Operational Methodology 2006

Renewed Vision  Challenged at the end of 2005  Reach OVCs  By 2010  With at least 3 services

Essential Services  Safety and Security  Education  Health  Food & Nutrition  Psychosocial Support and Mental Health  Civil Rights and Responsibilities Main categories of essential services as per USAID

Renewed Strategy  To support:  Faster replication  50 – 80 Masoyi / Kabwe size projects  Financial Integrity & Accountability  Prompt Feedback & Statistics  Efficient Communication  Increased support organisation base  Change funding profile (Church)

Vision The local Church in Africa effectively caring for the dying, orphans and widows, and unified in this mission with the Church outside Africa.

Mission The purpose of Work in Africa’ is to, through relationship with the local Church in Africa, challenge, encourage, develop and support the ministry of servanthood among those in need in their community through the replication of the Masoyi community intervention model. The Biblical mandate to care for the dying, widows and orphans is not only for the Church in Africa, but also elsewhere, and Work will be a prophetic voice to the Churches outside Africa, challenging them to fulfil their mandate.

Masoyi Home Based Care  Established as a home-based care in 1998  Began to care for 1st orphaned child in 1999  Has since grown to care for over 600 patients and over 2100 orphaned children  The project was designated Best Practices in 2000 by USAID  Hands at Work in Africa works across Sub- Saharan Africa to duplicate the Masoyi Models of Care

Masoyi Community Intervention Model  Masoyi  Community Intervention Model  HBC  Orphan Care  Gardens  Community OVC day care centre (Lula)  Community Schools  Youth  Building projects  IGAs

Practical Implementation The Lula Care Centre Model Building the resilience of the community

Parts of the LCCM The Lula Model Emotional Support Physical Support Mental Support Social Support Spiritual Support

1. Physical Support  Ensuring the physical health of the children and the families in our care

a. Nutritional Support  3 Meals provided daily to local OVCs  Training for Primary Care Givers (PCGs) in nutrition  Community Gardens to increase food stability

b. Medical Support  Weekly visits to community nurse  Transportation for critical children to local clinics and hospitals  Medical files kept on site  Education about HIV/AIDS  Support groups for PCGs with children on ARVs

c. Protection from Abuse  Advocate for needs of children  Train volunteers about warning signs of abuse  Connect volunteers to local resources  Maintain positive relationship with effective community programs

2. Social Support  Developing and supporting our children to be the leaders of tomorrow, and connecting the community to be an active part of our journey

a. Group Therapy and Counseling  Play therapy  Psychosocial support  Trained staff of community volunteers  Consistent care and support

b. Educational Support  Provision of school uniforms  Advocacy for free school fees for OVCs  Provision of school supplies  After school support for OVCs

c. IGA/Lifeskills  Weekly youth meetings  Annual community-run youth festival  Football team  Woodworking  Crafts (beadmaking)  Sewing  Hairdressing

d. Training and Workshops  Workshops for orphans who are young mothers  Monthly workshops for community HBC volunteers  Training for PCGs (grannies) in play therapy, grief and bereavement, and psychosocial support  Leadership workshops for youth and PCGs  Educate about grants, pension, etc.

e. Community Child Care Forums  Monthly and emergency meetings  Key government and non-government officials  Discussions on key topics concerning OVCs  Design integrated community response plans

3. Emotional Support Connecting those affected by trauma to the available resources, and training community to help

4. Mental Support

a. African Preschool  African Preschool - rote learning – repeating over and over again  Stimulation - Play dough, waterplay, jungle gyms, bicycles ( proper levels for the current training levels of the kids)  Safe place for the kids to play – children can just be children (correct focus)

b. Care for the Youth  Life Skills Development for teenagers (HIV/AIDS education, small groups)  GoLD Program – Leadership development focused outside of target group – connect to OVCs

5. Spiritual Support  Foundational to all activities  Encourage spiritual growth in OVCs  Weekly Bible Club meetings  Open forum for questions about God

Results  Over 200 OVCs receive meals monthly  Over 50 pre-school OVCs receive care from centres  Responsive care to physical, mental, social, and psychosocial needs  Culturally and community sensitive programs

Challenges: 1. 1.Stigmatization: Community perception of attendees being HIV-positive 2. 2.Networking: It is difficult to build consistent relationships with other community members to benefit those in need 3. 3.Limited Resources: Low levels of training/high rates of illiteracy make program implementation and monitoring difficult 4. 4.Scaling up: Further gaps are continuously identified without adequate resources to provide new programs

First Steps to Take 1.Establish HBC  natural growth point for OVC care  establishes trust/relationships 2.Identify property for centre 3.Establish approval/support of local leadership and community leaders 4.Focus on partnerships, community forums, and networking  active stakeholders in community  Able to learn from others’ experiences

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