USAID Stop Gender-Based Violence Project - FY 23 Semi Annual Progress Report

Enhanced capacity building of health providers in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) identification using LIVES was a key focus area. One Stop Centre (OSC) continued to provide high-quality post-GBV care in all operational districts. Community awareness programs on prevention of GBV and demand creation for access to post GBV services were conducted by trained Community Activists (CA), influencers, and traditional leaders. At the district level, Program Officers with support from the National Office Technical teams conducted assessments on the quality of services provided at the OSCs across all project sites. Trainings in GBV IMS were conducted to DECs and counselors to enhance their understanding of the GBV IMS. Trainings for community volunteers such as Peer Educators (PE), CAs, and Coaches were conducted in all implementation districts to build skills for effective project implementation. The project achieved significant milestones in various areas. The percentage of GBV cases identified through DSD and TA reached 93%, while the percentage of sexual GBV cases identified through DSD and TA reached 72%. The percentage of physical GBV cases identified through DSD and TA reached 100%. The coverage of PEP services reached 76%, and the percentage of PP_PREV reached 87%. The percentage of OVC_SERV reached 81%, and the percentage of GEND_NORMS reached 77%. The project is being implemented in 28 selected districts of eight provinces in Zambia. The prime implementer, Zambia Centre for Communications Programmes (ZCCP) - Kwatu, partnered with three organizations to meet the objectives of the USAID Stop GBV project. The sub-partners include Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF), Lusitu Chambers, and Lifeline/ChildLine Zambia. ZCCP is leading on GBV/HIV prevention and awareness, capacity building, and quality improvement of the OSCs, including engagement with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to manage OSCs housed in health institutions. The project's focus areas include GBV/HIV prevention and awareness, capacity building and quality improvement of the OSCs, and e- services for GBV survivors and key populations. The project aims to improve the health status of the Zambian population, particularly women and girls, by reducing GBV and HIV prevalence. The project's success is measured through various indicators, including the percentage of GBV cases identified, the percentage of PEP services covered, and the percentage of OVC_SERV. The project's implementation is ongoing, with a focus on building the capacity of health providers, community volunteers, and OSC staff. The project's achievements are a testament to the commitment of the implementing partners and the government of Zambia to reducing GBV and improving the health status of the Zambian population. The project's success will have a lasting impact on the lives of women and girls in Zambia, reducing their vulnerability to GBV and improving their access to quality healthcare services. The project's budget for FY2023 is $21,034,924.14, and the project is being implemented in 28 selected districts of eight provinces in Zambia. The project's prime implementer, ZCCP - Kwatu, is leading on GBV/HIV prevention and awareness, capacity building, and quality improvement of the OSCs. The project's sub-partners include WiLDAF, Lusitu Chambers, and Lifeline/ChildLine Zambia. The project's focus areas include GBV/HIV prevention and awareness, capacity building and quality improvement of the OSCs, and e-services for GBV survivors and key populations.