USAID EMPOWERED CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS PROGRAMME 1 (USAID ECAP1)

WHAT: The USAID ECAP1 programme takes a family-centred approach to mitigate HIV impact and improve the health and well-being of vulnerable children and adolescents (VCAs), and vulnerable households’ social and health outcomes. Project interventions are high-impact, age-appropriate, evidence-informed, and customized per VCA subpopulation. By improving access to health and HIV services, we ensure that children have the chance at a bright and healthy future. By improving child protection and sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) prevention, we ensure that children are safe. By improving household economic security and linkages to social protection we ensure that children can thrive in stable environments. The project also supports children with education, improving retention and progression in school. In communities and health facilities USAID ECAP1 integrates a comprehensive package of VCA services, including economic strengthening and parenting support. Through the work of coaches and mentors in schools and communities, we provide evidence-informed group interventions for at-risk adolescent boys and girls aged 9–14 years to mitigate and address risk factors related to HIV and SGBV.