Providing health care to 1000s in Bujumbura slum
About
The Ntaseka Clinic in Kamenge slum of Bujumbura provides health care for survivors of rape and gender based violence, support for 330 HIV+ individuals, trauma healing workshops for raped and abused women, and health care for children and the general population. This includes AIDS testing and support for those who are HIV+. Founded in 2002 with a fulltime staff of seventeen, it services more than 10000 people each year.
Need
Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world, beset with social and political unrest. Kamenge commune was almost completely destroyed in the 1994 to 2005 civil war. Many widows, destitute young women, often with children, and other survivors of the conflict live precariously in this slum. There is no other free or low cost clinic services in the community of over 65,000 people. Kamenge also has one of the highest rates of HIV+ people in the country.
Long term impact
With proper support HIV+ people can live a normal life. Family planning will help curtail Burundi's high birth rates. Trauma healing workshops will improve the resilience of women who have been raped or experienced other gender based violence. Outreach on gender based violence will lower the high rate of violence against women. Access to normal and preventive health will lead to better health outcomes for the Kamenge population.
About the Organization
Friends Women's Association, FWA, is a grass-roots organization in Burundi, addresses the needs of women in conflict, poverty, HIV/AIDS, and sexual violence. The FWA health care clinic focuses on treating both physical and psycho-social needs. FWA provides a comprehensive health care to women and their families, to promote women's leadership and autonomy and to strengthen peace and solidarity in Kamenge, a slum in Bujumbura and in other communities of Burundi.
GlobalGiving Categories:
- Physical Health
- Child Protection
- Gender Equality
- Ending Abuse
- Mental Health
- Reproductive Health
Total Goal
Remaining Goal
What is a Project?
Domestic and international programs and services housed within organizations, addressing specific needs of community groups.