*Y.C.* PARISH ACTION COMMITTEE ON HIV/AIDS
I lost an uncle with his family to AIDS in 2001. This motivated my thinking towards this direction because early detection of HIV through VCT will reduce AIDS prevalence to the barest minimum. Infected and affected individuals will be adequately catered for. Non reactive clients will be adequately counseled.
About You
Section 1: About You
First Name
Chinelo Stella
Last Name
Achebe
Website
Organization
Parish Action Volunteer,Nyanya,Abuja,Nigeria.
Country
Are you an individual between the ages of 18 and 35 who would like to apply for a nine month Young Champions Program mentored by an Ashoka Fellow?
Yes
Section 2: About Your Organization
Organization Name
Parish Action Volunteer,Nyanya,Abuja,Nigeria.
Organization Website
Organization Phone
Organization Address
Organization Country
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Your idea
Name Your Project
*Y.C.* PARISH ACTION COMMITTEE ON HIV/AIDS
Country your work focuses on
Nigeria
Describe Your Idea
I lost an uncle with his family to AIDS in 2001. This motivated my thinking towards this direction because early detection of HIV through VCT will reduce AIDS prevalence to the barest minimum. Infected and affected individuals will be adequately catered for. Non reactive clients will be adequately counseled.
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Innovation
What makes your idea unique?
As we have started at the grass level, we hope to capture more clients effectively especially the poor in the society who might not have the means to access help from big organizations.
My idea is unique because I have had a direct experience with the devastating havoc of AIDS and I am very passionate about my idea towards reducing its prevalence if assisted.
Do you have a patent for this idea?
No
Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
What impact have you had?
• I have gained the confidence of my parishioners on the issue of HIV/AIDS and also I have affected the lives of my clients positively.
• People within and around my church community now confidently work in for routine VCT.
• Awareness has been created on HIV/AIDS issue in my parish.
Problem
• We lack enough funds to procure our rapid test kits and also we do not have equipments to run more test e.g. CD4 count assay.
• Adequate number of volunteers is also one of our primary problems.
• Poor environment
Actions
We are about writing to well spirited individuals and bigger NGOs soliciting for funds.
Announcements are made in the church inviting parishioners to join the volunteer group to fight this HIV/AIDS scourge.
Results
We anticipate a positive response soon.
What will it take for your project to be successful over the next three years? Please address each year separately, if possible.
1st Year
Funding, Serious advocacy campaign, Procurement of facilities that will facilitate the program, Recruitment and Training of Volunteers
2nd Year
VCT program proper.
3rd Year
Positive results.
What would prevent your project from being a success?
Lack of funding and enough man power.
How many people will your project serve annually?
More than 10,000
What is the average monthly household income in your target community, in US Dollars?
$50 - 100
Does your project seek to have an impact on public policy?
No
Sustainability
What stage is your project in?
Operating for 1‐5 years
Is your organization a
Non‐profit/NGO/citizen sector organization
Is your initiative connected to an established organization?
Yes
If yes, provide organization name.
SS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH NYANYA ACTION COMMITTEE ON HIV/AIDS.
How long has this organization been operating?
1‐5 years
Does your organization have a Board of Directors or an Advisory Board?
No
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with NGOs?
Yes
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with businesses?
No
Does your organization have a non-monetary partnerships with government?
Yes
Please tell us more about how these partnerships are critical to the success of your innovation.
Without the partnerships affirmed above, it will be practically impossible for us to carry out our VCT program. This is because we obtain our work materials from them and our referrals are basically at the health facilities in their network. So you can agree with me that without them, we are completely incapacitated unless until we succeed in sourcing funds from elsewhere.
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Comments
Chinelo,
You seem really passionate and dedicated to working towards solutions for HIV/AIDS. How do you specificlaly see the impact of your work on HIV/AIDS impacting young girls and women of reproductive age? Do you have ideas on how the program could be tailored to address the unique needs of mothers or soon-to-be mothers that are at risk or have HIV/AIDS?
I'm not quite sure if I understand your innovation. Could you provide more specific details on how exactly this will be done, where the testing will take place, how you will encourage mothers to participate in VCT, your plans for health professionals and community support, and what resources will be available for women who are HIV positive?
I look forward to hearing more details soon!
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