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profile · synthesized from sources

Yours Forum for Actions Kenya (YOFAK) is a non-profit civil society organization established in 1997. It focuses on improving human health through strategic interventions, particularly in HIV/AIDS, TB, and Malaria, and promoting maternal and child health. YOFAK operates in Homa Bay County and other counties in Kenya, working with community health promoters and facilities.

named programs · 12 · from sources

what they call their work

Broadening Response to TB, Malaria, HIV
Implements evidence-based strategic interventions anchored on national policy frameworks to broaden the response to TB, Malaria, and HIV.
Facilitate CHVs
Facilitates Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) to conduct tracing of TB treatment interrupters.
High Level Engagement of National and County Legislators
Engages national and county legislators through community-led social mobilization campaigns to include domestic resources.
Organizational Development and Systems Strengthening (ODS)
Conducts ODS and mentorship to Civil Society Organizations, including mentoring 42 CSOs in Homa Bay County.
Promote Constitutionalism and Human Rights
Promotes constitutionalism, respect for human rights, and principles of democratic governance in Kenya.
Promote Human Resource and Skill Development
Promotes human resource and skill development in private and public sectors.
Promote Institutional Capacity Building
Promotes institutional capacity building and strengthens health care systems.
Promote Responsible Utilization and Conservation of Resources
Promotes responsible utilization and conservation of resources aimed at preventing environmental degradation.
Promote Sexual Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health
Promotes Sexual Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health services.
Support Community Health Promoters (CHPs)
Supports CHPs to visit households of bacteriologically confirmed DS-TB patients for health education and referral.
Support Health Facilities
Supports health facilities to conduct Program Quality and Efficiency.
Support National and County Champions
Supports national and county champions to conduct media engagement and mobilization.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • HIV/TB Prevention and Care Services 4 activities
    • Conduct community malaria case management
      Conducts community-level sessions on malaria case management to improve early diagnosis and treatment.
    • Implement disease prevention and treatment programs for HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria
      Implements programs to reduce new incidences and impact of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria through community-based interventions and health system support.
    • Organize advocacy events for public health awareness
      Organizes public health advocacy events, including World TB Day commemorations and review meetings for citizen advocates, to raise awareness and promote action.
    • Support community health promoters in TB case identification and follow-up
      Engages community health promoters and volunteers to conduct household visits, provide health education, trace TB treatment interrupters, and prevent loss to follow-up.
  • Maternal and Child Health Support 2 activities
    • Promote maternal and child health
      Implements programs to improve maternal and child health outcomes through education, service delivery, and community engagement.
    • Strengthen referral systems for continuity of care
      Enhances effective referral systems to ensure continuity of care, support, and treatment services for patients in the community.
  • Community Advocacy & Stakeholder Engagement 1 activity
    • Mentor civil society organizations and build local networks
      Mentored 42 civil society organizations in Homa Bay County and facilitated the formation of a network to strengthen local capacity and coordination.
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Education 1 activity
    • Provide sexual and reproductive health services
      Delivers sexual and reproductive health services as part of integrated community health programming.
  • Local Governance & Service Delivery Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Provide support supervision at health service sites
      Provides on-site support supervision to strengthen service delivery, as demonstrated by activities at Sena Island.
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • AMREF Partner — Partnered for a citizen advocates review meeting.
  • AMREF Partner — Partnered on a Global Fund Malaria project from 2018-2027 to reduce malaria morbidity.
  • AMREF Partner — Partnered on a Global Fund TB project from 2015-2027 to reduce TB, leprosy, and lung disease in Homa Bay County.
  • AMREF- Maanisha Partner — Partnered from 2006-2012 on OVC psycho-Social Support.
  • Amref Health Africa in Kenya Partner — Developed the Organizational Development and system strengthening modular used by YOFAK to mentor other CSOs.
  • Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Partner — Partnered from 2010-2014 on HIV Prevention, Care and Support.
  • HAPC I,II,III Futures group Partner — Partnered from 2000-2002 for Project Financial Support.
  • Homa Bay County Health Sector Working Group Coalition — Member of the Homa Bay County Health Sector Working Group.
  • Homa Bay County Health Sector Working Group Network — YOFAK is a member of this county-level health coordination body.
  • Kasipul Constituency AIDS Control Council (CACC) - TOWA Project Partner — Partnered from 2003-2004 on HIV Prevention and support services.
  • LVCT Partner — Partnered from 2005-2009 on HIV Testing Services.
  • Nyanza Reproductive Health Services (NRHS) Partner — Partnered from 2015-2017 on Family Planning, Child and Maternal Health Services.
  • UNDP- Amkeni wakenya Facility Partner — Partnered from 2010-2012 on Governance, Human Rights and access to justice.
  • UNDP- Amkeni wakenya- (Emerging issues fund) Partner — Partnered from 2009-2010 on Post Election Violence peace building.
  • Uraia Trust Partner — Partnered in 2013 on Civic and Voter Education in Homa Bay County.
  • YOFAK ICT Partner — Technology partner responsible for website development and ICT support
  • YOFAK ICT Partner — Technology partner responsible for website development and digital infrastructure