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14 Fidelity Couple Clubs formed

ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE FAITH PROJECT

During the last quarter,HCU was involved in theBe Faithful interventionsthrough the FAITH PRO-JECT, an acronym for

Fighting AIDS In TheHome.The FAITH Project is aUHMG/AFFORD fundedproject implemented byHumanitarian Care Uganda(HCU) in the four districtsofKanungu,Kabale,Liraand Wakiso. The projectwas developed to promotefidelity and faithfulness asthe norm for couples livingin stable unions, and oneof the strategies to addressthe increasing HIV infectionrates due to multiple con-

currence phenomena.

The Project has proven an effective entry-point for male involvement in activitiesaimed at contributing to the reduction ofHIV/AIDS infection among married peoplein long term stable unions.Gender equity as a strategy to reduce HIV/AIDS has also been promoted. The involve-ment, support and good will of civic andreligious leaders in the program and cam-paign is crucial to the success of the pro-

ject.

The following were the successes of

the faith project:

Couple fidelity clubs have pro-vided ideal and convenient plat-forms for interactive family/community discussions on issuesaffecting married people and maylead to infidelity without any fear.Couples clubs have opened theissue of fidelity to public debate,which openness has proven effec-

tive in enhancing behaviour changeamong couples and by so doing im-prove families by contributing to thereduction of marital HIV/AIDS infec-tions.Cases of noticed behaviour change asa result of improved interpersonal com-munication skills among spouses arevisible among couple club members.

HUMANITARIAN CARE UGANDA

Plot 181, Bombo,Road,P.O Box 29985, Kampala,UgandaTel/fax: +256 41434063Mobile: +256 392946852Email:info@hcareuganda.orgWebsite:hc.hcareuganda.orgOne of the Directors of Humanitarian Care Uganda Posing with

couples in Wakiso before a Training

To provide factual information on HIV/AIDS emerging is-sues and human sexuality to 100 civic and religious lead-ers in Apac, Lira, Gulu, and Kitgum districts.

Support the establishment of fidelity clubs as social sup-port networks for couples in stable unions.

Support couples to popularize and sustain their commit-ment to fidelity.

To determine the effectiveness of the approach throughcontinuous monitoring and evaluation.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

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TO DONATE

Fighting AIDS In The Home (F.A.I.T.H) Project

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200 civic and religious leadersreached

14 fidelity couples clubs of 12couples (24 members) establishedand functional in the districts ofKitgum, Gulu, Apac and Lira.

96 couples equipped withpresentation and interpersonal

communication skills.

34,560 individuals reached

with fidelity messages.4 retreats held (one per dis-trict.

The Be Faithful Foundation Cause on Facebook

We started up a cause called BeFaithful Foundation on facebook

in order to promote the FAITH pro-

ject and fundraise for its activities.

We urge every well wisher or eve-

ryone sharing the same cause to

join the BE FAITHFUL FOUNDA-

TION

The Be Faithful Cause was started onthe 30th of June 2010.

Project Outputs

34,560 individualsreached with fidelity

messages.

Because of the success of the pro-gram and campaign, the program hasreceived acclaim and support fromthe following stakeholders:

1. Ministry of Gender, Labour and

Social Development,

2. Uganda AIDS Commission

3. AMICAALL: Alliance of Mayors

Initiative for Community Action onAIDS at the Local Level,

4. UNASO: Uganda Network of

AIDS Service Organizations,5. CICC: Civil society inter-

constituency coordination committeeUSAID-funded AFFORD/UHMG

(Uganda Health Marketing Group)

and many others just to mention a

few.

Couples attending one of theFAITH Workshops

A couple analyzing their certifi-cates shortly after receiving them

Support received so far by the FAITH Project

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HIV infection rates are high and rising among people inmarriage or long-term sexual relationships in Uganda.

This revelation calls for interventions that seek to address

the factors that influence marital HIV transmission in

Uganda hence targeting delivery of related services to the

married couples in stable unions.

We call upon the support of all well wishers to this project

for its success.

The Problem Statement:P.O. Box 181

Bombo road

Kampala, Uganda

Phone: +256 414340630

Fax: +256 414340630E-mail: info@hcareuganda.org

Website: www.hcareuganda.org

HUMANIT ARIAN CAREUGANDA

We Care for Humanity

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