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KECOFATUMA offers many avenues for information sharing, exchanging experiences, representing members in national policy making bodies and taking action on issues related to HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria.  Possible initiatives include: - Innovative public-private partnerships
- Tool and resource development
- Capacity building for in-country NGO secretariats and local partners
- Public awareness and advocacy campaigns
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Criteria for KECOFATUMA Membership Applicants' requirements: - Civil Society Organizations including NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, Private Sector Organizations and Societies with grassroots support
- Registered by relevant government body e.g. the NGO registration Board or Department of Social Services under Ministry of Gender, Culture and Social Services, Registrar of Societies
- Grassroots based programmes that the organizations carry out
- Declare commitment to the goals and vision of KECOFATUMA
- Provide previous record as to whether they have been investigated for fraud or not
- Provide referees from both the government and donor sector
Interested in advancing community health program knowledge, organizational collaboration, and effective policy that reach those in greatest need. Application process: - Membership is corporate
- Applying organization pay an annual membership fee of Ksh. 1000
 - Membership expires at the end of every calendar year paving way for renewal
- Applying organizations duly fill a membership form; form 001 providing organizational information, referees and declaration
- Provide certification evidence (attached to the application form)
- Filling form 002 that requires comprehensive information that enables full participation in our projects
- Applications are reviewed by the secretariat
- Signed and stamped declaration
Download forms (MS Word; PDF)   Inquiries should be addressed to info@kecofatuma.org Prospective members can also visit KECOFATUMA offices at Woodlands Road (opp DoD), Hurlingham, Nairobi, Kenya, or call us on the numbers at our contacts section. |
KECOFATUMA MEMBER'S CORNER
Background
Action Times Family Care is a non- governmental organization founded in 2003 by a group of Christian friends whose mission is "Caring for the needy". The organization is registered with NGO Coordination Board, Kenya as an International non-governmental organization and operates in Lake Victoria region of Kenya.
In the past four years, the organization has had programmes on behavior change/ modification. In 2003, a Home Based Care (HBC) programme was introduced to cater for the needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS and their families. In the HBC programme 700 clients are registered for supportive services. The clients' records are confidentially kept and a YES CLUB is established to enhance exchange of ideas and information. Nutritional counseling and diet designing is also provided via the organization's nutritional support referral centre.
In 2004 a VCT centre was established. To date the centre has provided pre and post test counseling to over 3000 clients. Two more VCT centers are on pipeline, to avail the services to the rural community. The organization also offers mobile VCT services as part of her abstinence and behavioral change for the youth (ABY) project.
The organization is run by a Board. Day to day activities of the organization are run by the Management Committee. There are other Departmental Committees that oversee the implementation of various projects.
The organization is also supported by a team of dedicated volunteers.
Vision Statement
Action Times Family Care's vision is "a healthy and empowered society", where there is development space for the needy members, where information gaps are eliminated and where empathy replaces sympathy
Mission Statement
Our mission is to "caring for the needy in the society" that includes orphans and vulnerable children and persons living with HIV/AIDS.
We strive to empower the communities to be able to take care of themselves.
Achievements
Set up 4 VCT Centers in 3 Districts
Set up a Post-Test Club for the youth
Set up 3 YES Clubs for PLWHAs
Trained 27 VCT Counselors
Established a recreation group that entertains and educates
Home Based Care Programme for orphans and PLWHAs
Education Programmes for orphans and other vulnerable children
Setting up a Secondary school for vulnerable groups
Partners
Our Motto
Mobilize resources for life empowerment
Our Contacts
Daraja Mbili,
Off Kisii-Kisumu Highway
P.O Box 1170-40200, Kisii
Tel: 058 31007/31017
Mobile: 0722587879
Email: atfamicare@yahoo.com
