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ODA: IGIRE JYAMBERE ACTIVITY
From 10th August 2022, DUHAMIC-ADRI implemented the USAID-IGIRE JYAMBERE Activity/ODA: The Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC)-Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe (DREAMS) project, with funding from USAID/PEPFAR. The main objective of this program was to prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among (OVC) and their households, and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in high HIV burden Districts in Rwanda. The project was implemented in Nyarugenge and Muhanga Districts and aimed at reaching 40,000 OVC and 17,000 AGYW.
Project Goal
To prevent new HIV infections and reduce vulnerability among 40,000
OVC and their households and 17 000 Adolescents girls and young women in high HIV
burden in two Districts: Muhanga and Nyarugenge
Project Coverage
All 10 Sectors of Nyarugenge and 12 Sectors of Muhanga Districts
Key Achievements
41,444 participants received HIV prevention messages and education (SRHR, condoms provision, PrEP initiation, etc.).
38,182 participants accessed HIV testing services
5,949 people living with HIV were supported to access medication (ART adherence), viral load testing and counseling
18,012 participants received financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills,
4,330 among them received cash transfers for self-reliance.
15,185 AGYW received education support including school materials and school fees
973 youth received TVET scholarships and equipped with start-up tool kits
