Global Programs

CARE-Uganda, Rubanda Community Based Health Care Association, Kihefo Youth Community Based Association

Country(s) of Activity:Uganda
Project Length:3 years
Type of Organization:International Non-governmental Organization, Community Based Organizations
Local Partners:Child Health and Development Centre
Geographic Focus:Kabale District
Program Focus:Voluntary Counseling and Testing, Linkages and Referrals
Program Sub-Focus:Formative research concerning the migration of HIV/AIDS orphans
Target Populations:Youth
Website:www.careusa.org

CARE's program in the Kabale District of Uganda empowers young people to make informed decisions about their reproductive health through scaling up more youth-friendly HIV/AIDS and reproductive health services which includes building capacity of local community -based organizations. Care expects to reach 137,000 adolescents and young adults through the project.