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Project Name:NZOKIRA (I will overcome)
Project Description:
In line with the The Burundian National Council for the Fight Against HIV/AIDS’ (CNLS) National Policy in Support of OVC, CRS and CARE propose to work with eight local NGOs in order to reduce the impacts of HIV/AIDS, violence and poverty on the OVCs of eight provinces of Burundi and ensure realization of their universal child rights. The project goal is to reduce the impacts of HIV/AIDS, violence and poverty on the OVCs of Burundi, and ensure realization of their universal child rights. The purpose is to scale-up and improve the effectiveness and sustainability of the national response to OVC
. The direct services offered to OVCs by Programme NZOKIRA partners shall include:
ï‚§ Placement into families
ï‚§ Access to education and social support such as psychosocial and legal assistance
ï‚§ Access to health services, including for HIV/AIDS
ï‚§ Vocational training and other activities to foster economic autonomy
ï‚§ Support to households to improve economic well-being and food security.

Country:Burundi (View Country Profile)
Sector:MultiSector
Type:Development
Project Number:BDI057