Our Programs

The Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) initiative, supported by leading donors including PEPFAR, the Global Fund, and the CDC, operates in strong partnership with the Ministry of Health and global collaborators like CHAPS, ICAP, EGPAF, PSI Eswatini, and Georgetown University. Since launching in 2009, this vital HIV prevention program targets males aged 10 to 49 years, with a concentrated effort on adolescents and young men aged 15 to 29.

Our project’s involvement and approach centers on driving demand for circumcision services by tackling uptake barriers through comprehensive sensitization and mobilization campaigns. We engage not only youth and young men—the primary beneficiaries—but also influential community stakeholders such as parents, guardians, and employers to ensure widespread awareness and acceptance.

Operating across Eswatini’s four regions—Hhohho, Lubombo, Shiselweni, and Manzini—the program reaches schools, workplaces, tertiary institutions, and key companies. Over the last decade, we have successfully connected more than 10,000 males to vital circumcision services. Our approach uniquely fosters community ownership by collaborating with rural authorities, shifting cultural perceptions, and employing mobilizers sourced directly from local communities. This strategy enhances participation and secures long-term impact.

As a trusted implementing partner with extensive experience in multi-regional HIV prevention, the organization exemplifies commitment to innovation and excellence. We continuously evolve strategies to overcome challenges related to service uptake while advancing community-led solutions that embed the program within local tradition and leadership.

Our measurable successes include significantly increasing service reach into diverse settings and contributing meaningfully to Eswatini’s progress in HIV prevention. Strong alliances with the Ministry of Health and prominent partners amplify our efforts, enabling us to leverage expertise and resources for maximum program effectiveness and sustainability.

The Young Woman Economic Empowerment (YWEE) project was strategically designed to enhance the economic resilience of young rural women entrepreneurs, particularly those whose small-scale agribusinesses were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded by the German Federal Ministry through GIZ, with implementation support from GOPA Worldwide Consultants (GmbH). This initiative targeted women engaged primarily in horticulture and broiler production across eight constituencies within the Lubombo, Manzini, and Hhohho regions of the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Aligned with our mandate to improve the livelihoods of vulnerable children, youth, and their families, the project focused on strengthening the entrepreneurial capacity of these women—many of whom are sole providers for their households. In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, specifically the Departments of Agricultural Research and Veterinary and Livestock Services, beneficiaries were equipped with critical skills in financial literacy, market access, and technical expertise relevant to their agribusiness sectors.

Over 300 women benefitted from comprehensive training sessions, including practical field visits facilitating peer learning and exposure to established enterprises. This collaborative intervention not only enhanced the participants’ business sustainability but also contributed to broader socio-economic empowerment in rural communities.

The SABELO SENSHA project, generously funded by PEPFAR, was implemented within the DREAMS Tinkhundla framework, targeting up to eight Tinkhundla across the Lubombo, Manzini, and Hhohho regions of Eswatini. This initiative was specifically designed to enhance the wellbeing of Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), adolescents, and young women through comprehensive HIV prevention and support interventions, gender-based violence prevention and response, and livelihoods empowerment.

In alignment with our mandate to improve the lives of vulnerable children, youth, and their families, the project was executed in close partnership with relevant government ministries, as well as international and local organizations, collectively reaching thousands of beneficiaries on an annual basis. Implementation was led by trained professionals with specialized expertise across the program components, supported at the community level by cadres who engaged directly with beneficiaries to provide tailored support. The project played a critical role in ensuring that children remained enrolled in school, received necessary treatment adherence support, and that vulnerable families and youth were provided with sustainable income-generating opportunities. Through this integrated approach, the project significantly contributed to the overall welfare and resilience of vulnerable populations within the targeted regions.