and relationship with local communities has allowed AVSI to establish well-equipped field offices, with experienced staff with in-depth knowledge of the area, the population and the local leadership. Currently AVSI Uganda employs 153 international (21) and national (132) staff. Throughout the years, donors such as CESAL, DFID, Dutch Government, EU, ECHO, the Elizabeth Glaser Foundation, Italian Cooperation, UNICEF, UNHCR, USAID, and private foundations have funded AVSI projects in the health, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, disability, education, water and sanitation, protection, and food security and livelihood sectors.
AVSI PROJECTS ON PMTCT IN UGANDA OVER THE YEARS •
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AVSI, with NUMAT funds, has completed 3 projects “Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV/AIDS in Kitgum and Pader districts” in 2007/8, 2008/9 and 2009/10, and is currently implementing the 4th grant for 2011/12. AVSI with funds from the Italian Cooperation and UNICEF is supporting the DHO offices of Gulu, Amuru, Kitgum and Pader Districts with capacity building activities since 2006, and emphasizes HIV/AIDS activities including PMTCT in this program. The current UNICEF grant is running till February 2013. AVSI with UNICEF funds, has completed the projects “Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV in Kitgum and Pader districts” in 2008 and “Support to Comprehensive Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) in Kitgum, Lamwo, Agago and Pader districts, northern Uganda” in 2009/2010.
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