Global Programs

Mildmay

Country(s) of Activity:Kenya
Project Length:2 years
Type of Organization:International Non Governmental Organization partnering with 16 Local Community Based Organizations
Local Partners:N/A
Geographic Focus:Nyanza Province
Program Focus:Stigma and Discrimination Reduction
Program Sub-Focus:Capacity Building, Differential Access to Treatment and Support, Home-based Care, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Psychosocial Support
Target Populations:Care Givers, Community Organizations, Health Care Providers, People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and their Families, Non Governmental and Private Voluntary Organizations, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, Policy Makers, Public Sector, Program Managers, Religious and Traditional Leaders, Trainers and Volunteers.
Website:www.mildmay.org.uk

This program addresses the need to sensitize the wider community and addresses the need for regular psychosocial activities to support those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. Mildmay utilizes existing relationships with selected health professionals in eight districts in Nyanza province to scale up 16 community-based initiatives in partnership with the Kenya Ministry of Health.