The document discusses partnerships between inter-faith organizations to address HIV/AIDS in Africa. It describes recommendations from a 2012 PEPFAR consultation with faith-based organizations in Africa to better leverage their roles. Partnerships between ACHAP, St. Paul's University, and Emory University's Interfaith Health Program have implemented activities in response, including mentorship for health systems strengthening, a faith and health leadership program, an interfaith center on social justice and HIV, and a PEPFAR consultation. PEPFAR has announced new efforts to build partnerships with faith-based organizations through a global capacity building coordinator.
Presentation at the Adult Social Care Service Improvement Forum on 3 June 2014. The forum's agenda item focussed on the Integrated Commissioning work programme of the Health and Wellbeing Board. For more information, see https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport/health/health-wellbeing-board/integration.html.
Dr. Samuel Mwenda of the Christian Health Association of Kenya discusses the unique holistic aspect of church-based health systems, how public-private partnerships function in Kenya to deliver healthcare, and challenges faced by faith-based health services.
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Presentation at the Adult Social Care Service Improvement Forum on 3 June 2014. The forum's agenda item focussed on the Integrated Commissioning work programme of the Health and Wellbeing Board. For more information, see https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/caresupport/health/health-wellbeing-board/integration.html.
Dr. Samuel Mwenda of the Christian Health Association of Kenya discusses the unique holistic aspect of church-based health systems, how public-private partnerships function in Kenya to deliver healthcare, and challenges faced by faith-based health services.
Kate White, manager of Superhighways presented to the HWB meeting outlining how Superhighways will be managing the outcomes through its digital inclusion training programme
Jill Mulelly, senior engagement specialist from South West London Collaborative Commissioning looks at extending reach by working with Healthwatch and other grassroots organisations.
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Panel Presentation on how three states are leveraging the benefits of MLTSS to meet the needs of individuals receiving home and community based services through Medicaid.
The Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) is pleased to announce the availability of funding to diversify and strengthen oral health advocacy in CT. CT Health anticipates making two awards of up to $40,000 for a two-year period will be made.
For over ten years, CT Health been committed to improving access and quality of oral health care in the state. There is evidence that these efforts have made a measurable difference in access and utilization of oral health care for low-income Connecticut residents, especially children.
The existing community of oral health advocates have been essential to these efforts. To build greater momentum, however, we must increase the number and type of effective advocates who have credibility and influence.
The second part of our theory is supporting the integration of oral health into overall health must be supported to elevate its status.
Allied health professions as agents of change in reshaping care E33 (1#2)Sophie40
AHPs are uniquely placed in delivering outcomes for integration as they already work across health, social care and the third sector. This workshop will highlight some innovative examples of partnership working, pose questions and initiate debate. Key themes explored will include how putting the person at the centre can improve the individuals care and experience and how self-management and enablement can empower individuals, families and carers. Contributed by: Scottish Government - Allied Health Professionals team
Jill Mulelly, senior engagement specialist from South West London Collaborative Commissioning looks at extending reach by working with Healthwatch and other grassroots organisations.
Allied health professions as agents of change and reshaping care E33 (2#2)Sophie40
AHPs are uniquely placed in delivering outcomes for integration as they already work across health, social care and the third sector. This workshop will highlight some innovative examples of partnership working, pose questions and initiate debate. Key themes explored will include how putting the person at the centre can improve the individuals care and experience and how self-management and enablement can empower individuals, families and carers.
Contributed by: Scottish Government - Allied Health Professionals team
2015 - HCBS National Conference
Panel Presentation on how three states are leveraging the benefits of MLTSS to meet the needs of individuals receiving home and community based services through Medicaid.
The Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) is pleased to announce the availability of funding to diversify and strengthen oral health advocacy in CT. CT Health anticipates making two awards of up to $40,000 for a two-year period will be made.
For over ten years, CT Health been committed to improving access and quality of oral health care in the state. There is evidence that these efforts have made a measurable difference in access and utilization of oral health care for low-income Connecticut residents, especially children.
The existing community of oral health advocates have been essential to these efforts. To build greater momentum, however, we must increase the number and type of effective advocates who have credibility and influence.
The second part of our theory is supporting the integration of oral health into overall health must be supported to elevate its status.
Allied health professions as agents of change in reshaping care E33 (1#2)Sophie40
AHPs are uniquely placed in delivering outcomes for integration as they already work across health, social care and the third sector. This workshop will highlight some innovative examples of partnership working, pose questions and initiate debate. Key themes explored will include how putting the person at the centre can improve the individuals care and experience and how self-management and enablement can empower individuals, families and carers. Contributed by: Scottish Government - Allied Health Professionals team
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2. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Objectives
1. Discuss PEPFAR priorities that guide
the collaboration.
2. Describe Inter-CHA and Interfaith
activities carried out.
3. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
PEPFAR Priorities
with FBOs
PEPFAR FBO Consultation in 2012
• Representatives from Uganda,
Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya
• Held at St. Paul’s University
• Convened by IHP and St. Paul’s
• ACHAP played key coordinating role
4. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
12 Key Recommendations
Leverage the unique role and function of FBOs
• Capitalize on the trust that has developed between FBOs and
local communities to build stronger, comprehensive, integrated
HIV prevention efforts built not on stigmatization but on
unconditional love.
• Develop the capacity for FBOs to advocate for improved
healthcare for all citizens and hold governments accountable.
• Maximize the existing organizational infrastructure of faith-
based health systems to reach communities impacted by HIV,
including vulnerable, hard-to-reach, and most at-risk
populations (MARPs).
• Develop the capacity to communicate in ways that are relevant
and meaningful to religious communities, donors, and
governments.
• Strengthen communities’ input and investment into FBO
administration and programming.
5. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
12 Key Recommendations
Build the capacity of FBOs, their employees, and
volunteers
• Develop and make widely available mechanisms to support
the organizational development of FBOs.
• Increase FBOs’ capacities to develop and implement effective
programs or to strengthen existing programs.
• Expand FBO networks by bringing in new or previously
unaffiliated FBOs and engaging other religious traditions.
• Hold ineffective FBOs accountable.
• Offer leadership development initiatives to better equip the
next generation of leaders.
6. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
The activities carried out among
ACHAP, St. Paul’s, and IHP are
responses to these recommendations
7. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
The activities carried out among
ACHAP, St. Paul’s, and IHP are
responses to these recommendations
Inter-CHA
• Mentorship for Health Systems Strengthening
• The Faith, Health Collaboration and Leadership Development
Program
Interfaith
• Interfaith-Centre on Social Justice and HIV
• PEPFAR Consultation
• Executive Leadership Institute on Advocacy
8. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
Mentorship for Health Systems Strengthening
• Draw on CHA knowledge, technical capacities, and wisdom
• Mentorship of a smaller CHA by a larger CHA
• Components
• Self-assessment
• Tailored curriculum developed in response
• On-site mentorship, learning, and site visits
9. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
Mentorship for Health Systems Strengthening
• Piloted in 2014
• Christian Health Association of Lesotho
• Christian Health Association of Kenya
• Three focus areas
• Administrative Structure
• Health Information/Data Management
• Service Provision
• Short (1 year), Medium (3-5 year) and Long-term (>5) actions
identified
• Follow-up support
• Identification of resources
• Supportive site visits
10. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
Faith, Health Collaboration and Leadership Development Program
• Build or strengthen community partnerships
• 5-member multisectoral teams
• Support referral into treatment and retention in care for PLHIV
• Inclusion of clinical staff from HIV clinical programs (both
CHA and non-CHA) on teams
• Two week-long workshops
• Social determinants of health disparities and HIV
vulnerability (e.g., poverty, stigma, gender inequities)
• Leadership development
• Community assets
• Religion’s influence
11. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
Faith, Health Collaboration and Leadership Development Program
• Community action learning
• Action plans developed at conclusion of workshop I and
initial steps at implementation
• Site visits in interim
• Action plans refined in workshop II
• Follow up assessments with providers and recipients of services
• Piloted in Nakuru County Kenya in 2014; expansion into Nairobi
in 2015
• Training of Trainers with ACHAP staff and St. Paul’s training
program to set the stage for replication in partnership with
other CHAs.
12. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
Interfaith Centre on Social Justice and HIV
• Build on the theological beliefs, teachings, and practices of
religious traditions (focus on Christianity and Islam) in support
of compassion for all people living with or affected by HIV and
advocate for access to comprehensive services for everyone,
including hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities
• Activities
• Convene a PEPFAR regional consultation in 2015 as follow
up to the 2012 consultation
• Develop resources for use in local churches or masjids
(e.g., religious education materials, Bible studies, sermon
outlines) authored by religious leaders from Sub-Saharan
Africa
• Develop a body of theological writing (peer-reviewed) and
made available widely
13. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
PEPFAR Consultation
• Follow up to 2012 Consultation
• Regional in scope
• Four key focuses
• Progress (or lack thereof) in implementing 2012
recommendations
• Capacity building of FBOs and health systems
• FBO role in advocacy and accountability
• Discussion on ways that FBOs can work with MSM, CSWs,
and drug users
• Christian and Muslims leaders invited
14. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Inter-CHA Partnerships
Executive Leadership Institute on Advocacy
• Build national-level networks of religious leaders from various
traditions and build their capacity to advocate for effective HIV
services within the country coordinating mechanisms.
• Roll out in Kenya
• 62 national religious leaders (Christian, Muslim, and Hindu)
working in HIV interviewed.
• Training curriculum developed.
• Institute planned for late 2015 or 2016
15. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
Next Steps
PEPFAR has announced strong, sustained efforts to build
partnerships with FBOs
• Global coordinator for capacity building with faith-based
organizations
• The kinds of activities described here will be part of this
initiative, along with
• global learning network (in-person and web-based
activities)
• qualitative and quantitative assessments of the
contributions of FBOs to HIV services
• ongoing efforts to address stigma
16. Inter-CHA and Interfaith Partnerships
If you would like to know about the
activities carried out among ACHAP, St.
Paul’s and IHP, please visit
ihpemory.org
and/or email me at
john.blevins@emory.edu
ASANTE SANA!