KAL CONSORTIUM UGANDA

KAL in full is (Kuboresha-Africa Limited) Registered with the Ministry of Internal Affairs NGO Board Registration No: INDR156154675NB and Permit No: 8600INDP0004719NB. The KAL Consortium was formed by Kuboresha-Africa a regional advocacy non-profit whose founders are TB and HIV/AIDS, directly affected persons that include TB survivors and people living with HIV/AIDS. The KAL Consortium was formed in September 2023 after months of mobilization that included mapping and profiling of 400 CBOs in 40 districts of Uganda as phase one. Phase two led to rapid growth and coverage to now 146 districts with 1,460 CBOs focusing on integrated service delivery.

Why the formation of KAL Consortium?

Achieving the strategic objectives of the Global Fund Strategy requires stepping up investments, bringing to scale community systems and responses in their diversity, including CLOs, CBOs, CHEWS, PDCs, VHTs and investing in the key system components needed for strong and resilient community systems for health. The main objectives of the Community Systems and Responses (CS&R) Matching Funds and Strategic Initiative are to support: *System readiness for scale, institutionalisation, and sustainability of the CHW workforce *Community System Strengthening (CSS) ,particularly for CLOs and CBOs employing CHWs (e.g. peers); and * Community- led monitoring (CLM) and use of CLM data for decision-making. All the above call for initiatives that focus on meaningful engagement of Communities on the ground. And to focus on Integrated service delivery at primary health care level. The KAL Consortium was formed to strengthen community systems focusing on a people-centred and rights-based approach. The Consortium has headquarters in Ntaawo Mukono District. The organisation plays a coordination role with 1,460 CBOs in 146 Districts of Uganda.

On November 8th 2023 the KAL Consortium Uganda held their first-ever introductory webinar which was attended by 100 CBOs from 65 Districts. The National Coordinator of the KAL Consortium Mr Roger Paul Kamugasha took lead in this webinar and invited the Techical Advisor Community Engagement at the National TB and Leprosy Division Mr Muzamiru Bamuloba who made a presentation on CAST PLUS. The BCC Specialist under Health Promotion and the National TB and Leprosy Division Mr Sulaiman Kato also attended the first webinar.

STRUCTURE OF THE NATIONAL KAL CONSORTIUM

The KAL Consortium Structure has a National Secretariat as the top organ of the consortium tasked with coordination through enhancing strategic policy engagement to address structural barriers to service delivery. To make sure CBOs collaborate with district local governments and other sub national entities as well as stakeholder engaged in community work in the interest of carrying out comprehensive integrated and quality interventions to promote sustainable service delivery models for the targeted communties. At the Secretariat, we believe by strengthening CBOs governance, leadership, strategic planning and financial and human resource systems, CBOs are set to successfully deliver effective disease programming and ensure long term community ownership. We strengthen the capacity coordination and partnerships of CBOs through the District and regional KAL Network structures to accelerate disease control at all fronts.

WE support equitable , person -centred and comprehensive HIV, TB and Malaria prevention, care and treatment services to key and priority populations as well as the larger community. We collaborate the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Developmenr, Ministry of Local Government, Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of Water and Environment, Ministry of Education and Sports and Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. The consortium tagline is “championing integrated service delivery” and eliminating silos underscoring a move away from a fragmented approach to service delivery. The consortium focus on specific building blocks to strengthen community systems through integrated health service delivery at primary health care level.

The structure of the consortium has the National Secretariat -The Regional Regional KAL Networks and the District KAL Networks, This includes District KAL Coordinators that form Regional Supervisory Committees that are tasked with grant oversight and monitoring to ensure good governance and accountability. The process of structure formation was highly transparent, democratic and participatory. the District KAL Networks nominated one organization to become their regional representative and the exercise was successfully completed with 17 organizations representing 17 regions. This was followed by the nomination of District KAL Coordinators who constitute the Regional Supervisory Committee, Each District nominates one coordinator to represent them at the Supervisory Committee. Terms of reference were developed from this exercise and these terms of reference are working as the SOP and MOU between the Consortium and the networks.

KAL Consortium Training Model:

The consortium adopted the training of trainers model that will involve training ot regional representatives and have them train the district KAL Networks.

KAL Consortium Regional Representatives:

ACHOLI REGION WEST:

The Acholi Region is represented by Agile Community Initiative Limited based in Kitgum District.

Organization Vision: To create thriving and resilient communities where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, and sustainable development is embraced for future generations.

Organization Mission: To empower and uplift communities, through holistic approaches that promote sustainable development, social inclusion, and resilience. To foster community engagement, provide innovative solutions, and embrace well-being of individuals and the overall community, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for all.

Organization Goal: Integrating and enhancing services with holistic and innovative approaches through community engagement for sustainability.

Areas of focus: Community Health Care, Community Empowerment and Development, Environmental Health and Climate Resilience, Innovation, Technology, Science and Research.. Community Health Care, Family Planning, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Adolescents and Young People and Gender Based Violence.Mental Health and PSS.

Health Education and Promotion:

Non Communicable Diseases, Integrated Malaria, TB, HIV/AIDS and STIs Services, Early Childhood and Teenage Development and Heath, Alcohol and Substances Abuse Prevention and Treatment WASH. Maternal and Child Health, Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Cancer Services, Community Empowerment and Development, Human Rights, Livelihood, ovc, Gender Equality, Education, PWDs and Victims of Circumstances.

DISTRICTS IN THE ACHOLI REGION: Agago-Amuru-Gulu-Kitgum-Lamwo-Nwoya-Pader

BUSOGA REGION:

The Busoga Region is represented by Nakalama Skilling Centre in Iganga District.

Vision: A literate, productivity and empowered community of women, children and men meeting their basic needs and rights with ease, PWDs

Mission: Empowering Vulnerable Communities

Areas of Focus:

To improve household food security and income. To promote and provide access to quality non formal basic education for children and school drop outs within deprived rural communities. To achieve social, economic development and improved quality of life for the poor and disadvantaged rural households and communities with emphasis on women, children, youths, elderly disabled persons. To contribute towards improvement of health of vulnerable communities through HIV/AIDS prevention, nutrition improvement, water sanitation and hygiene and promotion of primary healthcare. To enable women and men to secure and exercise their rights through equal participation and involvement in key decision making process and project management. To promote the recognition of the rights of people in conflict areas through mobilisation and strengthening of capacity of communities to prevent, prepare for and respond to conflict and emergency.

GREATER BUSHENYI REGION

Areas of Focus:

HIV/AIDS. Widows, Elderly and Education

BUNYORO REGION:

VISION: Meeting Point Hoima (MPH) works envisions a world where everyone is given an opportunity to reach their full potential and live with dignity.

MISSION: Our mission is to deliver innovative and transformative interventions towards alleviating poverty and suffering amongst the marginalized communities in Hoima and the rest of Uganda.

Areas of Focus: Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Human Rights, Advocacy & good governance, Food Security & Nutrition, Social Development, Institutional development, Energy and environment

KIGEZI REGION:

Areas of Focus:

Income Generating Activities, Crop Value Addition and Post-Harvest Handling

GREATER MBARARA REGION:

Vision.

Transforming Lives Together for a Self-Sustaining Community.

Mission.

Achieving a healthy population, living in a safe environment, with functional skills, improved household income and holistic development through finding solutions with community.

1. To increase access to health services in communities and empower all women and girls through improving maternal health, reducing child mortality, mental health, SRHR especially  for AGYW, malaria, HIV/AIDs, TB  and other diseases.

• To promote the use of accessible, affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern household energy solutions through education systems and institutionalization as a way to reduce deforestation and emission of global warming gasses to the atmosphere.

• Enhance livelihood conditions of the youth, women and other vulnerable groups for consistent and sustainable outcomes.

• Increased access to clean, safe drinking water and improved hygiene and sanitation.

WEST NILE REGION

SEBEI REGION:

GREATER MUKONO:

ACHOLI REGION EAST:

BUGISU REGION:

KARAMOJA NORTH REGION:

TOORO REGION:

MUBENDE REGION:

TESO REGION:

SOUTH CENTRAL REGION: