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Organization Contact Information | |
| Name: | Waklisa Development Association |
| Street 1: | X5V8+79W, Awash |
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| City: | Awash |
| Province: | Afar |
| Post Code: | 1000 |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| Phone: | +251222413002 |
| Organization Email: | afarland50@gmail.com |
| Web Site: | |
| Other Online Presence: | facebook.com/waklisa.charity |
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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: | 62/2023 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| Waklisa Development Association was initiated by a group of dedicated and concerned people who came to understand that the Afar community has Educational, socio-economic, and health-related problems, the rationale behind the establishment of the association is to play its role in the creation of healthy and prosperous community regardless of race, religion, and creed. Waklisa Development Association was established in May 2013 and is legally registered with the Afar Justice Bureau under Proclamation 621/2001 with certificate number 62 under charities and societies. Strive to induce the lifestyle of afar especially the marginalized destitute children, Adolescents, youth, and women. WDA Head office was located At Awash 7 kilo, Gebiresu zone, Afar regional State, Ethiopia. The office is well-furnished and equipped to operate organizational tasks. During its embryonic stage, the organization was financed by its members and supporters from abroad contributions to cover its administration and other costs (run the organization) through many progressive activities wakalisa Development Association found grants and funds that enabled it to implement and accomplish fruitful projects. Previously Wakalisa successfully implemented several projects, among these projects, the WASH project(through water filter distribution, and water cart distribution)., Education, (scholarship for higher education projects, emergency response, and solar electric bulb distribution projects. Now signed an agreement with the Afar regional state Bureau of Health and Afar Finance and Economy Development, to implement ``support in the elimination of viral Hepatitis in Kelat, Angelele, and Hanlidebe Kebeles in Zone 3- Afar. The project mainly focuses on awareness creation sessions, Diagnosis, vaccination and referral, and linkage of the Hepatitis virus. Vision WDA aspires to see a healthy and prosperous Afar community in the country regardless of sex, creed, and race. Mission WADA's mission is to facilitate and work in collaborat |
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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 Provision of drugs, diagnostics and commodities 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: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 0 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Unknown |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Network with other partners |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | Unknown |
| 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: | |
| Direct Service Delivery: Providing TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment services. Ensuring access to quality TB drugs and supplies. Implementing Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) programs. Providing care for drug-resistant TB. Capacity Building: Training healthcare workers on TB diagnosis, treatment, and management. Strengthening laboratory capacity for TB testing. Improving health information systems for TB surveillance. Community Engagement: Raising awareness about TB prevention and control. Mobilizing communities to support TB patients. Addressing social determinants of TB, such as poverty and stigma. Advocacy and Policy: Advocating for increased funding and resources for TB control. Supporting the development and implementation of national TB policies. Promoting human rights-based approaches to TB care. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Ethiopia |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Ethiopia |
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: Waklisa will enhance Political Commitment[Influencing policy decisions to prioritize TB control. Public Awareness Campaigns: Educating the public about TB symptoms, transmission, and prevention. Disseminating accurate information to combat myths and misconceptions. Behavior Change Communication (BCC): Promoting healthy behaviors, such as seeking early diagnosis and adhering to treatment. Addressing stigma and discrimination associated with TB. Drug-Resistant TB: -strengthening Laboratory Capacity through -Improving laboratory infrastructure and quality assurance for accurate DST -Training laboratory personnel on advanced diagnostic techniques. TB-HIV: Integration of Services: 1. Seamlessly linking TB and HIV services to provide comprehensive care. 2. One-stop shop" models where individuals can access both TB and HIV services in the same location. 3. collaboration with CBO Laboratory Strengthening: 1.enhance the capacity of service provider 2. avail lab regent New Diagnostics: 1.Decentralizing testing to peripheral laboratories and point-of-care settings. 2.Strengthening Laboratory Networks 3.Establishing quality assurance systems for TB diagnostics. New TB Drugs: 1.Conducting rigorous clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new TB drugs. 2. Prioritizing trials that assess shorter, all-oral regimens. 3.Providing technical assistance to countries for the implementation of new treatment regimens. New TB Vaccines: 1. developing and disseminating evidence-based guidelines for the use of new TB vaccines. 2. Providing technical assistance to countries for the implementation of vaccination 3. Establishing equitable distribution systems to ensure access for all populations. 4.Integrating TB vaccination into existing immunization programs. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: No conflicts of interest were delacred. | |
| Application date: | March 24, 2025 |
| Last updated: | March 24, 2025 |