Strengthening Leading Mozambican NGOs and Networks II: Semi-Annual Report No.11

The report was initially submitted on October 31, 2014, and resubmitted on February 15, 2015. The program is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Food Security Program, with Associate Award No. 656-A-00-09-00164-00 and Leader Award No. HFP-A-00-03-00020-00. The program's geographic focus is Mozambique, with a specific emphasis on strengthening leading Mozambican NGOs and networks. The program's objectives include improving the capacity of local organizations to implement effective HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs, as well as promoting sound financial management and organizational development. The report highlights key achievements in the grants component, including the approval of new grants, grant extensions, and grant closeout. A total of 15 new grants were approved, with a total value of $1.3 million. Additionally, 10 grant extensions were approved, totaling $1.1 million. The report also notes that 5 grants were closed out, with a total value of $500,000. The organizational development (OD) component of the program focused on strengthening the capacity of local organizations to manage grants and implement effective programs. Key achievements in this area include the completion of a participatory organizational assessment process (POAP) for 10 partner organizations, as well as the provision of training and technical assistance in organizational development. The community-based support for HIV care and treatment (CBSCT) and prevention component of the program focused on providing technical assistance to partner organizations to support the implementation of effective HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs. Key achievements in this area include the completion of project cycle and results management for 5 partner organizations, as well as the provision of programmatic technical assistance to support the implementation of existing activities. The orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) component of the program focused on providing support to partner organizations to improve the care and well-being of OVC. Key achievements in this area include the completion of project cycle and results management for 3 partner organizations, as well as the provision of programmatic technical assistance to support the implementation of existing activities. The care and treatment component of the program focused on providing support to partner organizations to improve the quality of care and treatment services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Key achievements in this area include the completion of project cycle and results management for 2 partner organizations, as well as the provision of programmatic technical assistance to support the implementation of existing activities. The gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and response component of the program focused on providing support to partner organizations to prevent and respond to GBV. Key achievements in this area include the completion of a leadership and mentoring program for 10 partner organizations, as well as the provision of programmatic technical assistance to support the implementation of existing activities. The monitoring and evaluation (M&E) component of the program focused on providing technical assistance to partner organizations to support the implementation of effective M&E systems. Key achievements in this area include the completion of technical assistance to 5 partner organizations, as well as the provision of training and technical assistance in M&E. The report also highlights key achievements in the support to non-partner organizations component, including the provision of technical assistance to 5 non-partner organizations. Additionally, the report notes that the program has made significant progress in coordinating with the Mozambican government, including the development of a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Health. The report concludes by highlighting the program's performance indicators, including PEPFAR targets and other key indicators. The program has made significant progress in achieving these indicators, including a 27% increase in the number of people receiving HIV testing and counseling, as well as a 25% increase in the number of people receiving antiretroviral therapy.