Evaluering
Evaluation of Norwegian Church Aid’s (NCA) support to GBV projects implemented by SNCTP in Mayo Farm (2004-2010)
In 2003, a study was launched by SNCTP/SCC and NCA. It looked at HTPs practices among Mayo’s IDP population. Several issues of concern emerged in the study, among others that FGM has started to be practiced by communities, who do not traditionally practice FGM, such as Nuba and Southern Sudanese IDPs. In addition, it was found that IDPs had limited knowledge on the methods of transmission of and protection from HIV/AIDS. Since 2004, the Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) has been working on combating HTPs/FGM and HIV/AIDS among IDPs in Mayo camp area through its national partner Sudan National Committee on Harmful Traditional Practices (SNCTP). SNCTP pioneered the campaign against FGM in the area.The programme developed by SNCTP focused on targeting several groups who had influence and access to the target communities and decision makers. These groups are mothers and midwives, community and religious leaders, school pupils, teachers, and youth. The IDP population represents the largest section of the urban poor in Khartoum. High rates of illiteracy, inadequacy of health services, and GBV are salient characteristics in the community. The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the SNCTP program in Mayo including investigating to what extent the program has contributed to changing knowledge and attitude towards FGM. Examining the impact and methodology applied within the program will provide important guidance for future models of implementation; particularly since SNCTP has sought the support of NCA to start working in a new location.