Quarterly Report for period October 1 – December 31, 2017, Submitted January 31, 2018

The project focused on four key objectives: increased utilization of quality health, social, and nutritional services; reduced economic vulnerability of OVC households; improved capacity to provide Early Childhood Development services for vulnerable children under age five; and capacity of district government and communities to provide essential preventative and protective services to vulnerable families and children. Implementation of the project involved several key interventions. In the area of health services, mapping existing services was conducted to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Capacity development for high-quality case management services was also provided to healthcare workers. Additionally, case management and service delivery were strengthened through training and supervision. In terms of economic vulnerability, meeting basic consumption needs and improving capacity of families to manage money and generate income were key focus areas. Technical assistance and supervision were provided to support these efforts. The project also focused on improving capacity to provide Early Childhood Development services for vulnerable children under age five. This included increasing the use of quality community child care and development interventions and improving parental care and responsiveness for children under five. WASH behavior was also targeted through education and training. Technical assistance and supervision were provided to support these efforts. The project also aimed to strengthen the capacity of district government and communities to coordinate and respond to OVC needs. This involved facilitating multi-sectoral coordination meetings and developing technical and organizational capacity of community-based organizations.