Download Publication

44 Pages·2013·2.67 MB·English

ANNUAL
REPORT
2012
Strengthening
Partnerships
for
Improved
Child
T 2012
R
Wellbeing O
P
E
R
L
A
U
N
N
A

World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated
to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full
potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.
MISSION
To follow our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed
to promote human transformation, seek justice and bear witness to the good news
of the Kingdom of God.
VISION
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will
to make it so.
CALL AND ASPIRATION
World Vision Uganda aspires to a Uganda in which children (girls and boys) are
empowered to enjoy their well-being; with households and communities committed
and empowered to provide and demand for the physical protection, psychosocial
and spiritual needs of their children. We are called to live out our Christian identity
to empower and work in partnership with government and community-based
institutions.
CORE VALUES
• We are Christian
• We are committed to the poor
• We value people
• We are stewards
• We are partners
• We are responsive
T 2012 C over pho to: FViivseio-yne/Sairm-ooldn BPeettteyr CElsaaukduia. Amero, from Abim District, shows fruits from seedlings provided by World
R
O
EP Back photo: Five-year-old Ronald Kagame, from Mukono District, carries his brother Lucky Mark Rwigyema/
R
L
A Davinah Nabirye.
U
N
N
A

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acronyms ............................................................................................................................................4
From the Board Chair.............................................................................................................................................................................5
From the National Director ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................7
Chapter One: Enabling children to enjoy good health ...................................................................8
Churches engaged in prevention and response to HIV and AIDS .............................................................
SPEAR ......................................................................................................................................................................
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ...........................................................................................................................
Chapter Two: Support to quality education in Uganda ................................................................15
Chapter Three: Toward food security and community resilience ................................................19
The Northern Uganda Early Recovery Project .............................................................................................
Karamoja Drought Response Food Programmes ..........................................................................................
VisionFund ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Chapter Four: Advocacy – Speaking for the voiceless and marginalized ...................................26
Child Health Now ................................................................................................................................................6
Citizen Voice and Action ......................................................................................................................................8
Chapter Five: Support to child protection, care and participation .............................................30
Gender Mainstreaming in interventions ..........................................................................................................
Chapter Six: Saving lives through efficient, effective and rapid responses to emergencies .....36
People and Culture: Becoming an employer of choice .................................................................................9
Financial Report .............................................................................................................................................40, 4
Board of Directors ...............................................................................................................................................4
T 2012
R
O
P
E
R
L
A
U
N
N
A

ACRONYMS
ADP Area Development Programme MARPs Most at Risk Populations
AIMH Access to Infant and Maternal Health MED-Net Micro Enterprise Development
ANC Antenatal care Network
ANCP AusAID NGO Cooperation MNCH/MCH Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health/
Program Maternal and Child Health
ARVS Anti retrovirals NiE Newspapers in Education
AusAID Australia Aid PD Hearth Positive Deviance Hearth
BCA Behaviour Change Agents PITC Patient Initiated Testing and
BEIP Basic Education Improvement Plan Counseling
CFS Child-friendly Spaces PMTCT Prevention of Mother to Child
CHN Child Health Now Transmission (of HIV)
CoHG Channels of Hope for Gender SMC School Management Committee
CT Care and Treatment TDMS Teacher Development Management
CVA Citizen Voice and Action System
DFID UK Department for International ttc Timed and Targeted Counseling
Development UNDP United Nations Development
ENP Essential Nutrition Package Programme
EU European Union USAID United States Agency for
FMNR Farmer Managed Natural International Development
Regeneration USDA United States Department of
FY Financial Year Agriculture
GBV Gender-based Violence VHC Village Health Committee
GIK Gifts in Kind VHT Village Health Team
HBCT Home-based Counseling and Testing VMMC Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision
HCT HIV Counseling and Testing VSLA Village Savings and Loans Association
IYCF Infant Young Child Feeding WATSAN Water and Sanitation
KOICA Korea International Cooperation WFP World Food Programme
Agency WVU World Vision Uganda
LLITNs Long-lasting Insecticide-treated nets
T 2012
R
O
P
E
R
L
A
U
N
N
A
4
FROM THE BOARD the changes in our operating environ- a package as possible to support and
ment. One message that has contin- facilitate the communities to improve
CHAIR
ued to come through is not to take the wellbeing of children.
anything for granted but to remain
committed to God for his provi- Probity and best practice will continue
sions of grace and mercy to keep our to be at the heart of every activity
partnerships effective in reaching the undertaken by WVU as we increase
vulnerable children in the areas we our focus on staff empowerment and
serve. Working together in partner- performance. The morale of our staff
ship with communities, organisations, is high and our ongoing commitment
government departments, individu- is centered on fully developing their
als and many other stakeholders has talents and skills to enable them
enabled us to achieve great strides in deliver exceptional service to the
delivering better outcomes for the beneficiaries and communities that we
children. serve. In this year, we bade farewell to
our energetic and innovative National
We specifically thank our Support Director, Ms Rudo Kwaramba, who
It gives me great pleasure to introduce
Offices, sponsors and donors for left on promotion to become the
to you World Vision Uganda’s (WVU)
supporting us through their generous Regional Leader for Southern Africa.
annual report for the financial year
contributions that have kept our pro- In return, we welcomed an equally
0. Looking back at what we did
grammes running. Thank you for the resourced, result-oriented and
and planned to do last year, I am
tireless efforts and sacrifices made enthusiastic Mr. Gilbert Kamanga as
humbled to give glory to God and
towards raising resources to ensure a replacement. I invite you all our
thank our partners and staff, on
that our vision of children enjoying partners and staff to offer him the
behalf of the entire Board. In my view
life to the fullest is achieved. best support as we go forward.
WVU enjoyed a successful FY0
and it can look to the future with
We are committed to continuing to The three-year National Office
confidence and more determination
work closely and effectively with all Strategy sets ambitious targets on
to raise the bar even higher.
our partners with whom we share many fronts, which we are confident
similar aspirations as we implement Mr. Kamanga and the team will enable
In 0 WVU completed its three-
our newly developed strategy for us all to achieve by the grace of God.
year strategy, which started in 00,
0-05. The period ahead will see Throughout, the Management has
and laid a good foundation for the
WVU actively promoting its visibility continued to provide leadership to
next strategy. The last strategy
both locally and internationally. This is the organisation and the Board is
focused on three major goals within
at the core of the current and future grateful for the help and support they
three sectors:
strategic plans. have provided to us.
• Increased proportion of girls
and boys completing primary school
The Board and Management are Given our progress in FY0, I am
education.
committed to creating an environment confident that we are well-placed to
• Increased access for girls and
in which staff performance and grow and expand our operations in
boys to utilisation of quality health
innovation are recognised and the communities that we serve to
and HIV and AIDS services in World
rewarded. We plan to make WVU ensure World Vision Uganda’s long-
Vision-supported communities by
synonymous with innovation and term sustainability and impact.
0.
excellence in the development of
• Improved livelihood security.
Ttiohins oanf nsouaml er eopfo trhte p wreosrekn tws ea driedfl etoc-- noef ws eirdveiacse st. oWwaer dssh arell liacbolen tidneuleiv etroy Thank you, T 2012
R
integrate our programs and activities O
wards fulfilling the specific goals and P
E
objectives in this strategy, which we within and with our partners in RL
A
have done with great success despite order to provide as comprehensive Fred K. Muhumuza, PhD. NU
N
A
5
FROM THE NATIONAL strengthening, which is combined Increasing household access to clean
with local governance interventions water through the Uganda Water,
DIRECTOR
for increased demand, utilisation and Sanitation and Hygiene (UWASH)
accountability of service delivery to project has been one of the major
the poor. This is done through the celebrations for World Vision Uganda.
Citizen Voice and Action model. The focus on innovation has led to
diversified sources of clean water
Through the grace of God, in 0
being available to communities. Social
World Vision Uganda implemented
entrepreneurship has also been
5 Area Development Programs
introduced to ensure sustainability.
and 0 grant/special funded projects
that reached ,000,000 people in 4
The continued donor and government
districts of Uganda. The partnership
support has enabled WVU to carry
with Vision Fund Uganda has led to
on providing support in Northern
increased economic independence of
Uganda and Karamoja where there
several households.
have been significant successes in
Welcome to the World Vision improving household resilience.
Our focus on education has not only
Uganda (WVU) 0 annual report.
increased education performance in
The achievements in 0 have been
The year that has passed has been a
the supported schools and districts,
possible because of the talented and
year of celebration on many fronts.
but also led to reduced early marriages.
dedicated staff and Board of Directors,
There were significant successes in
Information, Communication and
the cooperation and goodwill from
improving the quality of life/wellbeing
Technology centres for teachers
the communities (including boys and
of children as evidenced in our Child
and students have been established
girls), the Government of Uganda (at
Wellbeing Report and in responding
in areas such as Gulu District in
all levels), donors (private and public),
to emergencies such as the influx
order to strengthen the competence
support offices and the private sector.
of refugees from the Democratic
of teachers for better learning
To all of them I say ‘Webale Nnyo!’
Republic of Congo. The response
outcomes.
(Thank you very much).
to the refugee influx included the
establishment of 0 Child-Friendly
Maternal, newborn and child health
As we look forward to 0 and
Centres in the resettlement camp in
continued to be a focus in 0. With
beyond, WVU will continue to focus
Rwamwanja. These centres continue
support from different donors, we
on systems strengthening through
to provide the refugee children a
have been able to reduce the number
partnerships. Evidence from our
place to unwind – they can play, learn
of maternal deaths. The number
programming in the communities
lifeskills and, most important, get
of deliveries taking place in health
will be used for policy dialogue and
psychosocial assistance to help them
facilities where mothers are attended
influence. Child protection, governance
overcome the effects of the war.
to by a skilled birth attendant has
for increased accountability and value
increased. In collaboration with the
for money will continue to guide all
FY was the last year of
Ministry of Health, we have continued
our programs. Once again, thank you
implementation of the WVU three-
to strengthen the functionality of
for taking time to read this report.
year strategy (00-0). As such,
village health teams (VHTs) in the
RT 2012 wstera tedgeyv elofpoerd an0oth-er0 5th. reWe-yoeraldr choavmem aulnsoit iecso nwtihneureed wtoe iwmoprlekm. Wenet
O
EP Vision Uganda continues to focus on safe male circumcision in an effort to
R
AL achieving child wellbeing outcomes curb HIV infection which is on the
U
N through partnerships and systems Gilbert Kamanga.
N rise in some parts of Uganda.
A
6
INTRODUCTION
During the financial year 2012, World Vision Uganda implemented activities guided by the National
Office strategy for FY10-12. This strategy, whose goal was to enable WVU contribute to the
wellbeing of ,00,000 children, their households and communities by 0, focused on:
• Increased proportion of girls and boys completing primary school education.
• Increased access for girls and boys to the utilisation of quality health and HIV and AIDS services
in WV-supported communities by 0.
• Improved livelihood security.
This report looks at what the organisation fulfilled in line with the above strategic areas of
focus.
Geographic Coverage and priority districts
World Vision currently covers all the sub-regions in Uganda as shown in the map below.
Table 1: Current and prospective districts of operation

Sub national region Current operational districts Forecast additional districts
Karamoja • Abim, Kotido, Kaabong -
North • Kitgum, Lamwo, Pader, Agago, Otuke, Gulu, Amuru, Amolatar, Dokolo
Oyam, Kole, Nwoya, Alebtong, Lira
Central  • Masaka, Rakai, Lwengo, Mpigi, Butambala •
Central  • Kyankwanzi, Kiboga, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Mukono, -
Buikwe
East Central • Bugiri, Busia • Mayuge, Namutumba
Eastern • Soroti, Amuria, Mbale, Butaleja, Tororo • Bukwo, Kween, Katakwi
Kampala - • Kampala
Western • Bundibugyo, Ntoroko, Kibaale, Hoima, Buliisa, -
Kamwenge
Southwestern • Kabale -
West Nile • Arua -
T 2012
R
O
P
E
R
L
A
U
N
N
A

CHAPTER ONE:  Training and equipping of VHTs to enhance the
delivery of appropriate health promotion messages and
Enabling children to enjoy good actions to pregnant women and care givers. Twenty six
ADPs and four Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health
health
(MNCH) projects trained ,540 VHTs across the
country.
Introduction
The VHTs were trained in targeted and timed counseling,
an innovative approach of disseminating the right messages
World Vision Uganda has made a strategic choice
at the right time to the right person. The purpose of
of investing in maternal and child health by
engaging VHTs was to create demand for services,
promoting high impact health interventions to promote
especially to motivate pregnant women to utilise ante-
primary health care using the 60 degrees approach that
natal care services. As a result of this community health
focuses on three levels: individuals, systems and the policy
systems approach, health facilities within WVU program
environment.
areas are reporting an increased utilisation of antenatal
care services and delivery at the health facility.
The organisation’s approaches have emphasised partnership
with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to
 WV focused on working with health facilities to
ensure delivery of quality health/nutrition services at the
bridge existing gaps at facility level, especially ensuring
community level. Central to this are the village health
the availability of medical drugs, physical infrastructure,
team members who are community volunteers selected
hiring and training of health workers. As a result of the
from within their communities to provide accurate health
facility focused strengthening interventions combined
and nutrition information, primary healthcare support and
with demand creation by VHTs, ,5 women delivered
proper linkages between the household and greater health
at a health facility by skilled birth attendant and ,06
service delivery system with the purpose of fostering
women were reported receiving family planning services
behavior change at household level and empowering
respectively.
children and their caregivers to keep themselves healthy.
Presently 5,400 VHTs have been trained and supported in  Improved protection of children under five from
partnership with 4 districts. childhood illnesses by implementing three inexpensive
solutions – vaccinations for preventable diseases,
WVU’s approach also involves building the capacity of
community treatment of diarrhea and pneumonia, LLITN
community groups to address and monitor local causes
(long-lasting insecticide-treated nets) distribution and
of illness, death and malnutrition, advocate for quality
behavioral communication.
health service delivery, monitor home-based care services
and ensure enabling environments for positive health
Partnership with Ministry of Health
outcomes. These include: The village health committees
(VHCs) and child-focused stakeholder coordination through Child Days Plus
(Community Committees).
One of the child survival strategies in the country, the bi-annual
Improving health and nutrition status Child Days Plus was conducted in the months of April and
October. This was intended to help accelerate the progress
of children under five and women of
T 2012 reproductive age tcoowrea rldifse -saacvhiinegv iningt etrhvee ngtoioanlss ofof ru cnhiviledrrseanl (a>n9d5 m%o) thcoevres.r aAgceti vwitiieths
R
O implemented include vitamin A supplementation for children aged
P
REL During FY, WVU implemented the following core 6-59 months, de-worming of children aged 1-14 years, promotion
A
U interventions to improve the survival of pregnant mothers of key family health care practices such as nutrition education,
N
AN and newborns.
8
A VHT member (right) in Kasangombe ADP,
Nakaseke district, teaches a mother how to
use a mosquito net/Sylvia Nabanoba.
breastfeeding, use of LLITNs, hygiene and sanitation and catch up  Improved nutritional status of children under five years
immunisation for children under five. In order to support district
and pregnant and lactating mothers.
implementation of the Child Days Plus activities, the Ministry of
Health partnered with WVU in 46 districts and supported districts
The key nutrition interventions included promotion of early,
with supplies and micro planning. WVU donated 7,800,000 de-
exclusive and prolonged breastfeeding, complementary
wormers and 3,000,000 Vitamin A tablets to the ministry to
feeding, vitamin A supplementation as well as growth
support the campaigns. As a result, 2,020,953 children aged
monitoring and referral of complicated malnutrition cases
6-14 years were de-wormed and 1,653,559 given Vitamin A
to facilities for treatment, relying heavily upon trained
supplements in 31 districts where WVU operates.
VHTs to counsel families. In this financial year, 26 ADPs
trained 55 VHTs in Infant Young Child Feeding (IYCF),
timed and targeted counselling (ttc) and Positive Deviance
Hearth to equip them with the necessary knowledge
and skills to educate
and mobilise mothers
and their children for T 2012
appropriate nutrition OR
P
E
services and practices. RL
A
U
N
N
A
9
A mother in Rwamwanja refugee camp,
Kamwenge district, feeds a child suffering from
malnutrition at a health centre supported by
World Vision/Sylvia Nabanoba.
T 2012
R
O
P
E
R
L
A
U
N
N
A
0