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| Name: | Foundation for Development of Children |
| Street 1: | Opposite Liteta District Hospital, Along Chikobo Clinic Road |
| Street 2: | 76,Chibombo Rural District Central Province Zambia |
| City: | Chibombo |
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| Post Code: | 10111 |
| Country: | Zambia |
| Phone: | 0974874123 |
| Organization Email: | fdczambia2000@gmail.com |
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| Other Online Presence: | https://web.facebook.com/p/Foundation-for-Development-of-Children-Chibombo-100082877821757/?_rdc=1&_rdr |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: | ORS/102/32/263 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Community-Based Organization (CBO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| 1. Mission and Main Focus of Work of Our Organization The Foundation for Development of Children (FDC) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable children in Zambia. Our mission is: "To empower children, families, and communities to reach their full potential through sustainable health, education, and economic development initiatives." Our main focus is on addressing the holistic needs of children, with a strong emphasis on health, education, and economic empowerment. 2. Why We Are Interested in Tuberculosis FDC is deeply concerned about the impact of tuberculosis (TB) on children and their families in Zambia. As an organization working in an area with high TB prevalence, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of TB on families and communities. TB affects not only the health but also the economic well-being of families, particularly those with children. When guardians of children contract TB, it can lead to reduced income, increased poverty, and decreased access to education and healthcare for the children. Therefore, addressing TB is crucial to our mission of empowering children, families, and communities. 3. What We Are Doing or Planning to Do for TB Control FDC is committed to contributing to the national efforts to control TB in Zambia. Our strategies include: 1. Community sensitization and awareness: We plan to conduct community outreach programs to raise awareness about TB, its symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. 2. Supporting TB prevention and treatment: We aim to collaborate with local health facilities to support TB prevention and treatment efforts, including providing incentives for TB patients to adhere to treatment. 3. Economic empowerment for TB-affected families: We plan to implement economic empowerment programs for families affected by TB, including vocational training, entrepreneurship support, and microfinance initiatives. 4. Advocacy and partnership: We will engage in advocacy efforts to ra |
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: | Yes |
Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Delivery of health services and care Engaging political leaders and ensuring inclusive leadership Research and Development Technical Assistance Working on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 11 - 25 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 6 - 10 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 26 - 50 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 100 + |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Involvement in TB control provision |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | NO |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Network with other partners |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| Introduction: The Foundation for Development of Children (FDC) is a non-governmental organization working in Chibombo District, Central Province, Zambia. As an organization operating at the community level, we recognize the importance of addressing tuberculosis (TB), a major public health concern in Zambia. Our organization is committed to supporting the national TB control plan, and this narrative outlines our contributions to date. Community Mobilization and Capacity Building: FDC works closely with Liteta District Hospital, which serves as a TB treatment center for Chibombo District. Our organization has established strong relationships with community leaders, traditional leaders, and healthcare workers to promote community mobilization and capacity building. We conduct regular community sensitization meetings, awareness campaigns, and training sessions to educate community members about TB prevention, control, and management. Our community mobilization efforts focus on: 1. Raising awareness about TB symptoms, transmission, and treatment. 2. Promoting early detection and diagnosis of TB. 3. Encouraging community members to seek medical attention if they suspect TB. 4. Supporting TB patients and their families through counseling, nutritional support, and adherence monitoring. Capacity Building: FDC builds capacity among community health workers, volunteers, and healthcare providers to strengthen TB prevention, control, and management. Our capacity-building initiatives include: 1. Training community health workers on TB symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. 2. Providing healthcare providers with updated guidelines and protocols for TB management. 3. Supporting the establishment of TB support groups to promote adherence and psychosocial support. Collaboration with Liteta District Hospital: FDC collaborates closely with Liteta District Hospital to ensure seamless referral and treatment of TB patients. Our organization supports the hospital in: 1. Conducting community outreach programs to identify and refer TB suspects. 2. Providing logistical support for TB diagnosis and treatment. 3. Facilitating community-based TB treatment and adherence monitoring. Impact: FDC's community-based TB interventions have contributed significantly to the national TB control plan in Chibombo District. Our efforts have: 1. Increased TB awareness and knowledge among community members. 2. Improved early detection and diagnosis of TB. 3. Enhanced adherence to TB treatment among patients. 4. Strengthened collaboration between community health workers, healthcare providers, and TB patients. Conclusion: The Foundation for Development of Children is committed to supporting Zambia's national TB control plan. Our community-based interventions, capacity-building efforts, and collaboration with Liteta District Hospital have contributed significantly to TB prevention, control, and management in Chibombo District. We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our efforts have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and communities affected by TB. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Zambia |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
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Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: The Foundation for Development of Children (FDC) is a non-governmental organization working in Zambia to address the health and well-being of vulnerable children and their families. As part of our efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB), we contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB in several areas of work. TB Care Delivery: FDC supports TB care delivery through community-based interventions, advocacy, and social mobilization. Our organization: 1. Conducts community sensitization meetings and awareness campaigns to promote TB prevention, control, and management. 2. Supports the establishment of TB support groups to promote adherence and psychosocial support. 3. Collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure seamless referral and treatment of TB patients. Drug-Resistant TB: Drug-Resistant TB: FDC addresses drug-resistant TB through: 1. Community-based TB screening and testing programs to identify and refer drug-resistant TB suspects. 2. Supporting the provision of second-line TB treatment and care for drug-resistant TB patients. 3. Advocating for increased access to drug-resistant TB diagnosis and treatment services. TB-HIV: TB-HIV: FDC addresses TB-HIV co-infection through: 1. Integrated TB-HIV services, including co-located TB and HIV testing, treatment, and care. 2. Supporting the provision of antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-positive TB patients. 3. Advocating for increased access to TB-HIV services, including prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services. Laboratory Strengthening: Laboratory Strengthening: FDC supports laboratory strengthening through: 1. Collaborating with the National TB Reference Laboratory to improve TB diagnosis and testing capacity. 2. Supporting the establishment of GeneXpert machines for rapid TB diagnosis. 3. Advocating for increased investment in laboratory infrastructure and human resources. New Diagnostics: FDC supports the development and implementation of new TB diagnostics through: New Diagnostics: 1. Collaborating with research institutions and manufacturers to introduce new TB diagnostic tools. 2. Supporting the evaluation and validation of new TB diagnostic tools. 4. Advocating for increased access to new TB diagnostic tools, particularly in resource-constrained settings. New TB Drugs: New TB Drugs: FDC supports the development and implementation of new TB drugs through: 1. Collaborating with research institutions and manufacturers to introduce new TB treatment regimens. 2. Supporting the evaluation and validation of new TB treatment regimens. 3. Advocating for increased access to new TB treatment regimens, particularly for drug-resistant TB patients. New TB Vaccines: New TB Vaccines: FDC supports the development and implementation of new TB vaccines through: 1. Collaborating with research institutions and manufacturers to introduce new TB vaccine candidates. 2. Supporting the evaluation and validation of new TB vaccine candidates. 3. Advocating for increased investment in TB vaccine research and development. Fundamental Research: Fundamental Research: FDC supports fundamental research on TB through: 1. Collaborating with research institutions to conduct studies on TB epidemiology, transmission, and pathogenesis. 2. Supporting the development of new research methodologies and tools for TB research. 3. Advocating for increased investment in fundamental Research: 3. Advocating for increased investment in TB research, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Conclusion: The Foundation for Development of Children contributes to the Global Plan to Stop TB through various areas of work, including TB care delivery, drug-resistant TB, TB-HIV, laboratory strengthening, new diagnostics, new TB drugs, new TB vaccines, fundamental research, and research. Our organization is committed to supporting the global effort to combat TB and ensure that all people, particularly vulnerable children and their families, have access to TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: I, Mambepa Chisenga representing the Foundation for Development of Children (FDC), hereby declare that: To the best of my knowledge, FDC has no financial or other interests that could unduly influence our involvement in the Stop TB Partnership. However, I would like to disclose the following: 1. FDC receives funding from various donors, including governments, foundations, and corporations, to support our programs and activities, including those related to TB. 2. FDC has partnerships with various organizations, including pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and community-based organizations, to support our TB-related work. 3. FDC's staff and board members may have personal relationships or affiliations with individuals or organizations involved in TB-related work, but these relationships do not influence our decisions or actions as an organization. I confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the existence of an appreciable real, potential, or apparent conflict of interest may not necessarily preclude FDC's membership in the Global Partnership to Stop TB, but may require review and assessment by the Executive Secretary. I hereby authorize the Executive Secretary to review and assess the information provided and to take any necessary actions to ensure that FDC's involvement in the Stop TB Partnership does not pose a conflict of interest. | |
| Application date: | December 16, 2024 |
| Last updated: | December 16, 2024 |