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NAFOPHANU ACTIVITIES 2009
Stella Kentutsi – Programme Manager
The National Forum of PLHA Networks in Uganda is an umbrella organization that coordinates all forums, associations and groups of PLHAs in Uganda. Since inception in 2003, NAFOPHANU has undertaken numerous activities amidst challenges. The transitional period is over and a lot has taken place. Have a glance at the numerous activities and events;
National Strategic Plan (NSP) 2008/09-2012/13 sensitisation; The one-day NSP sensitization for District Forum leaders was undertaken for the 8 operational regions of NAFOPHANU. This was intended for the district forum leaders to align all their programmes according to the new NSP.
Annual General meeting (AGM); The AGM took place on Saturday 12 July 2008. It was attended by District Chairpersons and Coordinators, National networks, Development partners, members of staff and well wishers. Strategic Plan Review meeting; As part of the restructuring process, the NAFOPHANU Strategic Plan 2004-2009 has been   reviewed. A new strategic direction has been forged to soar the Forum to new heights
UBC Television Programme; As part of advocacy, image branding and information sharing and dissemination, NAFOPHANU has two bi-monthly programmes on UBC Television. Catch us every first and third Friday of the month from 9:30-10:30 in a live talk show.
CBS FM Radio Programme; The radio advocacy and information sharing programme has been ongoing since the beginning of July. Do not miss us every Thursday 2:30-3:00 PM
Consortium of Advocates for Access to Treatment (CAAT); Due to problems associated with access to ART, the Consortium of Advocates for Access to ART was formed. Meetings are held every month with different partners to forge a way forward in regard to timely access, no shortage and stock outs, and change of regimen among others.
The Programme Manager inspects exhibitions by women PHA
groups in Mityana
Nafophanu team meets Kalangala PHA women's livelyhood
improvement projects
District Forums and Networks Activities
- Kampala District Forum held its annual meeting on Saturday 28 June 2008 in the NAFOPHANU Boardroom. Thereafter, elections were held and Mr. Richard Sserunkuuma was elected Chairperson of the District Forum.
- Mityana District Forum held its annual general meeting.
- A team of NAFOPHANU staff visited Wakiso District Forum of PHAs for support supervision and UBC TV coverage. TAPA, Kakiri Caring Family and Namayumba Drama Group Networks under Wakiso were visited as well as Kiyita Family Alliance for Development (KIFAD) which is a partner organization with Wakiso District Forum of PHAs.
- On 29 June 2008, the National Coordinator together with officials from KIFAD toured capacity building projects in Nabweru Sub-County and later had a discussion with counselors that were trained with support from CCF.
- Isingiro District Forum held its annual meeting on Wednesday 2 July 2008 at the District Head Quarters. A new Executive was elected and sworn in by the District Focal Point Person.
- The National Coordinator visited Kabale District Forum of PHAs from 17-20 July 2008. He visited the District Forum offices, a number of networks, the partners and district leadership.
- The National Coordinator visited Kalangala District Forum of PHAs from Wednesday 30 July to 2 August 2008. The visit exposed him to the activities of the Forum, their partners, the networks and the relationship between/among them all.
Review of the constitution; A review committee of the NAFOPHANU constitution, guided by a lawyer, met and recommended a number of changes which were incorporated by the General Assembly.
Housed networks; The Forum houses a number of networks in the spirit of fraternity and brotherhood. They are; FOCAGIFO, POMU, UYP and SALT
Global ImplementersExhibition; NAFOPHANU exhibited at the Global Implementers conference from 3-7 June 2008 at Serena Hotel using two of its networks i.e. FOCAGIFO and Wakiso District Forum of PHAs.
Candlelight Memorial Day celebrations; This was celebrated in Luwero and NAFOPHANU sent representatives. The theme was, ‘Never Give Up, Never forget’
M&E tools; M&E tools were developed and distributed to collect data for planning purposes. The four tools included; District networks (their activities, funders, areas of specialization and challenges), PHA resource persons in Uganda, ART access and capacity gaps for district forums. Information collected from all the districts will help in the planning process.
Joint AIDS Review (JAR); The consultations were held with all district forum leaders so that challenges were identified and priorities laid before submission to Uganda AIDS Commission Partnership conference.
Recruitment of staff; The Forum has new staff members .The National Coordinator and Programme Manager reported on 2 May while the Administrative Assistant, Monitoring & Evaluation and Advocacy officers reported on 1 July.
Internship; 8 interns from Makerere University, Islamic University in Uganda, St. Lawrence University, Uganda Christian University and Makerere Business School were enrolled to do their internship in the Forum.
Website rejuvenation; Plans for the revival of NAFOPHANU website are in very high gear. http://www.nafophanu.org and http://www.nafophanu.net will give each visitor an insight of what NAFOPHANU is all about. Each district should brace for a customized NAFOPHANU e-mail.
The Great Lakes Initiative on AIDS (GLIA); The project has component two of its programmes which caters for PHAs and truck drivers in the six countries of DRC, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda. The Forum is heavily engaged in it to ensure that PHAs enjoy the benefits as positive living is encouraged.
Capacity building for District Forum leaders; The training in proposal writing, resource mobilization, financial management and financial reporting took place from 28-31 July 2008 for all the districts of Uganda.
Advocacy skills training; Advocacy skills training for West Nile and Karamoja districts took place 23-26 July 2008 and. The four-day residential training was intended to equip the PHA leaders in the two regions with advocacy skills.
Board governance training; The training of the new Board in Board governance skills took place at Metropole Hotel Kampala on 25 July 2008. They were joined by the Institutional Mentor, a representative of the AIDS Development Partners (NUMAT) and a member of staff.
Joint Board retreat; This took place on Saturday 26 July 2008 at Metropole Hotel Kampala. It was attended by the new Board members, old Board Members, AIDS Development Partners, terminated and current staff members. Partners included CSF, Irish AID, Uganda AIDS Commission, World Vision, NUMAT, International HIV/AIDS Alliance, OXFAM among others. This was intended to share experience, expectations and forge a strategic direction for the Forum.
Stephen Lewis Fund Projects; Cheques for the remaining recipients of the fund were dispatched. Monitoring and evaluation of the project has started.
Global Fund; NAFOPHANU was one of the successful applicants to the Global Fund. |
