February 2025 Executive Summary
February 2025 continued FWA's momentum with consistent delivery of healthcare services, ongoing construction of the Women's Socio-Economic Empowerment Center, and expanded support for gender-based violence survivors across multiple provinces.
I. ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
February 2025 saw continued progress across all FWA program areas, with particular focus on healthcare service delivery, economic empowerment initiatives, and support for vulnerable populations.
II. CARING FOR HIV POSITIVE PEOPLE (CHIVPP)
Medical Follow-up and Home Visits
Throughout February, FWA continued regular medical follow-up and home visits for HIV positive individuals, ensuring consistent care and support for this vulnerable population.
Maternity Ward Update
The Ntaseka Clinic maternity ward remains operational for both delivery and hospitalization services. While some medical equipment is still needed, the ward continues to provide essential maternal healthcare services.
Current Status: Fully Functional
Delivery and hospitalization services available
III. IMPROVING WOMEN'S REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (IWRH)
Family Planning Education
FWA staff and community health workers have continued comprehensive education programs on family planning, targeting both men and women to emphasize the importance of reproductive health and family planning methods.
Staff-Led Education
FWA medical professionals providing clinical guidance
Community Outreach
Community health workers reaching remote areas
IV. RAPE SURVIVORS' SUPPORT (RSS)
1. Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
FWA maintains 63 active Self-Help Groups, providing community support and economic empowerment opportunities for vulnerable women, particularly survivors of gender-based violence.
| No. | Name of SHG | Month of Creation | Member Number | Created By |
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SHG Total Number: 63 Detailed group information maintained in program records |
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2. Women's Socio-Economic Empowerment Center (WSEEC)
Construction continues on the Women's Socio-Economic Empowerment Center, a $200,000 project that will provide training rooms and temporary safe shelter for gender-based violence survivors at FWA headquarters.
Funding Progress
Funding Sources:
- African Great Lakes Initiative (Friends Peace Teams) $16,600
- Canadian Friends Service Committee (CFSC) $10,000
- Segal Family Foundation (SFF) $12,500
3. Action on Gender-Based Violence (AGBV)
In February, FWA continued implementing the project "Connecting the Global to the Local: Strengthening Women's Leadership for the Localization of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000) on 'Women, Peace and Security'".
Small Projects Support
Through partnership with the American Friends Service Committee and support from the United Nations Peace Building Fund, small projects initiated by gender-based violence survivors were supported across six provinces:
V. MEDICAL TEAM SERVICES
1. Consultations
2. Laboratory Services
In February, the laboratory conducted 343 tests (excluding HIV voluntary testing):
| Test | Completed | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaria Test (G.E.) | 30 | 18 | 12 |
| Quick Malaria Test | 94 | 30 | 64 |
| Urine Test (ECBU) | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Stool Test | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Pregnancy Test | 38 | 7 | 29 |
| Typhoid Fever (Sero-widal) | 58 | 9 | 49 |
| Diabetes (Glycémie) | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Syphilis (RPR VDRL) | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Complete Blood Count | 43 | 20 | 23 |
| Hepatitis B | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Hepatitis C | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Viral Load | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Tests | 343 | 107 | 236 |
3. Family Planning Services
526 people received contraceptives in February:
Breakdown by Method:
- Contraceptive Injection: 427 recipients
- Oral Pills: 30 recipients
- Male Condoms: 54 recipients
- Intrauterine Device (UID): 2 recipients
- Implants: 13 recipients
4. Prenatal Consultation (PNC)
5. Anti-Retroviral Site
6. Pharmacy Services
The pharmacy maintained adequate stock of essential medications throughout February, ensuring continuous availability of minimum needed medicines for all patients.
7. Psychosocial Team
| Metric | February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Total Number of People Tested | 42 |
| Total Number of Women Tested | 33 (79%) |
| Average Age | 31 years |
| Median Age | 30 years |
| Total HIV+ Cases | 2 |
| Total HIV- Cases | 40 |
| Number of Women HIV+ | 2 |
| Total Seropositivity Rate | 5% |
| Women Tested Who Are HIV+ | 6% |
VI. PHOTO GALLERIES
View photos from February 2025 activities and programs:
February Activities Gallery
Program implementation and community activities
Additional Photos
More images from February programs
These photo galleries contain images of FWA's February 2025 activities, including medical services, community outreach, and program implementations.
Looking Forward
February 2025 demonstrated consistent progress across all FWA program areas. The organization continues to provide essential healthcare services while advancing long-term empowerment initiatives like the Women's Socio-Economic Empowerment Center.
As we move into March, FWA remains committed to expanding our impact, strengthening partnerships, and continuing to serve the women and communities of Burundi with comprehensive, compassionate care.