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Title:Non-governmental organisations and the management of HIV and AIDS in refugee camps: a comparison of Marratane Camp in Mozambique and Kakuma Camp in Kenya
Authors:Gilbert, Hannah
Cunliffe, Alex
Year:2011
Periodical:Journal of Contemporary African Studies (ISSN 0258-9001)
Volume:29
Issue:1
Pages:63-81
Language:English
Geographic terms:Kenya
Mozambique
Subjects:NGO
health aid
refugees
AIDS
External link:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02589001.2011.533061
Abstract:In recent years, a number of sub-Saharan African States appear to have placed restrictions on the operations of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) within their State boundaries. Indeed, some commentators and academics have questioned the role NGOs should play in providing humanitarian aid to refugees and to what extent they are, or should be, involved in the political, cultural, economic and health care concerns and agendas of any State. However, the high HIV/AIDS prevalence in refugee camps in sub-Saharan Africa creates negative economic, social, political and security implications for their host States and many States lack the knowledge, experience and funds to manage the problem successfully. Within this context, this article examines and compares the role and effectiveness of two separate NGOs involved since 2001 in HIV/AIDS management programmes in two distinct refugee camps: Save the Children (SC) in Marratane Refugee Camp in Mozambique and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. NGO success in managing HIV/AIDS programmes is analysed according to UNHCR guidelines and specifically against four key aspects of HIVAIDS management: HIV/AIDS awareness, HIV/AIDS prevention, access to HIV health care services and the provision of treatment. Bibliogr., notes, ref. [Journal abstract]
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