Thrive orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) - determined, resilient, empowered, aids-free, mentored, and safe (dreams) activity (ODA)

Reducing vulnerability and HIV incidence among children, adolescents, youths, and their families is the ultimate goal of the project. To achieve this, igire ubaka EJO will increase access to HIV prevention and treatment services, promote adoption of healthy behaviors and practices, and address socio-economic and structural drivers of increased risk and vulnerability to HIV. The project will employ a combination of evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs and vulnerabilities. The recipient will focus on improving service delivery by developing requisite capacities at beneficiary and provider levels; supporting data management and referral systems strengthening; and enhancing collaboration with relevant government and private sector actors. Further, strengthening the economic circumstances of households and norms change at community level will increase resilience and provide a supportive environment for children, adolescents and youth to thrive.