ECODEV’s Gender-aware programs have been and will continue to use one or more of the following 5 Strategies: Challenge gender norms and inequalities that impede access to health services and healthy behaviors. Promote equitable relationships and decision making. Empower girls…
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ECODEV through consultancy services, facilitated the formation of Women’s Regional Assemblies in 8 of Kenya’s provinces (47 Counties). Workshop areas involved Alleviation of Poverty for women; Women’s Human Rights; and the Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS/Stigma Achievement Strong national network…
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HIV/AIDS Prevention Program; Target:The fisher community within the Beaches in Kisumu County Main activities Condom distribution Making referrals to local health facilities Couple counseling/testing Behaviour change communication (BCC) training. Some specific strategies used; Participatory methods that encourage reflection, dialogue as…
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HIV/AIDS is one of the most challenging epidemics in Kenya today. About 7% of the total adult population is infected with HIV/AIDS while almost the entire population is affected by the scourge. Nyanza province where we run our projects is…
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This is a health empowerment project aiming at improving the health of children under 5 years. ECODEV works on childhood diseases through Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Radio houses for greater out reach. The Diarrhea Awareness Campaign (DAC) targets mothers…
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This is a six month pilot project sponsored by NOVIB/SNV Kenya under their small projects fund. The aim was to address lack of social mobilization on health issues; inaccessible health facilities; scarcity of medical personnel and health promoters at grassroots…
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