Coordinating Comprehensive Care for Children (4Children) Uganda System Strengthening Project Quarterly Report FY18 Quarter 2

The project, implemented by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) from June 2017 to August 2019, supports the development and rollout of a standardized OVC case management package alongside key child protection policies, guidelines, and strategies in Uganda. The project builds capacity within the social service workforce and improves monitoring and evaluation towards data-driven decision-making. The project's primary goal is to strengthen Ugandan institutions to successfully plan, lead, and coordinate comprehensive services for children made vulnerable by HIV and other child protection risks. This is achieved through the development and rollout of guidance and training on key child protection issues, as well as the strengthening of capacity within the social service workforce. The project also aims to increase the availability and utilization of quality data for decision-making and strengthen capacity for the implementation of legal and policy frameworks. Results to date indicate significant progress in achieving the project's objectives. According to the project's performance monitoring plan, 100% of the planned target of 123 districts have received policy documents and frameworks, and 100% of the planned target of 1 dissemination plan has been developed. Additionally, 120% of the planned target of 15 organizations have supported the dissemination plan, and 100% of the planned target of 3 policies and frameworks have been rolled out as outlined in the dissemination plan. Capacity building is also a key component of the project, with 33% of the planned capacity building objectives met. The National Association of Social Workers in Uganda (NASWU) has completed its capacity self-assessment, and 100% of the planned target of 1 capacity building plan has been developed. The project has also made progress in strengthening the capacity of Ugandan institutions to provide technical leadership in the delivery of social services, with 80% of the planned capacity building objectives met. The project's quarterly report highlights the importance of collaboration and partnership in achieving its objectives. The report notes that USAID convened a training and review meeting with all Implementing Partners (IPs), including CRS/4Children, to discuss the draft Mission Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) indicators for the Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS). The project is currently reviewing the proposed indices and indicators to expand on the initial indicator set and will report against these indicators during the next quarter. Overall, the 4Children Uganda System Strengthening Project has made significant progress in achieving its objectives, with a strong focus on capacity building, policy development, and data-driven decision-making. The project's quarterly report highlights the importance of collaboration and partnership in achieving its objectives and provides a clear overview of the project's progress to date.