HIV Prevention among Adolescent Girls and Young Women and Other Vulnerable Youth Populations (North and South)
ID: 355420Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

South Africa USAID-Pretoria (USAID-SAF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355420
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for potential HIV prevention initiatives targeting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 10-24, as well as other vulnerable youth populations in South Africa. The RFI aims to refine strategies and identify best practices for the DREAMS initiative, which seeks to significantly reduce new HIV infections through a comprehensive package of interventions that address biological, behavioral, and socio-economic factors. This initiative is crucial for enhancing community involvement, improving access to biomedical HIV prevention services, and integrating these efforts into government plans, ultimately fostering a supportive environment for AGYW to access essential health services. Interested parties can submit their responses by August 22, 2024, and should direct inquiries to pretoriaapplications@usaid.gov or call +27124522000 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pretoriaaplications@usaid.gov
    +27124522000
    pretoriaaplications@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI
    RFI.pdf
    USAID's Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather input for HIV prevention initiatives targeting adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 10-24 in South Africa. The RFI outlines the DREAMS initiative, which seeks to significantly reduce new HIV infections in this vulnerable population through a comprehensive package of interventions addressing biological, behavioral, and socio-economic factors. Responses are sought to refine strategies, identify best practices, and engage organizations capable of implementing these programs across targeted provinces. The initiative will focus on objectives such as enhancing community involvement, improving access to biomedical HIV prevention services, and integrating these actions into government plans. Key areas of inquiry include existing barriers to HIV prevention, impactful interventions, and potential innovations. The anticipated outcome is a multi-faceted approach involving partnerships with community organizations, ensuring that interventions align with local needs and resources, ultimately creating a supportive environment for AGYW to access essential health services. This RFI does not constitute a funding opportunity but seeks to inform future solicitations while encouraging stakeholder engagement in addressing HIV risks among youth in South Africa.
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