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Our Programs
CONDOM PROGRAMING
This is a Condom distribution programmes based in the workplace to give employees easy access to male and female condoms for free or at low cost using the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). BBCA orders Condoms from the Central Medical Stores, then companies order and collect from BBCA Head office using their supply chain logistics including transport to make sure condoms are always available in their work place. Successful approaches include placing condom vending machines in workplace bathrooms and workplace peer educators distribute condoms in their respective workplace time and again. We are currently servicing over 300 companies with an estimate of 25 to 30 companies collecting condoms in a month
GABORONE TAXI ASSOCIATION CONDOM PROJECT
Since realising that the transport sector was underutilised in the fight against HIV/AIDS, BBCA adopted the ‘Condoms In a Taxi’ initiative because they transport workers to, and from work on a day to day basis. As a cost-effective structural intervention BBCA partnered with Gaborone Taxi Association (as a starting point) for the distribution, to Increase access to condom and messages by workers and the general population in an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Up to date the demand of condoms from private sector is growing on daily basis and we are able to distribute up to 70 000 condom pieces to taxis in a month.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS TRAINING
BBCA conducts a Peer Education training workshops on health and wellness including Covid-19, HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other Non-Communicable Diseases to different companies. Selected employees from their various work stations in Botswana are taken for a minimum of three days training depending on the level ( either level 1, 2, or 3) and intensity of their training.These health and wellness trainings are twice as important as they improve employee health behaviors, reduce elevated health risks, reduce health care costs, improve productivity, can decrease absenteeism, can help improve employee recruitment and retention, as well as build and help sustain high employee morale. All those being trained are given training modules and at the end of the training, and at the end of the training they are certified.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND STRENGTHENING
Since realising that the transport sector was under utilised in the fight against HIV/AIDS, BBCA adopted the ‘Condoms In a Taxi’ initiative because they transport workers to, and from work on a day to day basis. As a cost-effective structural intervention BBCA partnered with Gaborone Taxi Association (as a starting point) for the distribution, to Increase access to condom and messages by workers and the general population in an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs. Up to date the demand of condoms from private sector is growing on daily basis and we are able to distribute up to 70 000 condom pieces to taxis in a month.
POLICLY FOMULATION
As BBCA we help companies come up with preventive health and wellness Policies, which are designed to help maintain or play a key role in designing and managing workplace wellness programs. Health and Wellness Policies can be used as a way to reward and attract talent, and further deliver a range of benefits, such as increasing productivity, boosting morale, and helping shape a positive company culture. Over the years we have helped many companies’ with workplace Policy formulation and management of HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
MONITORING &EVALUATION AND REPORTING
Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting helps with identifying the most valuable and efficient use of resources. BBCA has a Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting Unit that is responsible for monitoring and evaluating to keep track of the project or organisational activities and achievements, and the assessment of the effectiveness of the private sector programs.Once that is done, we document the results of the monitoring and evaluation and then present them to appropriate audiences in the form of a Report. BBCA in consultation with private sector and relevant stakeholders usually develop standard tools for reporting which includes specific information and data around set targets and performance indicators. Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting, together provide the necessary data to guide strategic planning, to design and implement programmes and projects, and to allocate, and re-allocate resources in better ways.
INFORMATION SHARING AND DISSEMINATION
BBCA rates workplace health and Wellness highly important and we supports the mobilization of companies through our outreach programs. BBCA creates, as well as shares awareness and knowledge on Covid-19, HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other Non-Communicable Diseases and workplace for the private sector using amongst other things IEC materials. This is also meant to influence behavior change, and facilitate better understanding to Health and Wellness issues.
EDUCATION AWARENESS, OUTREACH AND MOBILIZATION
BBCA represent the collective voice of the private sector in the national response, therefore it is BBCA’s responsibility to participate in the national policy and program development forums like the National AIDS Council, and the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) amongst others. BBCA also represent the private sector at Global Business Coalition on AIDS, and the PAN African Business Coalition on AIDS.It is the responsibility of BBCA to make sure that the private sector has access to the existing national Covid19, HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria and other Non-Communicable Diseases programs.
