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Document 2371
DOCN M94A2371
TI A succeeding community-based program in assisting orphans, a case study
of Tanzania and Uganda.
DT 9412
AU Rutayuga JB
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):32 (abstract no. 101B/D). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370204
AB PROBLEM: The number of children orphaned/dislocated by AIDS grows much
faster than the provision of assistance directed to them Report from
Kagera shows that, despite the presence of more than 12 community-based
and international NGOs in the region, only 47 percent of the orphans are
served in one way or the other. The magnitude of the problem is greater
than services organizations can deliver. Many people are still waiting
for NGOs to come to their aid. This has promoted many concerned people
to query how successful are programs on orphans? UOA provides a partial
answer. METHODOLOGY. A. 1) Established communication mechanism for
people to share their problem with one another in order to take action.
2) Facilitated meetings at the grass-roots (individual families and
village levels), the subject: orphans, a common problem to be confronted
in a concerted manner. 3) Action: Choosing the leadership, at least 3
persons for every village. 4) Campaign to involve other families and
communities. 5) A Needs Assessment Study conducted on household; then
analysis follows the results of Assessment Study and determination of
priorities followed by action. (See: Results). B. Ownership, management,
and control of the program are in the hands of the community: RESULTS:
Community action has produced the following fruits to support families
and their orphans TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT VOLUME.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION: Communities have the capacity and resources to
provide minimum assistance to families and orphans impared by AIDS
pandemic. A culture-based program is likely to succeed and to be
sustainable. Coordination and collaboration among organizations is
needed. External aid to support real community, culture-based NGOs is
vital.
DE *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Adult Child *Child Welfare
Female Health Priorities Human International Cooperation Male
Public Assistance *Social Problems Tanzania Uganda *Voluntary Health
Agencies MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).