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Australia Africa Community Engagement Scheme (AACES) Annual Report 2011-12

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The Australia Africa Community Engagement Scheme is implemented in 11 African countries.


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Summary of NGO programs funded under AACES (2011–2016)

NGO

Project and sector

Location

Description

Budget

ActionAid Australia

Securing Food Rights in East Africa–food security

Kenya (Eastern Province: Isiolo, Mbeere, Mwingi), Uganda (Eastern Province: Bukedea, katakwi, Kumi, Northern Province, Amuru, Nwoya)

Support farmers to increase sustainable crop yields and build ability to influence government climate change programs.

$7.1 million

Anglican Overseas Aid, AVI & Nossal Institute for Global Health

The Road Less Travelled–maternal and child health (MCH)

Ethiopia (Afar Region: Sifra, Addar, Afambo, Ayasaita, Yallo, Mille, Dagaba), Kenya (Rift Valley Province: Laikipia, Samburu)

Improve the health of women and children by expanding their access to basic health services and secure food and water sources.

$6.2 million

AFAP

Shared Futures–integrated (MCH + food security + water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH))

Malawi (Southern Region: Thyolo), Mozambique (Niassa Province: Ngauma, Majune, Maputo Province: Matutuine), Zimbabwe (Mash. East Province: Mutoko)

Support sustainable agriculture, improve women's and children's access to health services and provide access to safe water

$7.5 million

Care Australia

Women's Voice–food security

Ethiopia (SNNPR: Dale, Loka-Abaya, Shebedino),

Malawi (Central Region: Dowa, Lilongwe), Tanzania (Lindi Region: Lindi Rural, Mtwara Region: Mtwara Rural)

Support women to: grow sustainable crops; to access financial services and to develop strategies to reduce the impact of climate change on livelihoods.

$9 million

Caritas Australia

Africa Integrated Community Development Program–food security + WASH

Malawi (Central Region: Dowa, Northern Region: Rimphi, Southern Region: Phalombe), Tanzania (Morogoro Region: Kilombero, Arusha Region: Karatu)

Provide access to clean water, support poor farmers to increase food production, and protect land and water sources from the impacts of climate change.

$8 million

Marie Stopes International Australia

Serving the Underserved–MCH

Kenya (Coast Province: Kilifi, Kwale, Lamu, Malindi, Taita, Tana River, Taveta), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam Region: Ilala, Temeke, Kindoni, Lindi Region: Kilwa, Lindi Rural, Ruangwa, Mtwara Region: Mtwara Rural, Tandahimba, Newala, Tanga Region: Kilindi, Korogwe, Lushoto, Coast Region: Bagamoyo, Mafia, Rufiji)

Establish mobile clinical teams, increase health awareness and support communities to influence the health policies and budgets of local and national governments.

$7.5 million

Oxfam Australia

Community Access to Water and Sanitation–WASH

South Africa (Kwazulu-Natal Province: Umkhanyakude, uGu, EThekiwini, Sisionke), Zambia (Western Province: Kaoma, Mongu)

Increase equitable access to sustainable water and sanitation services.

$7 million

Plan Australia

Promoting Rights and Accountabilities in Africa Communities–MCH + food security

Kenya (Nyanza Province: Ndhiwa), Uganda (Central Region: Kampala, Eastern Region: Kamuli, Northern Region: Lira) Zimbabwe (Manicaland Province: Chiredzi, Masvingo Province: Chipinge)

Increase women's access to health services and provide youth with HIV prevention strategies and treatment.

$8.5 million

WaterAid Australia

Water and Sanitation Program–WASH

Ghana (Eastern Region: Akuapim North, Greater Accra Region: Dangme West, Accra Metro), Malawi (Central Region: Ntchisi), Tanzania (Dodoma Region: Bahi, Chamwino, Singida Region: Singida Urban, Iramba, Tabora Region: Ngeza)

Increase access to water and sanitation facilities and advocate with local and national to improve access to water and sanitation.

$8.9 million

World Vision

East Africa Maternal and Child Health–MCH

Kenya (Coast Province: Kilifi), Rwanda (Northern Province: Gicumbi), Tanzania (Tanga Region: Kilindi) Uganda (Northern Region: Kutgum)

Improve the health of pregnant women and the mental and physical development of children under five years of age.

$9 million

Last Updated: 27 May 2013
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