Overordnede mål
To use the window of opportunity in the area of reproductive health (RH) to enhance the integration of non-communicable disease (NCD) policies in health programmes.
Umiddelbare mål
1. To create awareness about NCDs in RH in cooperation with young girls and former patients. The involvement of these groups is crucial, because they form part of the risk group for developing RH NCDs. It is vital for the project’s local ownership to have the young girls and the women as the driving force for advocacy towards their peers. 2. To advocate at macro level towards authorities and donors working with RH to integrate NCDs into their activities. Some of the advocacy work will be carried out jointly with TANCDA, but due to the decentralised health service in Zanzibar, specific advocacy and collaboration with local authorities in Zanzibar will also be crucial, e.g. with HoR and the MoH. 3. To build organisational capacity in Z-NCDA that will support its role as a strong advocate and representative for people living with or affected by NCDs. Z-NCDA is catalyst and the key organiser of this project, and the experience gained will be instrumental for future activities. The joint activities with TANCDA will also allow for greater inter-organisational capacity building and cooperation between the two alliances.
Målgrupper
• 30 secondary school girls around 14 years • 15 women who have been affected by NCDs in relation to RH • Donors supporting RH • 15-20 board members of Z-NCDA and ZANA, including the project manager
Resume
Current efforts in the area of reproductive health (RH) constitute a strategic entry point for accelerating focus on prevention and control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The overarching objective of the intervention is to use the window of opportunity to enhance the integration of NCD policies in RH programmes. The project aims at building capacity in Zanzibar Non-Communicable Disease Alliance (Z-NCDA) by engaging and empowering secondary school girls and women affected by or in the risk group for developing RH NCDs. Through education about healthy living, motherhood and advocacy, Z-NCDA will support young girls and women to become future advocates for awareness creation about NCDs in RH and ultimately work for integrating NCDs in RH awareness at large. The project furthermore envisions collaboration with Tanzania NCD Alliance to enhance inter-organizational synergies and create a platform for knowledge sharing that will allow for exploring the area of RH more thoroughly.