ACTD Projects
ACTD projects are listed under the relevant program areas below.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Helmand, funded through the SEHAT Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Jan 2014 – Dec 2016)
The project contributes to reduction of maternal, newborn and under-5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services are provided to the people in all 14 districts including the capital city Lashkargah through 65 health facilities (three District Hospitals, 14 Comprehensive Health Centers, one CHC plus, 32 Basic Health Centers, 13 Sub-Health Centers, a prison health center and a Mobile Health Team) and 455 Health Posts. Besides the services provision, 24 community midwives and 24 community health nurses will get pre-service training as part of capacity building component of this project. The project serves the entire 925,758 provincial population.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Ghor, funded through the SEHAT Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Jan 2014 – Dec 2016)
The project contributes to reduction of maternal, newborn and under-5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services are provided to the people in all 10 districts including capital city Feroz-Koh (Chaghcheran) through 60 health facilities (two District Hospitals, eight Comprehensive Health Centers, 22 Basic Health Centers, 26 Sub-Health Centers, 1 prison health center and one Mobile Health Team) and 407 Health Posts. Besides the services provision, 24 community midwives and 24 community health nurses will get pre-service training as part of capacity building component of this project. The project serves the entire 698,343 provincial population.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Paktia, funded through the PCH Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Nov 2009 – June 2015)
The project contributes to reduction of maternal, newborn and under 5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services are provided to the people in 11 districts of the province through 24 health facilities consisting of two District Hospitals, four Comprehensive Health Centers, nine Basic Health Centers, nine Sub-Health Centers and 208 Health Posts. The project serves 307,775 population of 11 districts in the province.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Helmand, funded through the SHARP Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Oct 2009 – Dec 2013)
The project contributed to reduction of maternal, newborn and under 5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services were provided in eight districts of the province through 27 health facilities consisting of one District Hospital, six Comprehensive Health Centers, 15 Basic Health Centers, five Sub-Health Centers and 256 Health Posts. The project served 399,200 provincial population.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Ghor, funded through the PGC Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Nov 2011 – Dec 2013)
The project contributed to reduction of maternal, newborn and under 5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services were provided in 10 districts of the province through 55 health facilities consisting of two District Hospitals, one enhanced Comprehensive Health Center (CHC plus), seven Comprehensive Health Centers, 20 Basic Health Centers, one Mobile Health Team, one prison health center, 23 Sub-Health Centers and 437 Health Posts. The project served 698,343 provincial population.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Sari-Pul, funded through the SHARP Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Oct 2009 – Dec 2013)
The project contributed to reduction of maternal, newborn and under 5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services were provided in five districts of Sari-Pul through 24 health facilities consisting of one District Hospital, four Comprehensive Health Centers, seven Basic Health Centers, 12 Sub-Health Centers and 153 Health Posts. The project served a total of 306,484 population.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Samangan, funded through the SHARP Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Oct 2009 – Dec 2013)
The project contributed to reduction of maternal, newborn and under 5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services were provided in three districts of Hazrat-e-Sultan, Feroz Nakhchir and Darasuf through 12 health facilities consisting of one District Hospital, one Comprehensive Health Center, six Basic Health Centers, four Sub-Health Centers and 63 Health Posts. The project served a total of 121,255 population.
Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) in Badghis, funded through the SHARP Program by MoPH Afghanistan (Mar 201 – Dec 2013)
The project contributed to reduction of maternal, newborn and under 5 mortality, improvement in child health and nutrition, and development of the health system within the province.
Basic health services were provided in two districts of Maqur and Bala Murghab through 10 health facilities consisting of one District Hospital, eight Basic Health Centers, one Sub-Health Center and 102 Health Posts. The project served a total of 113,700 population.
Improving Reproductive Health and Promoting Women's Empowerment in Herat Province, funded by UNFPA (Jan 2013 – Dec 2016)
The project aims at improving RH and empowering women through: (1) Provision of health services by deploying one Mobile Health Team; (2) training of nine community midwives; (3) training of 18 CHWs; and (4) establishment and equipping nine Family Health Houses (FHHs) in the three target districts of Farsi, Obe and Chesht-e-Sharif of Herat province. The project covers a total under-served population of 20,690 living in 29 villages of three districts.
Improved access to quality health services for Nomadic population in seven provinces under funds from HSS Program of MoPH (Dec 2013 – May 2015)
The project aims at improved access to quality primary health services for nomadic (Kuchi) population in Badakhshan, Balkh, Faryab, Jawzjan, Hirat, Kunduz and Samangan provinces. A total of eight Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) were established, 590 Community Health Workers (CHWs) both male and female and eight CHSs were trained and the nomad population are linked to the nearest BPHS facilities. Furthermore, rationalization and standardization of the health services package and detailed movement (migration) mapping is another important activity of the project.
Integrated Emergency Health, Nutrition, and Psychosocial Support Services to Waziristan EDPs in Gulan Camp of Khost, Johanniter/German Government (Nov 1, 2014 to Oct 31, 2015)
The project is providing essential emergency health services to the Externally-Displaced People (EDPs) from Waziristan who are settled in Gulan Camp of Khost. Health services are provided through one enhanced Basic Health Center (BHC+) clinic long with community-based psychosocial services through community-based counselling and referral. ACTD has built a modest building for the BHC+ in the camp and is providing health services consisting of OPD, reproductive health, child health, EPI, laboratory, nutrition, night-shift services and referral (dedicated ambulance).
Emergency Mobile Health Services for land-slide and flood affected people in three districts of Badakhshan province, funded by the Johanniter (Jul 2014 – Nov 2014)
Through this project, ACTD provided emergency primary health care (PHC), essential nutrition, and basic outreach services to 7,500 families affected by landslide and flood in Argo, Darayim and Yaftal-e-Sufla districts of Badakhshan through one Mobile Health Team.
Improved access to equitable emergency health services in conflict-affected districts of Helmand and Paktia Provinces, funded by WHO (Aug 2013 – May 2014)
The project aimed at improving access to equitable emergency health services in conflict-affected districts of Helmand and Paktia provinces through provision of health facility-based and community-based emergency primary health care. Through this project, essential emergency health services were provided to 20,546 people, while a total of 2,176 wounded people were managed through treatment and referral.
Civil Society Organizations Support Partnership with For-Profit Private Health Service Providers in Helmand, funded by WHO through HSS/MoPH (July 2013 – May 2015)
The project aims to reduce maternal and new born mortality and morbidity through partnership with private sector health providers. A total of 15 Private Health Service Delivery Points (PHSDP) were selected and supported under individual Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The staff of the target PHSDPs were trained in topics of Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), Infection Prevention (IP), and Health Management Information System (HMIS). The target PHSDPs reported a total of 73,623 outpatient visits managed according to the guidelines of the project.
Provide access to primary health care services of people living in conflict affected villages in four districts Helmand, funded by OCHA (Nov 2014 - Apr 2015)
The objectives of the project are: (1) to Improve access to health services with special focus on EPI and life-saving Primary Healthcare (PHC) services for people of the four districts (Dishu, Nad Ali, Nahr-e-Seraj and Lashkargah) who have low access to health services due to distant location, conflicts and land mines in the area; (2) to respond to the dire health needs of women and children through provision of at-door-step essential health services; and (3) to provide essential and basic health services for 80% of target population in remote villages located in geographically hard to reach areas. The project target population is 121,329 people.
Equipping 10 BHCs with microscopic diagnostic facilities in high-risk areas of Helmand, funded by GAVI through HSS/MoPH (Apr 2014 – Dec 2014)
The project aimed at contributing to the improvement of health status through strengthening health system by equipping 10 BHCs with microscopic diagnostic capacity in areas of high prevalence of malaria in Helmand province. 10 BHCs were equipped with lab facilities by recruiting and training of lab technicians and providing lab equipment and material.
Treatment and Rehabilitation Center for Drug-Addicted People in Uruzgan, funded by Save the Children (Apr 2009 – Apr 2015)
The project aims at providing treatment and counseling services to the drug addicts, and public awareness and screening in the communities through a treatment and counseling center in Tarinkot and three counseling centers in Chora, Dehrawod, and Charchino districts. During this period, a total of 1,302 drugs addicts got treatment and counseling services through center-based (1,120) and home-based (182) care, more than 1,000 drug addicts were provided counseling services and referred to the treatment and rehabilitation center, and 76 drug-quitters were referred to psychiatry center. Furthermore, a total of 3,528 community awareness sessions were also conducted.
Strengthening HIV/AIDS Provincial Program (SPHP) in Kandahar, funded by Global Fund through GIZ (Jul 2012 – Sep 2013)
The project objectives were: (1) to prevent the transmission of HIV among most at risk and other vulnerable populations; (2) to provide treatment, care and support to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA); and (3) to strengthen collaborative dual diagnosis and treatment for TB/HIV co-morbidity. The scope of services under this project consisted of providing HIV Counseling and Testing, reaching young people with HIV/AIDS education with behavior change communication (BCC), prevention outreach, risk-reduction activities through service delivery points (SDPs), broadcasting and distributing HIV information, education, communication (IEC) materials, and referral of cases to higher centers. In total, 910 people benefited from the program.
Strengthening HIV/AIDS Provincial Program (SPHP) in Kandahar, funded by Global Fund through MoPH (Oct 2013- Sep 2015)
As a continuation of the SPHP project implemented under the GIZ Principle-Recipient program, the project objectives are: (1) to prevent the transmission of HIV among most at risk and other vulnerable populations; (2) to provide treatment, care and support to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA); and (3) to strengthen collaborative dual diagnosis and treatment for TB/HIV co-morbidity. The scope of services under this project consisted of providing HIV Counseling and Testing, reaching young people with HIV/AIDS education with behavior change communication (BCC), prevention outreach, risk-reduction activities through service delivery points (SDPs), broadcasting and distributing HIV information, education, communication (IEC) materials, and referral of cases to higher centers. In total, 5,760 people benefited from the program.
Malaria Control Program (Training and Capacity Building Components) in Kandahar, Kabul, Samangan and Sari-Pul provinces, funded by Global Fund through MoPH and BRAC as Principle Recipient (May 2010 – Jan 2012)
This project aimed at Malaria control and was implemented by ACTD as sub-repient in Kandahar, Zabul, Samangan and Sar- e- Pul provinces. During the life of the project, a total of 5,661 men were served and reached through male health forums. Additionally, 5,907 women were served and reached through female health forums. A total of 110 public health care provider were trained on revised National Treatment Guidelines (NGT), Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDT) and Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT). In total, 75 Private Sector Provider trained on revised NTG and 1414 Community Health Workers were on Community-based Management of Malaria (CBMM).
Malaria Control Program (Training and Capacity Building Components) in Kandahar, funded by Global Fund through HN-TPO as Principle Recipient (May 2010 – Jan 2012)
The project objectives were: (1) to train public health care provider on malaria; (2) to conduct malaria health forum at community level; (3) to conduct female shura-e-Sehi meeting at Health Post level; (4) to train community health workers on Home-based Management of Malaria (HMM); and (5) to train private sector providers on malaria revised National Treatment Guidelines and bed net distribution.
Malaria Control Program (LLIN Distribution Component) in Helmand, funded by Global Fund through HN-TPO as Principle Recipient (May 2014 – Aug 2014)
The project objectives were distribution of Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets (LLINs) to community in Sangin district of Helmand province. A total of 32,200 LLINs distribution was undertaken in Sangin district of Helmand province under the health facility structure of BPHS.
Tuberculosis Control Program in Ghor, funded by Global Fund through BRAC as Principle Recipient (Oct 2013 – Dec 2013)
The project aimed at capacity building of Community Health Supervisors (CHSs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs) on community-based DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course strategy). During the project period, a total of 548 CHWs and 39 CHSs were trained on community DOTS.
TSFP Ghor (Five Districts)
Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) in five districts of Ghor province funded by the World Food Program (June 2014 – Dec 2014)
The project aimed at stabilizing and reducing the prevalence of moderate and acute malnutrition amongst children 6-59 months and pregnant and lactating women and preventing them from becoming severely malnourished by:(1) providing supplementary feeding to 1,723 pregnant and lactating women with MUAC <22.5 cm and 2,444 children 6-59 months with MUAC <12.5 cm; and (2) conducting IEC sessions hygiene, nutrition and primary health care for 4,167 women and <5 children care takers.
TSFP Ghor (Lal-wa-Sarijangal District)
Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program (TSFP) in Lal-wa-Sarjangal district of Ghor province funded by the World Food Program (Apr 2014 – Dec 2014)
The project aimed at reducing morbidities and mortalities among women and children associated with malnutrition in Lal Wa Sarjangal districts by implementing TSFP program. The program beneficiaries were 1500 MAM children and 930 acutely malnourished pregnant and lactating women.
TSFP Helmand
Targeted Supplementary Feeding Project (TSFP) in four districts of Helmand project funded by the World Food Program (Feb 2014 – Dec 2014)
The project aimed at treatment of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among children 6-59 months and acute malnutrition in pregnant and Lactating women (PLW) and building the capacity of health providers on TSFP.A total of 3,746 people (2,457 MAM children 8-59 months and 1,,289 acutely malnourished PLW will benefit from the program.
Emergency Nutrition Project Paktia
Provision of nutrition services to most vulnerable communities in priority districts of Helmand and Paktia provinces under funds from the CHF program of OCHA (Jun 2014 – Jun 2015)
The project aims at reducing morbidities and mortalities among women and children associated with malnutrition in very high priority districts of Paktia and Helmand provinces through access to and utilization of quality nutrition services. supplementary feeding program: (1) 31 OTP and SFP sites and 7 SCs will be established; (2) total of 71 HF staff trained on nutrition services; (3) around 370 HF staff and CHWs trained on IYCF; and (4) a total of 14,750 under five children and PLW admitted into the program.
CMAM Helmand
Community Based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) in Helmand province under fund from Save the Children (Jun 2013-Feb 2014)
The project objective was to decrease morbidity and mortality among children through providing treatment to children of severe acute malnutrition. During the project period, a total of 2,833 children were admitted to the OTP centers for treatment.
SFP Helmand
Supplementary feeding Program for pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and children in Helmand province funded by the world Food Program (Mar 2014-Dec 2014)
The project aimed at treatment of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) among children 6-59 months and acute malnutrition in pregnant and Lactating women (PLW). A total of 5,617 pregnant and lactating women and 5,617 children benefitted from the program so far.
Nutritional Support Project Ghor
Multi-sectoral nutrition sensitive and nutrition specific support to the most vulnerable population of Ghor province affected by sudden and slow onset disaster funded by Action Contra La Faim (April 2014 - Mar 2015)
The objective of the project is to improve nutrition security of the most vulnerable population affected by sudden and slow onset chronic disasters in Ghor Province through developing healthy practices among communities and increase the use of basic nutrition package delivered by BPHS IP. During this period, 11 HFs were identified for installation of latrine and rehabilitation and improvement of water sources is in progress.
IMAM BPHS Ghor
Continuity of Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM) activities within BPHS SEHAT mechanism in Ghor province funded by the UNICEF (August 2012- May 2014)
The objective of the project were to ensure the continuity and strengthening of the IMAM activities within BPHS under SEHAT mechanism transition. A total of 48 staffs trained on the job, 45 staffs were trained on IYCF and 45 people trained on water, sanitation and hygiene. to mainstream IMAM (including Infant and Young Child Feeding and Micro-nutrients supplementation) in their daily work and 2,494 severely malnourished children under 5 were admitted and received treatment at health facility level in conformity with SPHERE standards.
Multi-Nutrient Samangan and Saripul
Strengthening the introduction of Zinc and ORS in the treatment of diarrhea among children 0-59 months through PBHS Sector in Samangan and Saripul provinces under funds from the Micronutrient Initiative (Oct 2011-Mar 2014)
The project aimed at increasing coverage for zinc supplements and ORS in the treatment of diarrhea among children 0-59 months in selected districts of two provinces to at least 40% and compliance of 40% through the strengthened role of health facilities and CHWs in program delivery contributing to a reduction in morbidity due to diarrhea. During the project period, four staffs were trained as trainers of trainers and 57 clinic heads, 33 CHSs and 452 CHWs on the related topic. The program reached 174,516 people in the two provinces.
IMCHN in Paktia
Integrated Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition (IMCHN) in Paktia funded by UNICEF (Aug 2010 – Aug 2011)
The project aimed at establishment of sustainable outreach to communities in areas with low access to the available health services in Chamkani district of Paktia province in order to increase coverage of basic child survival interventions and maternal health services. Total population covered by this project was 26,700 residing in underserved villages of the district.
CMAM in Paktia and Sari Pul
Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) in Paktia and Sari Pul under funds from OXFAM/Novib, UNICEF and WFP (Apr 2011 – Mar 2013)
The project aimed at establishment and running of community-based nutritional support sites (CMAM sites) in the target areas of the two provinces. ACTD successfully implemented this project through establishment and maintaining of 34 CMAM sites in 34 health facilities. The total target beneficiaries of this project were 15,170 pregnant and lactating women (PLW) and 6,026 children of less than five years were the direct beneficiaries of the project, while the number of indirect beneficiaries reached to 903,000 people.
Community-Focused Nutrition in Sari Pul
Improving Nutrition for Mothers, Newborns and Children in Afghanistan – A community focused approach, implemented in Sari Pul under funds from Save the Children (June 2013 – 31 Dec 2013)
The project aimed at improving nutrition for mothers, newborns and children in Afghanistan through a community focused approach. During the period implemented by ACTD (till December 31, 2014) a total of 1,428 severe acutely malnourished (SAM) children were cured and 276 person (20 CHS, 158 male CHWs and 98 female CHWs) were trained on nutrition and IYCF. The total duration of the project was till the March 31, 2016, and the project was handed over to the new BPHS implementer after completion of the SHARP BPHS Sari Pul project implemented by ACTD and Swedish Committee.
Promoting sustainable and inclusive development through active involvement of local civil society in enhancement of government-community ties in three provinces, funded by the British Council/Tawanmandi (Jan 2013 – Mar 2014)
This project is implemented under the Tawanmandi program of the British Council in Kabul, Parwan and Helmand provinces. Three CSOs were selected and supported in each province. The project has two main components. First, the selected nine partner CSOs were supported in terms of development of leadership, enhancement of management systems and structures, and developing their capacities in civic engagement and community development. The second component of the project was related to civic engagement, advocacy and awareness-raising in the target areas. Through the partner CSOs, nine district level conflict resolutions and peace building committees (DCPC) were established. Awareness-raising and advocacy were carried out through educational sessions for 5,395 students (middle and high school) on legislation process and legal framework and discussion sessions with 2,886 community members on access to justice. A total of 683 community dialogues and community-level sessions for 2,926 people on anti-corruption were conducted. Three province-level conferences were organized on access to justice whereby provincial authorities, civil society and community elders discussed issues in their specific areas. Another important component of the project is public opinion research which is being implemented in the first quarter of 2015.
Initiative to Promote Afghan Civil Society (I-PACS) in southwestern region, funded by Counterpart/USAID (Oct 2011 – Mar 2013)
This project aimed at institutional capacity building of Intermediary Service Organizations (ISO) through trainings and technical assistance in Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul, and Uruzgan. Trainings and technical support was provided to two Civil Society Support Centers (CSSCs) and 20 targeted CSOs for building their institutional capacity. These CSOs were supported on continuous basis through a systematic system-building process. Furthermore, they were assisted for their fund-raising. ACTD also undertook 48 community and regional dialogues for enabling people in identification and prioritization of their problems and policy reforms. The regional dialogues were further brought to the national level, and ACTD actively participated in the facilitation of two national conferences to advocate for the priority issues identified in the process.
Strengthening Civil Society and Community Engagement in Peace Building and Conflict Resolution in Kandahar and Nangarhar, funded by British Council/Tawanmandi (Feb 2012 – Sep 2012)
The project main objective was to strengthen the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in relation to the peace building and conflict resolution processes. The intervention worked with the target people to raise their awareness on peace and conflict resolution and encourage people to change their attitudes and behavior which lead to violent conflict. Conflict resolution and peaceful co-existence was a major theme of the project. Through this project, one hundred CSOs and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) were supported in their role in peace-building and conflict resolution. Awareness-raising sessions reached to 2,600 people, and six peace committees were established. Furthermore, six resource centers were established in Nangarhar and Kandahar provinces.
Contributing to Building a Thriving Civil Society in Afghanistan, implemented in Nangarhar and Balkh under funds from CordAid – Phase 3 (Apr 2010 – Mar 2012)
To contribute to the development of vibrant and viable civil society in Afghanistan, ACTD implemented this project in Nangarhar and Balkh provinces. The focus of the project was on both the civil society organizations (CSOs) and the community at large. Six CSOs were identified, and their capacity was built in a systematic way. The organizational development needs of the partner CSOs was assessed at the outset of organizational development process, which resulted in identification of priority areas for technical assistance and regular hands-on support. At the community level, a total of 105,432 individuals (57,533 female & 47,899 male) received civic education. Another activity of the project resulted in five provincial and seven district level conferences in the two provinces.
Contributing to Building a Thriving Civil Society in Afghanistan, implemented in Nangarhar and Balkh under funds from CordAid – Phase 2 (Apr 2009 – Mar 2010)
The project aimed at contributing to the development of Afghan civil society and raising awareness of the common man and women on issues of Afghan civil society. In total, 2,148 civic educations sessions were conducted for 42,960 people (male and female). Additionally, the organization capacity of four civil society organizations (CSOs) was systematically developed through their needs assessment, training and technical support.
Developing of Vibrant Civil Society Development in Afghanistan, implemented in Nangarhar and Balkh provinces under funds from CordAid – Phase 1 (Apr 2008 – Mar 2009)
The main objective of the project was to contribute to the thriving of a viable and Afghanistan-oriented civil society in the country. The project supported existing civil society organizations (CSOs) to assume active role in the development of the country through raising voice for Afghans, forming bridge between the community and government, and to raise awareness of people on the developmental initiatives of the government. Furthermore, the project also directly worked with the communities to create awareness on the topics of peace building, human rights, democracy, constitution of Afghanistan, and promotion of health. At this phase of the project, two CSOs were identified for organizational development support. The institutional capacities of these organizations were developed through training, technical assistance and hands on support.
Support to the Electoral Process in Afghanistan (STEP) program in four southwestern provinces, funded by Counterpart International (Apr 2009 – Nov 2009)
This project aimed at raising community awareness on human and electoral rights in four provinces of southern region (Kandahar, Helmand, Zabul and Uruzgan) through conducting civic education sessions for community based Shuras, Mullas, women councils, minorities and disables.
Training of 60 Religious Scholar on democracy, civilized societies and peace building issues in Kandahar, funded by the US Embassy (June 2011 – Aug 2011)
The project was aimed to raise awareness and change behavior of Mullas (religious preachers) in regards to peace building, the constitution of Afghanistan, and international treaties for human rights, women rights and other conventions. The trained Mullas were then supported to advocate for peace building, rule of law and conflict resolution in accordance to the applicable laws of Afghanistan. A total of 60 Mullahs were trained and supported in the above mentioned topics.
Civic Education Program in Balkh, Samangan and Jawzjan under funds from UNDP-ELECT Project – Phase-1 (May 2009 – Jul 2009)
The project aimed at increasing awareness of citizens about the electoral processes and provision of enhanced information to voters to make informed decisions through civic/voter educations sessions, conducting meetings with community leaders, Mulas (religious preachers) and Ulemas (religious scholars), and through conducting public gatherings and meetings. Through the project, 3,120 Civic Education sessions were conducted for 93,600 voters, while 78 meetings were held with local councils, Mulas and Ulamas, and 39 Public meetings/gatherings were organized for the community.
Civic Education Program in Balkh, Samangan and Jawzjan under funds from UNDP-ELECT Project – Phase-2 (Sep 2009 – Nov 2009)
The project aimed at increasing awareness of citizens about the electoral processes and provision of enhanced information to voters to make informed decisions through civic/voter educations sessions, conducting meetings with community leaders, Mulas (religious preachers) and Ulemas (religious scholars), and through conducting public gatherings and meetings. Through the project, 2,080 Civic Education sessions were conducted for 62,400 voters, while 52 meetings were held with local councils, Mulas and Ulamas, and 62 Public meetings/gatherings were organized for the community.
Promoting Human Rights in southwestern region through community and CSO development, implemented in Kandahar under funds from Counterpart International (Apr 2009 – Aug 2010)
The project used two strategies to promote human rights through involvement of civil society. First, the capacity of local civil society organizations (CSOs) was built to incorporate human rights agenda in their strategic plans. Second, awareness of communities was raised in topics of human rights and other international conventions relevant to the community. Through the project, information sharing workshops were held for CSOs, CSO staff was trained in human rights topics, and 1,440 sessions were conducted. Furthermore, discussion sessions through local radios in Kandahar, Helmand, Urozgan and Zabul provinces were broadcasted.
Civil Society Development National Conference held in Kabul under funds from CordAid (Aug 2009)
ACTD conducted this one day conference in Kabul in 2009 where resource persons and participants participated from Kabul and other province. The main topics discussed in this conference were: (1) natural disasters and poverty; (2) presidential elections; and (3) women's situation in Afghanistan.
Institutional Development Support for ACTD implemented in Kabul and funded by CordAid (June 2007 – Mar 2008)
Through this institutional development project, Afghanistan Center for Training and Development worked on building its own institutional capacities in terms of development of systems, strategic planning, networking, and fund-raising. The foundational work was carried out by the ACTD core team through technical support from the civil society development experts of CordAid. ACTD developed its first strategic plan for the following five years, and developed networking with other developmental agencies in the country.
Community Midwifery Education (CME) School in Helmand, funded by MoPH (Aug 2014 – Aug 2016)
The project will lead to the developing human resources and cadres for health in order to improve BPHS service delivery through availability of qualified female staff in the remote health facilities. The CME School is part of the BPHS SEHAT project in Helmand. A total of 24 eligible women are being trained as community midwives in accordance to the standard two-year curriculum of CME program. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Midwifery Education (CME) School in Ghor, funded by MoPH (June 2014 – May 2016)
The project will lead to the developing human resources and cadres for health in order to improve BPHS service delivery through availability of qualified female staff in the remote health facilities. The CME School is part of the BPHS SEHAT project in Ghor. A total of 24 eligible women are being trained as community midwives in accordance to the standard two-year curriculum of CME program. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Midwifery Education (CME) School in Herat, funded by UNFPA (Mar 2014 – Feb 2016)
Through this project, nine community midwives will be trained as part of the "Improving Reproductive Health and Promoting Women's Empowerment" project. The trained community midwives will be stationed in Family Health Houses (FHHs) which will be established in the villages of the three target districts of Farsi, Obe and Chisht-e-Sharif of Herat province. The nine students are being trained as community midwives in accordance to the standard two-year curriculum of CME program. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the three districts where the planned nine FHHs will be established upon graduation of the students. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Midwifery Education (CME) School in Kandahar, funded by UNICEF (Jan 2011 – Sep 2013)
The project aimed at developing human resources and cadres for health in order to improve BPHS service delivery through availability of qualified female staff in the remote health facilities. A total of 20 eligible women were trained as community midwives in accordance to the standard two-year curriculum of CME program. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Midwifery Education (CME) School in Uruzgan, funded by Save the Children/AusAid (Jul 2012 – Jul 2014)
The project aimed at developing human resources and cadres for health in order to improve BPHS service delivery through availability of qualified female staff in the remote health facilities. A total of 24 eligible women were trained as community midwives in accordance to the standard two-year curriculum of CME program. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders. The project was awarded by the Afghanistan Midwifery and Nursing Education Accreditation Board (AMNEAB) for scoring 97% score.
Community Midwifery Education (CME) School in Helmand, funded by MoPH (Jan 2010 – Feb 2012)
The project aimed at developing human resources and cadres for health in order to improve BPHS service delivery through availability of qualified female staff in the remote health facilities. The CME School was part of the BPHS SHARP project in Helmand. A total of 24 eligible women were trained as community midwives in accordance to the standard two-year curriculum of CME program. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders. The school was awarded for scoring 95% marks in the accreditation assessment carried out by Afghanistan Midwifery and Nursing Education Accreditation Board (AMNEAB).
Community Health Nursing Education (CHNE) School in Helmand, funded by MoPH (May 2013 – Sep 2015)
The CHNE School will train 24 community health nurses (CHNs) upon completion of the two-year standard CHNE curriculum. The graduated CHNs will be deployed in the remote health facilities located near to their houses. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Health Nursing Education (CHNE) School in Helmand, funded by MoPH (Aug 2014 – Aug 2016)
The CHNE School is a component of the SEHAT BPHS project and will lead to the training of 24 community health nurses (CHNs) upon completion of the two-year standard CHNE curriculum. The graduated CHNs will be deployed in the remote health facilities located near to their houses. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Health Nursing Education (CHNE) School in Ghor, funded by MoPH (Jun 2014 – Jul 2016)
The CHNE School is a component of the SEHAT BPHS project and will lead to the training of 24 community health nurses (CHNs) upon completion of the two-year standard CHNE curriculum. The graduated CHNs will be deployed in the remote health facilities located near to their houses. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Health Nursing Education (CHNE) School in Uruzgan, funded by Save the Children/AusAid (Jun 2013 – Jul 2015)
The CHNE School is a component of the "Children of Uruzgan Program" of AusAid which is aimed at developing sustainable human resources in the province. The project will lead to the training of 25 community health nurses (CHNs) upon completion of the two-year standard CHNE curriculum. The graduated CHNs will be deployed in the remote health facilities located near to their houses. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Health Nursing Education (CHNE) School in Paktia, funded by MoPH (Mar 2014-Jun 2016)
The CHNE School will lead to the training of 36 community health nurses (CHNs) upon completion of the two-year standard CHNE curriculum. The graduated CHNs will be deployed in the remote health facilities located near to their houses. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Community Health Nursing Education (CHNE) School in Nuristan, funded by MoPH (Mar 2014-Jun 2016)
The CHNE School will lead to the training of 38 community health nurses (CHNs) upon completion of the two-year standard CHNE curriculum. The graduated CHNs will be deployed in the remote health facilities located near to their houses. The eligible students were recruited from the remote villages of the province where the local health facilities are chronically under-staffed with female workers. The recruitment was carried out in consultation with provincial and district authorities and the community elders.
Training on "Community-based Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (CIMCI)" for CHWs in Helmand under funds from the British Embassy (Feb 2013 – Aug 2014)
The project aimed to improve child health through provision of Community-IMCI trainings to male and female Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Supervisors (CHSs). A total of 914 CHWs and CHSs were trained on theoretical and practical management of two modules of common childhood illness (Pneumonia and Diarrhea) in accordance to the standard C-IMCI training curriculum.
Training on "Community-based Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (CIMCI)" for CHWs in Uruzgan under funds from the Save the Children/AusAid (Dec 2012 - Nov 2013)
The project aimed to improve child health through provision of Community-IMCI trainings to male and female Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Supervisors (CHSs). A total of 532 CHWs and 15 CHSs were trained on theoretical and practical management of two modules of common childhood illness (Pneumonia and Diarrhea) in accordance to the standard C-IMCI training curriculum.
Training on "Community-based Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (CIMCI)" for CHWs in Kunduz, Baghlan, Badakhshan and Takhar, funded by MoPH (Mar 2012 – Feb 2013)
The project aimed to improve child health through provision of Community-IMCI trainings to male and female Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Community Health Supervisors (CHSs) in the four provinces. A total of 2,437 CHWs and CHSs were trained on module-I and 2,589 were trained on module-II theoretical and practical aspects of the management of two common childhood illness (Pneumonia and Diarrhea) in accordance to the standard C-IMCI training curriculum.
Training on "Community-based Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (CIMCI)" for CHWs in Kunar, Nuristan and Laghman funded by MoPH (Mar 2009 – Apr 2011)
The project aimed to improve child health through provision of Community-IMCI trainings to male and female Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the four provinces. A total of 1,166 CHWs (consisting of 470 female CHWS and 696 male CHWs) were trained on theoretical and practical management of two modules of common childhood illness (Pneumonia and Diarrhea) in accordance to the standard C-IMCI training curriculum.
Quality Public Health Management Courses for provincial PPHD teams, funded by MoPH/GAVI-HSS (May 2011 – Oct 2012)
The training project aimed at building the managerial and administrative capacities of the provincial health teams consisting of the Provincial Public Health Director (PPHD), and the Provincial Public Health Officers (PPHOs). A total of 296 members of the provincial public health teams were trained in five priority topics of Basic Management, Basics/Fundamentals of Leadership, Proposal Writing, Report Writing, and Disaster Management. ACTD developed customized training manuals for the five topics which were translated into Pashto and Dari languages.
In-Service Training to health facility staff of 13 provinces, funded by MoPH/HSS (Feb 2009 – Oct 2010)
Through this project, the health workers of all health facilities were trained in the 13 USAID-focus provinces of Badakhshan, Baghlan, Bamyan, Faryab, Ghazni, Herat, Jawzjan, Kabul, Kandahar, Khost, Paktia, Paktika, and Takhar. A total of 679 health care providers at different levels of BPHS were trained in eight clinical areas (advance and basic Emergency Obstetric Care (EoC), Antenatal Care (ANC), Postnatal Care (PNC), Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI), Family planning, essential drugs use, immunization (EPI) and nutrition.
Community cadres training program in Uruzgan under funds from Dutch Consortium for Uruzgan (Apr 2009 – Jun 2012)
The objective of the project was to respond to the shortage of qualified mid-level health workers such as community nurses, community pharmacists, and community laboratory technicians in the province. Through this project, ACTD trained 18 community nurses (10 female and 8 male), 14 community pharmacists and 10 community laboratory technicians. These health workers were deployed in the needy health facilities in the province.
Organizational capacity-building for women-led Afghan non-governmental organizations in Kabul, funded by Rockefeller Foundation (Feb 2009 – Feb 2010)
Institutional development support was provided to the six women-led non-governmental organization (NGOs) consisting AWRC, AWSE, ECW, HRRAC, LCSAWC, and THRA. The institutional development was carried out in a systematic way, whereby the capacity of their core teams were built in areas of strategic planning, human resources management, monitoring and evaluation and finance in the basis of the participatory need assessment. Beside capacity development, they were supported to refine their systems and structures, and develop tools, manuals and procedures for their administrative needs.
Learning for Life (literacy) project in selected districts of Uruzgan, funded by Save the Children (April 2009 – March 2014)
The project aimed at providing learning for life (literacy) training to men and women of Tarinkot, Chora, Dehrawood and Char Chino districts of Uruzgan. Totally, 1,400 individuals (775 male and 625 female) benefited from this one year training program.
Establishment of Cross-border Cooperation Support Center in Kunduz under fund from GIZ (Nov 2009 – Sep 2010)
The project aim was to improve the livelihood of the families living in the border areas of Afghanistan with Tajikistan through involvement of small traders to promote and develop cross-border economic network and undertake trade. A cross-border cooperation support center was established, whereby 210 traders (male and female) received consultancy services on setting up and running of business, cross border business, legal aspects of cross-border business and other related issues. In addition, 178 traders (116 male and 62 female) received classroom training on the above-mentioned topics.
Establishment of Cross-border Cooperation Support Center in Takhar under fund from GIZ (Nov 2009 – Sep 2010)
The project aim was to improve the livelihood of the families living in the border areas of Afghanistan with Tajikistan through involvement of small traders to promote and develop cross-border economic network and undertake trade. A cross-border cooperation support center was established, whereby 263 traders (male and female) received consultancy services on setting up and running of business, cross border business, legal aspects of cross-border business and other related issues. In addition, 183 traders (133 male and 50 female) received classroom training on the above-mentioned topics.
Establishment and running of Business Development Center (BDC) in Uruzgan, funded by Royal Dutch Embassy (Nov 2009 – Oct 2012)
The project aimed at providing opportunity for the newly graduated high-school students to get technical support to undertake or strengthen small business activities, get the necessary information and skill to successfully manage their business, and get connected to other support institution in relation to their business. The project trained 339 students in business management "Strat and Improve Your Business (SIYB)", 448 in English and 327 in basic computer. Besides, a Photoshop and internet café was also established in the capital city of Tarinkot.
Community Based Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction Program (CBDRRP) in Sari Pul Province under funds from Oxfam/Novib (Sep 2010 – Sep 2011)
The project aimed at contributing to the reduction of damages to lives, livelihoods and properties of vulnerable communities affected by conflict and natural calamities. These communities were supported through strengthening humanitarian emergency preparedness and response capacities of all stakeholders in the targeted three districts (central district, Kohistanat, and Sozma Qala) of Sari Pul Province. The project beneficiaries were 16,200 people in three districts.
Community Health Council (Jalas-e-Sehi Jameya) project in Helmand, funded by COMPRI-A/Constella Futures (July 2009 – Jan 2010)
The project aimed at creating awareness among the communities on family planning, health, hygiene and the use of ORS in four districts – Lashkargah, Girishk, Nad Ali, and Nawa. Totally, 6,400 adult male and 6,400 adult female were trained on the above topics.
Provision of Trainings to COMPRI-A target groups in Kunar, under fund from COMPRI-A/Constella Futures (Jun 2008 – Jun 2009)
The project aimed at contributing to decreasing maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) in the province through promoting health knowledge and behavior. The project trained private-sector health workers, community health workers (CHWs), community Shura members and women of reproductive age in order to enhance their knowledge on health and hygiene, increase their access to and use of COMPRI-A health products and services, and promote positive health choices among women and men regarding family planning and other health issues at the family level. ACTD trained 1,600 people during the project.
Provision of Trainings to COMPRI-A target groups in Nuristan, under fund from COMPRI-A/Constella Futures (Jun 2008 – Jun 2009)
The project aimed at contributing to decreasing maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR) in the province through promoting health knowledge and behavior. The project trained private-sector health workers, community health workers (CHWs), community Shura members and women of reproductive age in order to enhance their knowledge on health and hygiene, increase their access to and use of COMPRI-A health products and services, and promote positive health choices among women and men regarding family planning and other health issues at the family level. ACTD trained 1,600 people during the project.
Improving employment through building marketable capacities of men and women in Uruzgan, funded by GIZ (Nov 1, 2014 – March 31, 2015)
This project is aimed at empowering men and women in marketable skills through provision of trainings in the areas of basic Information Technology (IT), basic business skills, English literacy and vocational skills in Tarin Kot city of Uruzgan province. The project will train 40 girls/women in basic IT, 150 men in basic business skills, 80 men in English literacy and 45 girls/women in tailoring topics.
Empowering poor families through vocational training in Balkh, funded by GIZ (Dec 2009 – Apr 2010)
The project aimed at reducing economic burden of families and enabling jobless and unskilled people to be economically productive. A total of 30 adult males were trained in carpentry and 30 adult males were trained in electrician skills in Balkh province. The trained individuals were provided with the required tools to start work and become economically in-dependent, and to ultimately provide economic support to their families.
Vocational Training/ Support to street working children in Kandahar and Spin Boldak, funded by UNICEF (Apr 2012 – Apr 2013)
A component of the support to street working children project of ACTD in Kandahar and Spin Boladak was to support the guardians and elder family members of the street working children to mitigate the root causes of children working on the streets through provision of family and community supports. The total target of the project was 300 families of street working children in Kandahar province.
Tracer Study of Basic Education Graduates and Dropout in Vocational Education and Training program in Balkh, funded by GIZ (Oct 2013 – Jan 2014)
This study was a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the GIZ program for Promotion of Vocational Education and Training in Afghanistan. ACTD conducted the study and used mixed-methods research methodology. A comprehensive report was produced on factors related to the dropouts. The combination of quantitative and qualitative methods was used and totally 1173 interviews were conducted in 29 provinces (55 Schools, 29 Provinces).
Assessing the Perception of Students on TVET Teacher Training Academy (TTTA) in Kabul, funded by GIZ (Aug 2012 – Oct 2013)
The study was a comprehensive assessment of the students studying in TTTA. The purpose of this study was to explore students' opinion on TTTA, specifically exploring their views, feelings, judgment, personal experience and reaction towards factors and situation in the TTTA program in order to identify their needs and expectations with current education system in TTTA. This was a cross-sectional survey of 696 students which was conducted at the TTTA in Kabul.
Assessing the Perception of Students in TVET schools in 29 provinces, funded by GIZ (Jan 2012 – Apr 2012)
This study was a qualitative research conducted in TVET (Commercial/Technical Vocational Education and Training) Schools in 29 provinces of Afghanistan (except for Ghor, Daikundi, Sari Pul, Logar and Badghis provinces). The study sought to determine the social background of the students, their educational career pathway, reasons why they enrolled and the future plans of the students after their graduation from the TVET. The target population was a sample of 604 among the students from 50 TVET schools in 29 provinces of Afghanistan.
Birth registration mapping in Afghanistan, implemented in 13 provinces under funds from UNICEF (Oct 2012- Dec 2012)
This study was conducted in the 13 UNICEF priority provinces of Afghanistan namely Badghis, Balkh, Bamyan, Daikundi, Ghor, Helmand, Herat, Kandahar, Nangarhar, Paktia, Paktika, Urzugan and Zabul to map Birth Registration Centers, assess their functionality and challenges being faced while engaged in the birth registration process. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods and thus out of total 1,466 birth registration centres, 1,458 centers were mapped and out of these 1438 were interviewed by study team.
Pre- and Post-project implementation KAP study on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in three provinces, funded by UNICEF (Jun 2012 - Mar 2014)
As part of "Development of National Communication Strategy for Health and Hygiene at the Family-Level" project, ACTD conducted this pre- and post-project implementation qualitative study on knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of families regarding health and hygiene in three provinces, namely Ghor, Sar-i-Pul and Paktia. The study feed to the identification of priority areas and finalization of the strategy in the pre- and post-implementation phases respectively.
Formative Research on Communication Mechanisms Related to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene under funds from UNICEF (Jun 2012 – Mar 2014)
The objective of this formative research was to gather information from organizations that have expertise and front-line experience about hygiene issues in different geographical areas. This formative qualitative research was one component of a larger, three-tiered survey aimed at understanding the issues of existing key hygiene behaviors and practices among most vulnerable groups, Identifying areas and the target groups for improvement, Identifying key existing practices and available channels of communications for various identified target groups. In close coordination with the Health Promotion Directorate of MoPH and the UNICEF, ACTD identified 35 key informants from the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD), Ministry of Education (MoE), the UNICEF, and international and national NGOs active in hygiene promotion activities.
Rapid Nutrition Need Assessment in Balkh and Jawzjan, funded by Save the Children (May 2010)
The objectives of project were to: (1) identify the most vulnerable and at risk children, families and caregivers; (2) assess the needs of the children and their families for formulating appropriate emergency response strategies; (3) provide baseline on existing water and sanitation facilities; and (4) provide baseline on knowledge, attitude and practices regarding health and hygiene.
Tracer study on TVET Graduates in 20 provinces of Afghanistan, funded by GIZ (October 2012)
The purpose of this study wasto understand outcomes of the TVET system (Commercial/Technical Vocational Education and Training), and its relevance to the job market. The resultant data on TVET graduates would serve as a baseline for the post-graduation monitoring of the program. The specific objectives of this study were: (1) to find out the yearly career paths and education choices of TVET graduates; (2) assess students placement; (3) determine employment/ unemployment rates; and (4) to trace transitions between educational thresholds. ACTD successfully conducted up to 510 interviews of both 12th and 14th degree graduates in 20 provinces of Afghanistan (Balkh, Heart, Kapisa, Kunduz, Baghlan, Helmand, Jwazjan, Ningarhar, Parwan, Faryab, Badakhshan, Kandahar, Kunar, Khost, Farah, Samangan, Daikundi, Laghman and Wardak).
Baseline and End-line C-IMCI Survey in Uruzgan, funded by Save the Children(Nov 2011 and Aug 2013)
The project aimed at creating benchmarks and knowing the outcome of knowledge of CHWs on topics of Community-based Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (C-IMCI). ACTD designed and conducted the base line survey to create benchmarks for the C-IMCI project and the end line survey served to study and analyze the change which had occurred as a result of the C-IMCI project. This survey used a cross-sectional cluster sampling methodology and 805 households were interviewed.
Baseline and End-line C-IMCI Survey in Helmand, funded by the British Council (Feb 2013 and Aug 2014)
The project aimed at creating benchmarks and knowing the outcome of knowledge of CHWs on topics of Community-based Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (C-IMCI). ACTD designed and conducted the base line survey to create benchmarks for the C-IMCI project and the end line survey served to study and analyze the change which had occurred as a result of the C-IMCI project. This survey used a cross-sectional cluster sampling methodology and 240 households were interviewed.
Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) baseline and End-line Household Survey in four provinces, funded by HSSP (Jun 2010 – Aug 2012)
ACTD conducted this Post Partum Hemorrhage household survey (baseline and end line) to assess impact of the intervention on "prevention of postpartum hemorrhage" in relation to the coverage and safety of services and improvement in the knowledge of beneficiaries. This cross sectional pre and post design household survey was conducted through quantitative data collection method among eligible women. Within the framework of this study, PPH base-line and end-line surveys of residents were held in four provinces namely Kabul (Qarabagh district), Jawzajan (Khosh tepa district), Faryab (Almar district) and Badakhshan (Zebak district). The study result shows that the trained CHWs were able to reach communities and provide them with necessary information about PPH and related issues. As result, findings shown from base-line and end-line household surveys that, the CHWs were able to provide information on PPH to more than half of women who were interviewed, provide information on Misoprostol to more than one-third of pregnant women, provided information to more than half of pregnant women who were interviewed in base-line and end-line household survey about signs of excessive bleeding and its causes, and offered Misoprostol to one-third of pregnant women.
Study on Evaluation of Effectiveness of Mobile Health Team (MHT) Services in eleven provinces, funded by UNICEF (Dec 2010 – Apr2011)
The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness and impact of the Mobile Health Teams (MHTs) as per the stated objectives of the program and to inform future programming. The study was conducted in Badakshan, Badghis, Balkh, Bamyan, Daykundi, Heart, Kunar, Nimroz, Parwan, Sar-e-pul, and Takhar using both qualitative and quantitative methods in conjunction with cost-effectiveness analysis. Statistical comparisons were made between MHTs and two other fixed health facility types – Basic Health Center and Sub-Health Center.
Public Opinion Research on Municipality Performance in TarinKot city of Uruzgan, funded by CHEMONICS (Mar 2011 – June 2011)
The purpose of the study was to furnish CHEMONICS International RAMP-UP South (Regional Afghan Municipality Program – Urban Population) with evidence-based information regarding perception, knowledge and satisfaction of the urban population about TarinKot municipality. The study utilized quantitative and qualitative approaches and 800 interviews were conducted with men, women and youths. It was concluded that respondents largely had a negative view of the municipality's performance and general service delivery. It was recommended that the municipality should focus on effective dissemination of information to the residents and improve its client service delivery.
KAP study on Demand for Health Services Utilization, conducted in six provinces under funds from HSS/GAVI (Oct 2009 – March 2010)
The purpose of the study was to assess factors responsible for the low utilization of public health services. The study was conducted in six representative provinces, namely Baghlan, Bamyan, Herat, Kabul, Laghman and Paktia in order to devise responsive strategies, and utilize the evidence for national campaigns regarding increased utilization of public health facility services. The study carried out social mapping (48 exercises), in-depth interviews with mothers and heads of household (92 interviews), key informant interviews (144 interviews) and focus group discussions (48 FGDs).
KAP study on Gender Barriers against Improved Reproductive Health Services, conducted in eight provinces, funded by HSSP (Aug 2008 – May 2009)
The purpose of this qualitative national level study was to assess gender barriers against provision and utilization of reproductive health services through public health facilities. The study was implemented in eight provinces of Afghanistan consisting of Badakhshan, Baghlan, Bamyan, Daikundi, Faryab, Herat, Logar and Paktia. The study was to inform policies and programs to streamline responsive strategies in relation to real needs of the women. In total, 52 FGDs, and 248 in-depth interviews were conducted in the target provinces.
Needs Assessment of Afghan Traders and Handicrafts in Balkh and Faryab provinces, funded by GIZ (May 2010 – Jun 2010)
The purpose of the study was to identify the training and skill building needs of Afghan traders in the areas of economic and legal topics, better understanding and use of cross-border markets potential, and cross-border procedures, and to assess cross border social and economic relations.
Organizational Assessment of the partners of ZOA International in Uruzgan, funded by ZOA International (January and February 2009)
The organizational assessment was aimed at reviewing systems of the 18 partner organizations of ZOA International, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and recommend next steps for institutional support. The assessment was carried out in a participatory manner with participation and inclusion of the senior staff of the target organizations.
Hospital Assessment and Capacity Building in Nangarhar, Kunar and Kunduz provinces, funded by EC (Sep 2008 – March 2009)
ACTD conducted this assessment in three provinces of Afghanistan namely Nangarhar, Kunar and Kunduz provinces. A total of four hospitals (a district and provincial hospital in Nangarhar, a provincial hospital in Kunar and a district hospital in Kunduz) were assessed. It was a joint effort of the assessment team and hospital staffs where gaps were identified and necessary trainings were provided to the hospitals staffs.
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