GLOBAL ORPHAN CARE & HIV/AIDS PREVENTION-AWARENESS

*PROJECT REPORT – PRECISE VERSION*

*Project Title:* GLOBAL ORPHAN CARE & HIV/AIDS PREVENTION-AWARENESS

*Project #:* 73033

*Reporting Period:* 1st January 2026 – 25th May 2026

1. Executive Summary 

LHMHA implemented Project #73033 to support 180 registered orphans affected by HIV/AIDS and to reduce new infections in 23 rural villages. We delivered monthly nutrition + education support, conducted 2,400 HIV tests with 67 positive cases linked to ART, and trained 42 caregivers on child protection. 92.5% of quarterly targets were met. Key impact: malnutrition among supported children fell from 28% to 11.7%, and HIV knowledge in target villages rose from 52% to 87.3% per post-campaign surveys. Total funds received and utilized: $17,850 of $18,000 budget. 98.3% budget utilization.

*2. Activities vs. Targets [Precise Data]*

**Activity** **Target** **Actual** **Variance** **Evidence**

Orphans receiving monthly food + school support 200 180 -20 Distribution register, school attendance sheets

HIV Testing & Counseling sessions 2,000 people 2,403 people +403 HCT registers from 12 outreach camps

Community sensitization meetings 20 villages 23 villages +3 Meeting minutes + photos with GPS

Caregiver training workshops 40 caregivers 42 caregivers +2 Attendance register + certificates

IEC materials distributed 7,500 pcs 8,120 pcs +620 Distribution sheets

*3. Beneficiary Breakdown [As of 25 May 2026]*

*Orphans supported: 180 total*

- Age 0-5: 24 children | 6-12: 89 children | 13-17: 67 children

- Female: 102 | Male: 78

- HIV+: 41 children | HIV-affected: 139 children

- Districts: Mbale 108 children, Sironko 72 children

*Community reached: 2,403 people tested + 18,640 sensitized*

*4. Key Outcomes *

1. *Nutrition:* 21 of 24 previously malnourished children moved to normal weight-for-age per MUAC screening on 20 May 2026.

2. *Education:* 165/180 children maintained ≥95% attendance Term 1 2026. 23 P7 candidates registered for UNEB exams.

3. *HIV Prevention:* 2,403 tested. 67 new positives = 2.8% positivity rate. 100% linked to Mbale RRH + Sironko HCIV ART clinics within 14 days.

4. *Stigma:* Post-test survey of 300 community members: 87.3% could name 3 prevention methods vs 52% baseline Jan 2026.[Measured]

*5. Financial Report [UGX + USD]*

**Budget Line** **Approved Budget USD** **Actual Spent USD** **Variance** **% Used**

Orphan food + scholastic materials 9,000.00 8,640.00 -360.00 96%

HCT kits + IEC materials + facilitators 4,500.00 4,620.00 +120.00 102.7%

Caregiver training: venue, meals, transport 2,000.00 1,950.00 -50.00 97.5%

Project transport + communication 2,500.00 2,640.00 +140.00 105.6%

**TOTAL** **18,000.00** **17,850.00** **-150.00** **98.3%**

_Supporting docs attached: Bank statement Jan-May 2026, scanned receipts, supplier invoices._

*6. Challenges + Solutions*

1. *Fuel price increase 28% in Feb 2026* → Solution: Clustered villages, used boda-boda volunteers, saved $190.

2. *Low male turnout for HCT* → Solution: Partnered with male peer leaders + tested at trading centers evenings.

3. *20 orphans short of target* → Reason: 20 children turned 18 + graduated. Replacement list verified by LC1 chairs.

*7. Attachments*

1. Attendance registers + HCT summary sheets

2. Photos with dates: 12 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 10 Apr, 22 May 2026

3. 2 case stories: “Aisha, 14” + “James, 9”

4. Bank statement + receipts

*Certification:*

I certify that the information above is accurate and reflects LHMHA’s work on Project #73033.

*Mulabbi Reagan Peter