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Contents

About REPSSI (Regional Psycho Social Support Initiative)

Acronyms/Abbreviations

Message from the Chairperson of the Board

Message from the Executive Director

3. The Programme Report 3.1.

Knowledge Developed in the Application of PSS:

Creating and Sharing Knowledge for Impact

3.2. Strengthening Capacity of Governments & Civil Society

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through Developing Partnerships

3.3. PSS Knowledge, Skills and Information Exchange

3.4. Strengthening MER Systems for REPSSI and Partners

3.5. REPSSI Organisational Capacity Development

3.6. Financials

3.7. REPSSI Partners

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About REPSSI (Regional Psycho Social Support Initiative)

Acronyms/Abbreviations

Founded in 2001; REPSSI is a non-profit organisation working to mitigate the psychosocial impact of HIV and AIDS, poverty and conflict among children and youth in 13 East and Southern African countries. REPSSI advocates for a holistic response to caring, protecting and supporting affected children by supporting their social and emotional well-being needs together with those of the caregivers. The organisation firmly believes in the value of mainstreaming psychosocial care and support into all programmes that support vulnerable children.

ACC

Vision

REPSSI’s strategic objectives:

To see all children affected by HIV and AIDS, poverty

REPSSI’s overall goal is to contribute towards

and conflict access stable and affectionate care and sup-

mitigating the psychosocial impact of HIV and AIDS,

port in order to enhance their psychosocial wellbeing.

poverty and conflict among affected children in East and Southern Africa by assisting in:

Mission

ECD ESARO

Canadian HIV and AIDS Treatment Information Exchange Early Childhood Development East and Southern Africa Regional Office

IAT

Information and Action Tool

JOL

Journey of Life Series

Master Trainer

M&E

Monitoring and Evaluation

Developing knowledge in the application of

REPSSI exists to provide leadership, quality technical assistance and knowledge generation and transfer in

CATIE

African Centre for Childhood

psychosocial care and support.

MOU

Memorandum of Understanding

Facilitating skills transfer and knowledge exchange

on psychosocial care and support.

PSS

Psycho Social Support

Strengthening the capacity of governments, civil

the field of psychosocial care and support for children in communities affected by HIV and AIDS, poverty

society and other institutions to respond to the

and conflict.

psychosocial needs of children.

Values

Strengthening the monitoring and evaluation

PSSAT REFA

Psycho Social Support Assessment Tool Regional Facilitator

system of REPSSI and its partners.

SAD

Swiss Academy for Development

REPSSI remains vigilant on the “Do no harm” principle by maintaining functional and operational values which

UNICEF

United Nations Children Fund

speak to: Integrity Collaboration Leadership Excellence Respect Innovation Accountability Diversity

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1 Message from the Board Chairperson 2009 was a difficult year around the globe as we reeled from the economic crisis that undermined national, community and family efforts to address the plight of children. This left more children vulnerable and unable to access basic services, making the social protection agenda more relevant than ever.

Throughout

this difficult period, REPSSI main-

programme, based on an innovative model of action

tained its focus, drawing attention to the need for

learning and teaching, is aimed at developing applied

ensuring that children’s psychosocial wellbeing re-

competence in people who are involved in this field

board directors are now members of REPSSI. Also

In conclusion, I would like to say that none of REPSSI’s

mains firmly embedded in policies and practices that

to respond to the many challenges of working with

on behalf of the board, I would like to welcome the

work would have been possible without the gener-

promote the rights of children. Psychosocial well-

vulnerable children in East and Southern Africa.

new board directors who will begin their tenure in

ous support of our international cooperating partners

being is indeed a human right, a fundamental ele-

We are convinced that this programme will make

2010. These are Dr Connie Kganakga, Dr Lorraine

(ICPs). We greatly appreciate the contribution that

ment for effecting sustainable child care, protection

a significant contribution towards addressing the

Sherr and Anne Lindeberg.

they continue to make towards our success. It is not

and support.

critical shortage of a skilled workforce for children. I would also like to commend the outgoing board for

ance and dedication which they give to REPSSI that

Following the completion and launch of the SADC

There is no doubt that the crises that confronted

applying itself tirelessly to the relationship between

we are grateful for.

OVCY (Orphans, Vulnerable Children and Youth)

children and which brought REPSSI into being are still

the sub regional boards and the regional board and

framework and business plan in 2009, REPSSI and

very present and real. Recommendations from the

agreed to changes that must be instituted in the differ-

On behalf of the board I wish to acknowledge this

UNICEF have begun to support SADC to develop

external mid-term evaluation which was conducted

ent constitutions across the region to align them to

support and to encourage our partners to continue

a “Minimum package of services for orphans, vulner-

during the year under review, ongoing research and

the regional constitution. Changes to the bylaws and

working with us to ensure that we are able to pro-

able children and youth” which will provide a frame-

consultations with key stakeholders will inform the

articles have been recommended and these will be

vide technical leadership to initiatives to improve the

work for action by all governments in the region.

development of a new strategy in 2010 as we prepare

finalised in 2010.

psychosocial wellbeing of children in East and

The package includes a specific framework for the

to position REPSSI to maintain its significant role.

Southern Africa. I am also happy to say that the board continued

provision of psychosocial support. It is envisaged

only their critical financial support, but also the guid-

throughout the year, to give full support and direction

that the framework will contribute towards setting

In line with the constitution, which allows for board

standards for quality in psychosocial suppor t

rotation, 3 board directors stepped down at the

to the director and her team. As mentioned earlier,

welcomes the Soccer World Cup coming to our

programming throughout the region.

last Annual General Meeting in May 2009 in the

2009 was a year of tremendous activity and growth

region with great anticipation and excitement.

REPSSI looks forward to an even better 2010, and

first structured retirement of board directors. On

for REPSSI. The board recognises their dedication and

REPSSI also launched an ambitious accredited certifi-

behalf of the entire board, I wish to express our

hard work and conveys its profound appreciation to

Once again thank you to all and best wishes for the

cate programme Working with Children, families and

most sincere gratitude to the board directors that

the whole team. It was a year during which staff was

year ahead.

communities affected by HIV and AIDS, conflict, pov-

have served REPSSI and are now retired. These are

stretched to the limit but they managed to effect a

erty and displacement in Africa for community based

Dr Mimie Sesoko, Vincent Monene, Jennifer Marinelli,

number of key changes in the organisation and re-

Lynette Mudekunye

child care workers in eight countries. The certificate

Dr Kurt Madorien and Daphetone Siame. All previous

mained fully motivated and committed to the cause.

Outgoing Board Chairperson

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2 Message from the Executive Director In the seven years since our inception, we at REPSSI are pleased to announce that our work, together with that of our national, regional and global partners,

The quest for scientific evidence to guide the PSS

has put the spotlight on children’s emotional and social wellbeing. The growing

programming and delivery of services, has led to a

impact of HIV, AIDS and poverty, coupled with the recent global economic

Development (SAD), Child fund Zambia an REPSSI,

crisis and political instability in parts of Africa, continue to cause families and communities to face acute challenges which threaten children’s wellbeing.

joint collaboration where the Swiss Academy for are conducting a study in Kafue, Zambia. Key preliminary findings are showing the value of community mobilisation in caring for and supporting vulnerable children. The study is due to end by end of 2010. Looking to the future, our goal is to enhance our

The call from

the Southern African Development

HelpAge

visibility through heightened marketing and commu-

Community (SADC), UN Agencies, governments and

International in developing Psychosocial Support

nication strategies which should result in us capturing a

other high level stakeholders for REPSSI to take up

Guidelines for Older Care givers of Orphans and

wider audience of both local and international part-

leadership and to mobilise the PSS agenda has grown

Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Parents Living with

ners. We endeavor to see the period beyond 2010

REPSSI

also

collaborating

with

stronger. It is against this backdrop that we actively

HIV. In Lesotho, REPSSI is supporting Touch Roots

defined by further consolidation, innovation and

galvanised our resources and strategically and con-

Africa, commissioned by the Department of Social

growth of our work as well as the creation of pow-

sistently created new opportunities for ourselves to

Welfare and UNICEF in Lesotho, to standardise

erful partnerships that will enhance awareness of the

succeed in our mission which is, to provide the neces-

PSS materials.

Psycho-Social Support (PSS).

We are also very pleased with the piloting of our

Formulating the new REPSSI strategy for the next

certificate programme developed as an enabling

5 years will take precedence in the coming year.

sary technical assistance required in order to enhance the emotional and social wellbeing of all children.

REPSSI works with and through partner organisations in

strategy for persons working with children, families

Lessons from the past years’ experiences and recom-

the 13 countries of East and Southern Africa. These are,

and communities affected by HIV and AIDS, conflict,

mendations from the external reviews will significantly

as I would say, “all weather” friends in the struggle to im-

poverty and displacement in Africa. Initial results

guide REPSSI’s future direction.

prove the lives of children. These organisations go many

from the evaluation of the programme by the South

extra miles for children. We are proud of our association

African Institute for Distance Education (SAIDE) in-

In closing, I would like to thank the staff, partners, and

with these partners and convinced that together with

dicate that the pilot delivery of this certificate was

board members of REPSSI for driving the successes

them, we can continue to make a meaningful contribu-

extremely successful, and for us, it represents a tan-

of the organisation. Our special gratitude goes to the

tion to the children’s development and wellbeing.

gible and significant contribution by REPSSI to this

international cooperating partners without whose sup-

worthy cause. We look forward to affording more

port we would not have realised these achievements.

Alongside the existing working partnerships, we have

organisations and individuals the opportunity to ac-

I am convinced that with continued support from all

connected with other regional players in the ‘50 by

cess this programme and other tools we have de-

stakeholders, 2010 will be an even more successful

15 HIV Prevention Movement’ to augment Southern

veloped, in their efforts to improve the care and

year for REPSSI.

African government’s efforts to halve the HIV infections

support of vulnerable children in Africa. We also

by 2015, and eradicate parent-to-child HIV transmission

look forward to the successful completion of the

Noreen M. Huni

in line with the sixth millennium development goal.

programme by all the enrolled students.

Executive Director

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3 The Programme Report 3.1

Knowledge Developed in the Application of PSS:

Creating and Sharing Knowledge for Impact

The success of

our programmes, as well as the

research was conducted by the Swiss Academy for

relevance of our organisation rests heavily on our

Development (SAD) in partnership with Child Fund

ability to verify scientifically, the validity and the

Zambia (CFZ) in Kafue, Zambia. This produced pre-

efficacy of our interventions. During the year un-

liminary findings which indicated that the psychosocial

der review, REPSSI consolidated its methodological,

benefits of a single, ‘stand-alone’ intervention are not

consultative and knowledge development processes

sustainable, particularly if the intervention excludes

Implementation of the 2nd phase of the REPSSI-

of older care givers as well as one on support to

with the aim of developing evidence-based psycho-

family and community participation. Other key lessons

SAD-CFZ research will continue into 2010, with a

children that are caring for ill or aging adults.

social care and support knowledge required to

from the operations study include:

greater focus on ensuring adherence to minimum

address the contextual needs of children, families and

The need to set standards for each identified

standards of application of psychosocial interven-

In the Western Cape Province in South Africa, op-

communities affected by HIV & AIDS, poverty and

PSS approach and tool at the point of its

tions. Participation of research communities will also

erations research on mainstreaming PSS into schools

conflict in the East and Southern Africa region. To

development.

be optimized.

using the Hero Book series in the curriculum has

In Tanzania, REPSSI consultant Dr Kurt Madoerin,

learner-centered approach, resulting in educators

Full participation of children in the PSS

with funding from the Symphasis Foundation, con-

becoming more sensitive to psychosocial issues

intervention sessions is of utmost importance.

ducted another operations research study on cash

affecting learners. The Hero Books also have the

Adherence to the set minimum standards for

this end, REPSSI developed high quality tools and

manuals to guide practitioners in the mainstreaming of psychosocial support in order to enhance children’s

shown that the Hero Book process provides a more

the research interventions is critical.

psychosocial wellbeing.

PSS knowledge and approaches must not be

transfers for people living with HIV and AIDS. The

potential to create opportunities for peer support

The process of knowledge development is rooted in

applied in isolation but must be mainstreamed in

study looked at the impact of the combination of

and to increase learners’ self confidence in terms of

operations research as well as extensive engagement

other programmes to realise effective outcomes

psychosocial support being provided for both adults

problem solving and academic abilities. The results

with REPSSI’s partners. An example of operations

for psychosocial wellbeing.

and their children in conjunction with economic sup-

of the study also informed the second edition of

port being given to ensure the children had access

the Hero Book series as well as the consolidation of

to schooling. The Kwa Wazee programme of cash

plans to upscale the process.

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individual children targeted to families and their

3.1.1 Consolidating and Building on Our Strengths: New or Revised Tools and Approaches

children programming, it is important for REPSSI to

REPSSI is continually looking at ways of consoli-

continue to support the exchange of information on

dating its practices and of building upon its exist-

such important developments. Knowledge generated

ing organisational strengths. In 2009, this entailed

from the Kwa Wazee programme has for example,

focusing on and reviewing the content of some of

informed the production of a manual on the support

its approaches and key tools in a concerted effort

has informed the Tanzania national development W E L L B E I N G

cash pension programme. As attention shifts from

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to ensure quality assurance its programmes. Some of the key outputs included strengthening ‘The MILL’,

The Mental Health Needs of Children & their

caregivers in low income areas

Conflict Responses

Feedback from those that use REPSSI materials has

The Talking Book guide to accompany the Talking

indicated that REPSSI models, approaches and tools

which refers to REPSSI’s quality assurance protocol

Guidelines for Supporting Early Literacy

Book that is a tool for adults to disclose a child’s

are easily replicated and are safe, technically sound

that ensures that REPSSI’s methodological and con-

Supporting Informal Learning at Home, in the

HIV status to the child.

and sufficiently varied to respond to a range of psycho-

sultative knowledge processes, through the inclusion of guidelines for pre-tests, results in the successful

The Advocacy Handbook to guide partners in

Early Years Are we making a difference?

development and packaging of culturally appropriate,

advocating for psychosocial support in their

countries and programmes based on REPSSI’s

3.1.3 Adaptations and Translations

own experience of advocacy in the region.

In order to ensure that the materials that RESSI de-

3.1.2 Guidelines for mainstreaming psychosocial support into different sectors.

The quality of the approaches and tools in terms of

Each guideline is the product of engagement with a

relevance of content and safety in application attests

different REPSSI partner working in that field:

safe and user friendly PSS knowledge.

social needs or challenges.

Guidelines for Supporting Early Literacy and

velops maintain their core messages when adapted

Supporting Informal Learning at Home, in the

to apply to different contexts, the organisation has

Early years (produced in conjunction with a

taken steps to ensure that quality and key messages

to the successes of this revised MILL. Altogether,

Schools

partner working with young children to enhance

are maintained during the adaptation, translation

eighteen tools or approaches were developed or

Nutrition programmes

the learning of young children)

and replication processes:

revised and made ready for pilot or full-scale roll-out.

Paediatric HIV and AIDS Care

These include materials on:

Economic Strengthening programmes

The Mental Health Needs of Children & their

Translations of REPSSI materials ensures that

caregivers in low income areas (authored by

they can be used at community level and thus

Mobilising Children and Youth

Early Childhood Development

Prof. Brian Robertson. This has formed the basis

increase access to the tools and knowledge

Understanding HIV Basics

Home Based Care

for community health workers’ training to promote

available. A translation protocol has been de-

Tracking your Health

Programmes to mobilise children and youth

children’s psychosocial wellbeing in Africa)

veloped and implemented which will enable

“The Journey of Life (JoL) is one

communities. A village chief in

themselves.” An outcome of the

of REPSSI’s core tools to mobilise

Malawi explained to South African

JoL workshop was a village savings

communities to protect and care

visitors on an exchange visit that

scheme that enabled villagers to

for the children in their midst. The

the JoL workshops had helped his

save enough money to buy fertiliser

JoL has been widely used across

community to “focus on resources

for their crops to increase their

the region. In Namibia JoL has

they have themselves in their

yields. Community members who

been used for counseling couples.

community and to find appropriate

participated in the JoL workshops

In Malawi, it has been adapted to

ways to care for children in their

clearly value the children in their

be more contextually relevant and

community without depending on

village and have a sense of capacity

the Ministry of Gender, Children

others. In the past people believed

for child care, protection and

and Community Development has

that help would only come from

support and are proud in their own

used this version for community

NGOs, but now they had a sense

achievements.”

outreach sessions to over 10 500

that they could change things

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access

quality

psychosocial

Operational research is critical in providing

knowledge amongst Swahili and Portuguese

speaking populations. French translations of

In Jordan, the International Organisation for

tools and approaches. The fiscal and human resource requirements

tools such as the Hero Book, which is used directly by children are also underway.

empirical evidence on the impact of REPSSI

for operational research are extensive, and often under-budgeted.

Migration on behalf of the Department of

Orientation on developed approaches/tools is

Education has requested permission to translate

important for REPSSI program staff to ensure safe

the “Guide to Mainstreaming PSS’. This was as a

implementation. Sound knowledge of REPSSI tools

result of interaction with our tools in meetings

results in a wider range of options being available

and symposia.

to program staff as they work towards influencing partner mainstreaming of PSS.

3.1.4 Replication of PSS Models

The learning exchange visits are an effective

PSS models have been replicated in a number of

means for assessing application and providing

cases.

evidence of outcomes within a capacity

Salvation Army – Tanzania has been replicating

development program.

the model of Mobilising Children and Youth into Child- and Youth-led Organisations, based on

3.1.6 Successes

the Vijana Simama Imara (VSI). Humuliza was

Partners in the region expect REPSSI to provide

instrumental in the capacity building process

leadership in PSS knowledge development and capacity building.

for Salvation Army. Initial results of the process indicate that the model is replicable in other programmes. Following the successful pilot on ‘Mainstreaming

REPSSI models and approaches are easily

replicated. Translations of REPSSI materials has increased

PSS into Schools using Hero Books, the

access to PSS knowledge, thereby increasing the

Department of Education in the Western Cape

scale and scope of application.

(South Africa) and REPSSI are now scaling out

REPSSI publications are safe, technically sound

and institutionalising the model within the Life

and varied sufficiently to respond to a range of

Orientation Curriculum.

psychosocial needs or challenges. Partners have acquired sufficient PSS knowledge,

3.1.5 Lessons Learned

skills and tools to support communities to

A number of lessons were drawn from our knowl-

respond to the psychosocial rights and needs of

edge research and development efforts. The most

vulnerable children and their families.

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3.2

Strengthening Capacity of Governments &

Civil Society through Developing Partnerships

The certificate aims to enhance the knowledge,

of this group noted that the programme had trans-

skills and practice of community level workers who

formed the way in which the district operated as it

interface directly with children and youth on a re-

had encouraged these workers to move out of their

gular basis. 553 learners (mostly community workers

offices and to go into the community to work di-

providing care and support to vulnerable children)

rectly with children and their families.

enrolled and 495 are due to complete the programme in April 2010.

REPSSI

The programme covers six modules and all the assign-

encouraging a mainstreaming approach, REPSSI sup-

3.2.1 The Accredited Certificate Programme: “Working with Children, families and communities affected by HIV AND AIDS, conflict, poverty and displacement in Africa”

ports organisations to review their operations to

REPSSI, in partnership with the University of Kwa

support of a designated mentor. The study groups

incorporate psychosocial care and support at the

Zulu Natal (UKZN) and UNICEF, established the

met once every fortnight for discussion and tutor-

levels of organisational policies, technical knowledge

African Centre for Childhood in 2008. This partner-

ing. All the mentors and mentor supervisors in each

More men enrolled for the certificate in four of the

and skills, interventions at service delivery and en-

ship led to the development and successful launch

of the eight countries where the programme was

countries, a trend which is not synonimous with most

hancing beneficiaries’ understanding and practices

of the certificate programme code named “Working

offered were contracted by REPSSI. An example of

literature on the burdern of care. The accreditation

for caring, supporting and protecting vulnerable

with Children, families and communities affected

this success is the group in Dedza District, Malawi

might have been the motivation factor. A signicant

families and children. This involves incorporating PSS

by HIV/AIDS, conflict, poverty and displacement

which was made up of government employed social

number of the learners were above 35 years old,

principles and elements into:

in Africa”, in Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Swaziland,

workers and child protection workers. The mentor

with the oldest learner being 70 years old.

adopted mainstreaming in 2005 as its

foremost approach for PSS capacity development in 13 countries in East and Southern Africa. Through

policies, legislations and procedures

ments (two per module) were marked at the UKZN. The first of its kind in the region, the programme

The final module involves practical placement in an

was offered as a supported open distance learning

organisation where the student designs, implements

process where students studied in groups with the

and monitors a short project and submits an assessment of their findings and learnings from the project.

Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

programme design and activities This was the culmination of five years of planning,

capacity building and human resource development

curriculum and material development as well as

monitoring, evaluation and research

negotiations with various academic institutions on the

networking with government sectors and

need for quality and standard training for community

institutions

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Countries participating in the Certificate Programme

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The South African Institute for Distance Education

Work on the development of the diploma and degree

(SAIDE) initial evaluation results also noted the

modules will also begin in 2010.

importance of field support as a contributory factor provided extensive field support to ensure effective

3.2.2 Working with Governments â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Strengthening PSS Capacity

learning, with emphasis on immediate application of

Governments are acknowledging the psychosocial needs

learnt knowledge and skills. REPSSI endeavours to

of children as a national concern. Various challenges in

retain this quality by ensuring the support function

relation to PSS capacity have been acknowledged and

remains deeply rooted within the communities in

strategies to address them put in place. These range

order to promote comprehensive care, support and

from developing National PSS strategies as highlighted

protection for children.

in South Africa and Tanzania, to skills-building for district

to the success of the project. REPSSI and partners

officials, which are concerns for Malawi, Uganda and With support from UNICEC EFARO and other

Kenya. For REPSSI, the solutions begin with acknow-

stakeholders, 2010 will see the project being

ledging the gaps. REPSSI has therefore continued to

rolled out in Kenya and Mozambique. The enrol-

consolidate partnerships with governments to influence

ment figures will be increased to 1000. In five of

policy and to support the implementation of policies

the countries work will focus on building the ca-

that protect children and advocate for PSS. Examples of

pacity of local academic institutions to deliver

such collaboration include:

and accredit the certificate within those coun-

The signing of MoU/Letters of Agreement with

tries. The rest of the countries will continue

11 Government departments in 11 countries

with the original program as per the pilot phase

which have helped to secure formal partnerships.

model. Furthermore, REPSSI is in the process of

Similar arrangements are still being pursued in

translating the certificate materials into Portuguese.

Angola and Botswana.

In 2010 REPSSI will give priority to lobbying gov-

Inclusion of PSS capacity building in Ugandan,

ernments, child care civil society organisations and

Tanzanian and Kenyan Government 2010 work

funding partners to:

plans and budgets which is underway.

recognise this certificate as the certificate of

Commitment of resources from the Governments

choice for community level child carers to

of Malawi, Namibia, Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania

strengthen the child care, support and protection

and Kenya, following their participation in the

workforce. formally recognise the graduates as a critical

development of REPSSI-Country work plans in 2010. Strong

expressions

support

for

the

employable force in enhancing the social welfare

nationalisation of the Certificate Programme

human resources capacity.

which have been expressed in all 8 pilot

assist learners with scholarships.

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This involves enlisting national agreements from

SOS Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Villages â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Zambia noted that:

governments and academia to host the programme.

Even though participants are not quite halfway

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that “every person working with children must

3.2.4 PSS Capacity Development for National and Regional Civil Society Organisations

have access to the programme”

REPSSI invested considerable effort in strengthen-

through the programme, they are advocating

ing partnerships with national civil society in all the

3.2.3 Successes

countries in which it works. It has been noted that

The development of the SADC

some partners have started owning the process of

OVCY framework and business plan

building internal PSS capacity with minimal support

which was adopted by the Member

from REPSSI and at the same time, transferring the

States was a great success. This prompted

same skills throughout their networks. Furthermore,

SADC to move children’s issues from being an

re-application of the PSSAT and partner-to-part-

activity to being a special programme within

ner mentorship activities indicate that partner PSS

SADC. REPSSI and UNICEF are thus,

capacity has increased.

joint-

ly spearheading the development of SADC

29 valid REPSSI-Partner MoUs, accounted for

Minimum Package of Care and Support Services

over 210 affiliate organisations and more than

for OVCY and a Regional PSS Framework for

3 million children accessing quality psychosocial support through the partner networks.

SADC Member States to support the children.

29 network partners have developed joint

Supporting the application of these policy documents at national level will form a significant

work

plans

with

REPSSI

that

are

being

component of REPSSI work going forward.

implemented over two years mostly through the

All 13 Governments are keen to respond to

Partnerships Development Strategy. 13 of these

the PSS rights and needs of children and are

now have a marked increase in PSS capacity

looking to REPSSI to meet their technical support

specifically in relation to:

Access to updated PSS materials

Some national government departments now

PSS Knowledge and Skills

have trained REPSSI PSS expertise (Master trainers)

PSS Training Plans and Budgets

requirements.

“The master trainer development

“I have learnt a lot through the

process has been an enriching

process of master training. I got new

and enlightening process in that

insights and every time I was coming

as they facilitate PSS mainstreaming in their

it has broadened and sharpened

from training I was delighted that I

organisations and communities.

my horisons in working with

would approach my work differently,

them were contracted to support the mentorship

communities and children in

with new skills and knowledge which

of the 95 currently on the program.

particular especially in providing

were adding value in my work at

psychosocial support and care.”

organisational and community level.”

Michael Ngobeni – participant on the

SIMBARASHE MAHASO – recent graduate of

programme in South Africa.

the programme in Zimbabwe.

25 REFA received further training and are effectively supporting partner capacity building efforts, providing mentorship to Master Trainers

29 Master Trainers graduated recently. Two of

REPSSI continues to build both its staff and partners’ capacity in advocacy for PSS.

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3.2.5 Sharing PSS Programming Experiences

Learning exchange visits carried out in Namibia,

In order for PSS partners to network more effectively,

Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Kenya showed

REPSSI has instituted consultative forums. The May

strong evidence that affiliates had a sound under-

2009 REPSSI partners’ second consultative forum

standing of PSS, and the role of the community in

attracted over 40 organisations and 6 government

supporting vulnerable children and their families. In

departments. Partners showcased their PSS initiatives

most cases, this is a direct positive result of employing

and successes in programming for children in their

the Journey of Life package. UNICEF and the Malawi

respective countries.

Their achievements ranged

government benefitted from a visit to the Education

from advocacy efforts which resulted in policy change

Ministry of Zambia, where they observed the main-

such as happened with Child Fund in Zambia; being

streaming of PSS into the “Schools as Centres of Care

awarded the role of National PSS Technical Support

and Support” programme. As a resultant, the Malawi

Organisation in the case of TPO in Uganda; to

Ministry of Education is now working closely with

Consol Homes in Malawi winning the Red Ribbon

REPSSI and partners on mainstreaming PSS.

Award at the 2008 International AIDS Conference. REPSSI and its partners attribute these successes to

3.2.6 Lessons learned

REPSSI’s ongoing guided capacity building support

The PSSAT ensures that all elements of the

for PSS programming. Each one of these organisa-

mainstreaming PSS are assessed and monitored.

tions had used REPSSI tools and approaches in work-

Previous REPSSI partners (now called Communities

ing with families and communities, resulting in an

of Practice – COPs) require formalised partnerships,

increased level of child and youth participation and

with MoU, even though their benefits are reduced.

enhanced psychosocial wellbeing for children.

The structured, closely mentored capacity development process is effective in ensuring

The forum also demonstrated the relevance of the

maximum transfer of skills. Partners are taking

Partnerships Development Strategy as a systematic

responsibility for cascading knowledge within

process of engagement, requiring the development

National interest in the REPSSI Master Trainer

resources from partners. The master trainers and

Program has grown, particularly with government

regional facilitators program remains the flagship of

departments responsible for the welfare of

the capacity building process. Current but not active

children. A more conducive alternative model

REPSSI partners (communities of practice) strongly

their organisations independent of REPSSI.

of shared work plans and greater commitment of

needs to be developed soon.

recommended that REPSSI should apply this strategy

Incorporating a process of direct community

with all its partners. REPSSI was able to regain the

implementation in the Master Trainer development

partners’ trust and listened to their voices in informing

process yields benefits for both the organisation

REPSSI’s programming. The outcry from the partners

and participating communities. Communities have

for leadership and technical support from REPSSI was

increased capacity to support children and each

evident. Most testify to the effective use of REPSSI’s

other. Children testified to renewed and better

PSS approaches and tools.

support.

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3.3

PSS Knowledge, Skills and Information Exchange

REPSSI,

through its processes of managing PSS

knowledge exchange, focused on taking the lead in ensuring that this knowledge is both regionally and globally accessed. The process of sharing PSS knowledge in REPSSI has taken on varied approaches so as to ensure maximum dissemination and exposure. Currently REPSSI deploys internet, print, collaborations at various levels, workshops/conferences, learning institutions, news media and other means to propagate and share PSS knowledge with stakeholders. REPSSI is represented on 11 national, regional and international fora on OVC and/or Mental Health and PSS, and has assumed a leadership role in ensuring

In addition, REPSSI is represented in the following groups: Lesotho

South Africa National Action Committee for Children Infected & Affected by HIV & AIDS Tanzania Most Vulnerable Children Implementing Partners Group Tanzania AIDS Forum Namibia

The Collaboratives

Regional

RIATT Regional African AIDS NGOs SADC OVCY Network

both children and PSS are consistently on the agenda. REPSSI Executive Director is chairperson of the Regional Inter Agency Task Team (RIATT) and sits

National Coordinating Committee Child Protection Committee

Global

Psychosocial Network IASC Mental Health and PSS Reference Group

3.3.2 Emerging Issues and Implications for PSS

par ticipation methodologies in the region.

In recent months, REPSSI played a significant role

The findings will complement REPSSI work on

at conferences and seminars, presenting papers

Mobilising Children and Youth, and Mainstreaming

and leading discussions on various issues affecting

PSS through effective Child Participation.

children. In June 2009, REPSSI presented a paper on

Working with RIATT Knowledge Management

“Promoting social inclusion and respect for diversity

Team, which aims to inform a coordinated

in times of HIV and AIDS, calling for UNIVERSAL

on the global Inter Agency Task Team steering com-

response to children and AIDS through

ACCESS to Early Childhood Development (ECD)

mittee, leading the regional partners coordinated

promoting the generation, dissemination and

at the ECD World Forum Foundation in Belfast.

response for children and AIDS in the region.

effective use of knowledge in the region.

3.3.1 Strategic Engagements

document and critically analyse child and youth

Collaborating

with

IASC

Mental

REPSSI is now leading the World Forum Working Health

Group on “Voices of Hope for Children Impacted

In 2009 REPSSI made enormous strides in some

REPSSI is strategically involved with various partners

and Psychosocial Suppor t Reference Group

countries in terms of influencing child oriented

in taking the PSS agenda forward. Participation

on Mental Health and PSS, whose focus is

policies and key frameworks:

includes working with technical groups, the joint

predominantly on Mental Health and PSS in

REPSSI also participated in regional and interna-

In Swaziland REPSSI made significant contributions

development of technical tools, and working with

Emergencies. REPSSI aims to consolidate its

tional platforms to share pertinent insights and

to the development and implementation of the

small communities as knowledge incubators. Some

knowledge and contribution in this area, par t-

knowledge. A paper on the ‘Journey of Life’ was

National Plan of Action for OVC.

of the strategic engagements include:

by HIV and AIDS”.

nerships with War Trauma Foundation and

presented at the Family-based Care Conference in

In Zambia REPSSI in collaboration with MiET

Regional Inter Agency Task Team (RIATT) on

terre des hommes have been initiated in this

Nairobi, Kenya. In addition, the Executive Director

championed work on schools as centers of

Children and AIDS – Child Participation Working

regard, with specific emphasis on REPSSI to

presented a paper in New York on ‘Children and

excellence.

Group, which has commissioned a study to

expand into East and West Africa.

AIDS’ on World AIDS Day in 2009.

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Looking ahead to 2010, REPSSI sees itself providing

A knowledge management system and quality

Lesotho Television covered the launch of REPSSI

guidance for effective programming in the areas

assurance protocol has been implemented

materials in Maseru. Print and Television media

outlined below. This is critical for PSS knowledge

to enhance sharing and the exchange of

were at the product launches held in Namibia,

“incubation”, building the body of PSS know-ledge

knowledge worldwide. Not only is the new

Lesotho, Swaziland and South Africa and several

and practice in relation to children’s nurturing,

system expected to increase the effectiveness

newspaper articles on the launches were

protection and welfare.

and efficiency of REPSSI, but to also significantly

published in national newspapers.

The areas of focus include:

reduce communications costs.

Social protection for vulnerable families and

REPSSI also supported the development of 2 partner

3.3.4 Online and Multimedia Exposure

documentaries whose main objectives were to high-

Family and community centric programming for

REPSSI redesigned its website. The portal was

light the plight of vulnerable children. In Zimbabwe

sustainable child care, protection and support

search engine optimised, navigation was made easier

a documentary was filmed with the Bethany Project

intervention

their children

and the layout more visually appealing. The portal

on the Day of the African Child. In Zambia, the doc-

Child sensitive programming versus child target-

ranks among the top ten sites when online searches

umentary entitled ‘let them speak” was shown on

ing HIV prevention and sexual reproductive health

are made for “psychosocial support”. The website

national TV. Both documentaries had good viewing

and rights issues, including gender mainstreaming

received a substantive increase in visits from stake-

and positive commentary.

Community systems strengthening

holders in the region as well as globally surpassing

Child care, support and protection workforce at

9600 hits for the month of October, showing that

3.3.5 Marketing and Multimedia Communications

all levels especially the social workers and para-

many stakeholders are eager for PSS knowledge.

In December 2009, REPSSI received a strategic

social workers.

The number of downloads hugely surpassed the

social marketing and analysis report, supported

projections for the year.

by the NFSD. The document outlined several key

HIV and mental health Maternal and child healthcare including preven

steps to strengthen REPSSI’s market position and to

tion of parent-to-child transmission of HIV &

REPSSI is a stewarding member of the MHPSS psycho-

child survival

social support network, serving as a community host

During the same period, REPSSI secured pro-bono

and it launched its e-group on the network, enabling

support from a renowned marketing company

a coordinated psychosocial response in the region.

TBWA\HUNT\LASCARIS, which is looking at de-

This has created greater awareness of regional

veloping a communication campaign for REPSSI in

emergencies including natural disasters.

order to increase the organisation’s visibility and

Culture and family-based care and support for vulnerable children In 2009, REPSSI commissioned two literature reviews in relation to PSS and Adolescent Sexual and

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awareness on the psychosocial wellbeing of children.

Reproductive Health and Rights; and Traditional

In 2009 REPSSI enjoyed considerable media coverage.

Customs/Beliefs as a Source of Psychosocial Support.

Television, radio and newspaper interviews were

In 2010, REPSSI will incorporate aspects of the recom-

initiated or requested by several journalists and

mendations into REPSSI’s organisational processes and

producers.

take forward the communication campaign.

3.3.3 Knowledge Exchange

address the needs of OVC more effectively.

In 2009, REPSSI used iCohere (a collaboration

In South Africa, SABC International News invited

platform for professional communities) to fa-

REPSSI to participate in a live interview on

3.3.6 Lesson Learnt

cilitate regional meetings. This heightened the

Pediatric ART and PSS. Health-e news recorded

The one lesson learnt out of this is that institutional-

participation of all staff members despite their

a radio interview with REPSSI on ‘Safe Disclosure

ising the use of new technologies must be accompa-

dispersed locations.

by Parents Living Positively.’

nied by training support.

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3.4

Strengthening MER Systems for REPSSI and Partners

During

this reporting period, the Psychosocial

3.4.1 Information and Action Tool (IAT)

Assessment Tool (PSSAT) and the Mainstreaming

A number of partner organisations in 13 countries

Assessment tools were merged to produce one tool

have started employing the IAT, by adapting the tool

to measure the progress of partners in mainstream-

or adopting components of the tool depending on

ing PSS. In recent months, REPSSI has provided more

their information and reporting needs. Examples of

consistent technical support to partners in the moni-

this are outlined below:

toring and evaluation of projects and programmes

CAFO in Namibia, and NMCF and CWSA in

including extensive training that has been developed

South Africa and their networks have in-

and is being delivered by REPSSI.

corporated some of the themes from the IAT as a basis for developing individual child

Below are examples of this.

registers which are regularly updated.

3 sub-regional PSS M&E training sessions for

Sets of data collected by use of this tool have

partners have resulted in the presentation of

started forming a pool of information that could

more reliable data, depicting childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s realities on

be used as baseline data for most programmes.

the ground. Partners have also started to docu-

Subsequently, the caregivers are now initiating ap-

ment their success stories, publishing them in their

propriate actions and monitoring progress towards

organisationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; newsletters.

the wellbeing of children in their programmes.

REPSSI, in collaboration with UNICEF has facilitated 2 regional technical PSS M&E training sessions in

3.4.2 PSS Evaluating Tool Kit

South Africa, followed by reviews of M&E tools

Towards the end of 2009, REPSSI published a PSS

to incorporate psychosocial domains as part of a

evaluating toolkit Are We Making A Difference.

post-training assignment.

This M&E tool allows children between the ages of

REPSSI has also provided mentoring support to

6 and 18 to participate in the evaluation process,

partner programme staff in the field. These visits have

amplifying the quality of results. The tool provides a

intensified partner relationships and engagement,

basis upon which psychosocial changes in children can

resulting in discussions and access to OVC data that

be assessed and measured. Discussions to develop PSS

helps in analysing and verifying the levels of OVC ac-

indicator protocols that can be adapted by stakehold-

cess to PSS services through partner programmes.

ers engaged in PSS programmes have started. The set

Tools such as the PSSAT and IAT now form part of

of PSS indicator protocols would enable programmes

partner M&E systems.

to measure the impact arising from these interventions.

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Are We Making a Difference has become a critical child-

with other children through which they gain self

sustain the outcomes of the PSS efforts if skills and

With REPSSI ‘being regional’, it is important to

oriented, child-sensitive and friendly tool for participa-

esteem and are able to be ‘children again’.

knowledge were retained within the organisation

ensure PSS technical support reaches programme

through adopting the mainstreaming PSS approach.

staff and caregivers at the community level to effect

tory evaluations of both children and adults. It has been

There are more centres at community level to

used extensively in soliciting evidence on the impact of

support younger children and these new envi-

REPSSI programming. Some of the changes that REPSSI

ronments help promote their development and

3.4.4 Key Lessons from the external evaluations

protection.

The external evaluation report highlighted a number

is important to increase the number of trainees

of issues that need attention. These were that:

supporting partners to mainstream PSS into their

has noticed from its monitoring and evaluation visits at the community level across the thirteen countries where it has operated are as follows: Widows, caregivers and children say that the burden of care, crisis and sorrow is being shared

Older children are now more able to access school, and vocational training with support from

Effective communication among REPSSI and with

the community which results in them acquiring

partner organisations is critical to ensure successful

skills and the ability to support themselves.

programming, for example having a feedback loop.

through community programmes being run by

There are more and stronger community

partners. Communication has improved between

responses for children, including activities to improve

carers and children, which is positively influencing

their material well being. The incidence of child

the children’s behaviour. Supported grandmothers

abuse has also been reduced.

now also feel invigorated. Peers and guardians report that children are

3.4.3 REPSSI External Programme Evaluations

happier. Children feel more loved and have a

An external mid-term evaluation of the whole REPSSI

sense that there is less stigma and discrimination

programme was commissioned to assess the pro-

towards to them. They are participating in activities

gress of the programme and to determine its preliminary impact. During the same period, an assessment of

I A L P S Y C H O S O C

the Partnerships Development Strategy was commis-

S E R I E S

W E L L B E I N G

sioned. Also, the first phase of the operations research conducted by SAD was concluded and a report of the preliminary findings released. The chart opposite outlines the main findings of the three reports.

ence ?

Are we making a differ

A case study of Olive Leaf Foundation, a REPSSI part-

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It found that, even though the REPSSI-Olive Leaf Foundation Partnership had not continued with the same intensity under the current 2007 to 2011 SIP, children and caregivers are reporting greater capacity to care for themselves and each other as a direct result of PSS interventions initiated by REPSSI. Of specific interest was the challenge noted of programming staff by skills and capacity. REPSSI believes that programmes like Olive Leaf Foundation would be better placed to

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significant changes at the family and child levels.

Assessment of PDS

Decentralising the master trainers programme

programmes.

External Mid-Term Review

The non-binding nature of relationships between network partners and their affiliates challenges implementation of the PDS, particularly makes regularly reporting difficult.

REPSSI regionality is viable and workable, and REPSSI would benefit from aligning social programming to issues relating to gender, drug-abuse and sexual and reproductive health.

There is a wide understanding and appropriate use of REPSSI tools at partner level.

REPSSI regional strategy can be refined by paying attention to internal challenges within its control, like staff capacity and internal and external communication.

Communities register positive outcomes due to PSS capacity development. Children have a greater understanding of abuse, acknowledge that they can and are able to help themselves and each other, and are receptive to behavioral guidance. Partner staff are better able to help each other, and staff relationships have improved.

There is no consistent feedback mechanism to ensure that REPSSI is aware of the impact of its material. Assessing whether governments are served well by the PDS strategy and if not, developing a process that better suits their needs. Team expansion through country officers where REPSSI already does not have staff members; or scaling down some activities should be considered.

Operations Research (Rebuilding Confidence) Adhering to agreed minimum standards, participation of the programme population, and a combination of PSS interventions have greater benefit for children. Livelihood interventions can reduce poverty at the household level thereby reducing daily stress of children living in these households, but a livelihood intervention does not ensure access of children living in these households to the additional resources. Children’s Committees and REPSSI PSS interventions can potentially produce more social support in combination. The Hero Book intervention can increase social support, number of coping strategies and contributes to the expectation of a better future life. However, it is also reported that the Hero Book intervention could have some unwanted consequences. The Tree of Life (+ Children’s Committees) intervention turned out to be the most beneficial of all three PSS interventions with regard to the selected indicators.

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3.5

REPSSI Organisational Capacity Development

3.5.1 REPSSI Staff

3.6

Financials

3.5.3 Lessons Learnt

REPSSI received continued support from its earlier core funders, Sida, SDC and NFSD from whom the bulk

A performance management system is now

The current compliment of staff is stretched, given

of the 2009 budget was received. Interest in specific project funding is steadily growing with contribution from

in place. From 2010 all rewards will be perfor-

the magnitude of the programme. REPSSI will review

new funding partners that include Symphasis Foundation, UNICEF and SAD. Our financial systems have grown

mance based.

this in the coming year. REPSSI is actively pursuing

from strength to strength with successive years of clean audits. REPSSI in 2010 will be strengthening in-country

Staff

various

fund raising projects and cost sharing with partners

registrations in preparation for harnessing in-country funding. This is necessitated by the countries’ recognition

organisational support mechanisms, such as

continued

benefit

from

which will enable the organisation to enhance its

and demand for our programme.

participation in REPSSI sponsored conferences,

technical human resource base.

workshops and subject matter forums led by experts. REPSSI supports formal studies for staff.

REPSSI needs to give priority to diversifying its fund-

Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2009

For example, all REPSSI staff attended in-house

ing base in order to sustain ever growing programme

Incoming Resources

training on Project Management which was

objectives and support the REPSSI Strategic Plan.

delivered by Thunderbird University Lecturers supported by NFSD in December 2009.

3.5.4 REPSSI Board Members

REPSSI experienced staff movement due to staff

We are grateful to our Board members for their

resignations, promotions and new appointments.

commitment and guidance through all the challenges

Dr. Linda Dube and Phillip Methula left the

we faced in 2009.

employ of REPSSI. Two new staff joined in as programme officers for the Central and South

Justice Euna Makamure – Vice Chairperson

sub-regions respectively.

Ms. Cynthia Mapaure – Board Treasurer Mrs. Lynette A. Mudekunye – Board Chairperson

3.5.2 Zimbabwe Office relocation from Bulawayo to Harare

Dr. Stefan Erich Germann Dr. Lewis Ndhlovu

Following a board decision, plans for relocating the

Mrs. Pelucy Ntambirweki

Zimbabwe sub regional office to Harare are at an

Ms. Nyambura Rugoiyo

advanced stage. The office will start operating from

Mrs. Noreen M. Huni

Harare in January 2010.

Mr. Kaumbu Mwondela Mrs. Levina Kikoyo

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Grants from donors Other income Interest received Total Incoming Resources Expended Resources Program costs Governance & Admin Costs Total Expended Resource Net (outgoing) resources for the year Fund balance as at 1 Jan Fund balance as at 31 Dec Balance Sheet at 31 December Furniture and Equipment Current assets Creditors Deferred Income (grants in advance) Nets Assets Represented by: Retained Income

2009 € 2 933 634 82 921 3 611 3 020 166 2 619 329 335 622 2 954 951 65 215 373 689 438 904 75 213 1 507 861 (243 156) (901 014) 438 904 438 904

2008 € 2 244 560 81 309 31, 634 2 357 503

1 934 146 356 342 2 290 488 67 015 306 674 373 689

Grants form donors Other income

64 304 2 394 177 (97 713) (1 987 079) 373 689

Program costs 373 689

Governance & Admin costs

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REPSSI Partners

Country Name

Angola Save the Children Child fund Africare World Vision Botswana Marang Mozambique World Vision International Child Development Programme Save the Children Wona Sanana Zimbabwe Community Working Group on Health Farm Orphan Support Trust Hospice Association of Zimbabwe Farm Community Trust of Zimbabwe

Malawi Malawi Girl Guides Association Consol Homes Orphan Care Namibia Catholic AIDS Action Churches Alliance for Orphans Philippi Trust Namibia Zambia Ministry of Education Child Fund Zambia Campaign for Female Education

Tanzania Africare Tanzania FHI/TUNAJALI Salvation Army Kwa Wazee Kenya Child Fund Kenya HOPE World Wide Uganda Child Fund Uganda World Vision Trans Cultural Psychosocial Organisation

sub -region

North

Country Name

South

East

sub -region

Central

3.7

Swaziland National Children’s Coordinating Unit – Deputy Prime Minister Office Save the Children Swaziland UNICEF Swaziland Lesotho Red Cross Lesotho Non Governmental Organizations Coalition (on the rights of the child) Touch Roots Africa South Africa Child Welfare South Africa Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund Red Cross Society South Africa Harriet Shezi Western Cape Education Department (WCED)

Regional Partners:

Collaborating Partners:

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Media in Education Trust Africa (MiET Africa) RAANGO (Regional African HIV&AIDS NGOs) Regional AIDS Training Network (RATN) RIATT (Regional Inter-Agency Task Team in East and Southern Africa) SADC (Southern African Development Community) SAfAIDS (Southern African HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service) SAT (Southern African AIDS Trust) Save the Children UK (SCUK) VSO RAISA (Voluntary Services Overseas, Regional AIDS Initiative of Southern Africa)

UNICEF – ESARO The Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) Thunderbird School of Global Management University of Kwa Zulu Natal (UKZN) Novartis Phamaceuticals Human Resources Department

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REPSSI’s International Cooperating Partners:

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