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| Name: | Redeemers Aids Initiative for People and communities |
| Street 1: | RAPAC office, international office complex |
| Street 2: | Redemption camp |
| City: | km 46 Lagos/Ibadan Ex[pressway, |
| Province: | Ogun |
| Post Code: | 234 |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Phone: | +2348035822367 |
| Organization Email: | rapac2007@yahoo.com |
| Web Site: | http://www.rccgrapac.org |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
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| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Faith-based organization (FBO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| Redeemers Aids Initiative for People And Community (RAPAC) formerly known as Redeemed Aids Programme Action Committee was incorporated in Nigeria in 1997 as a benevolence arm of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), RAPAC’s mission is to bring hope to vulnerable people affected by negative social circumstances including TB/HIV and AIDS through innovative Health, Education, and empowerment programs that are sustainable and replicable. The main activities of RAPAC till date have focused on support for the less privileged/disadvantaged/displaced and focal group in the church and community in Nigeria. These intervention programmes includes; HIV/AIDS/TB prevention for general population/most At Risk Population (MARP), Care and Support for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)/Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), Reproductive Health/family planning, Provision ART drugs for People living with HIV/AIDS, community TB care, Reproductive Health, Community/People Empowerment and Community development. RAPAC currently has activities in 50 communities in 10 states of Nigeria spanning the six-geo-political zones. Presently, the organization has 47 staff and over 2000 volunteers. RAPAC participated in the development of the National Plan of Action on OVC, the Standard Operational Procedures for OVC, National OVC Guidelines and the, National Reproductive health policy. RAPAC works directly in the community, and has been involved in the capacity building and mentoring of other non-governmental and community based organizations (CBOs) in the communities. It has particularly built the capacity of these organizations in Community Counseling and Humanity support-Competence framework, (A community mobilization approach that promotes community reflection around OVC needs and concerns and helps communities plan and implement appropriate/sustainable activities). RAPAC’s works and best practices have received recognition at national and international conferences. Our Vision and Mission 3.1. Vision A prosperous global |
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Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Delivery of health services and care Provision of drugs, diagnostics and commodities Working on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 26 - 50 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 6 - 10 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 11 - 25 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Involvement in TB control provision |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Technical assistance and advice |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | Nigeria |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| 1.TB screening 2.TB treatment and support RAPAC also networked with the DOT centres in General hospitalsin Lagos, Ogun,Oyo, Benue, Edo and Cross Rivers state in Nigeria for referral of TB suspect as well as treatment and support. EPe general hospital also served as referral site for TB screening, TB continuous treatments, Capacity building of our community health workers and provision of TB IEC materials. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Nigeria |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Nigeria |
Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB-HIV: 1.TB/HIV screening 2.TB/HIV treatment and support RAPAC also networked withe the DOT centres in The Nigerian for referral of TB suspect as well as treatment and support. EPe general hospital also served as referral site for TB screening, TB continuous treatments, Capacity building of our community health workers and provision of TB IEC materials. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: No conflicts of interest were delacred. | |
| Application date: | November 19, 2018 |
| Last updated: | November 19, 2018 |