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Mobile Interactions bringing Hope (MI Hope)

last updated Jan 20, 2012

Overview

Implementing organization: 
Livingstonia Synod AIDS Programme (Lisap)
Legal Status: 
Private (not-for-profit)
Year Launched: 
2011
Stage: 
Pilot/startup stage
Income Level of Target Population: 
All income levels

Funding

Primary Source of Funding: 
Donor
Funders: 
TearFund UK

Technology

Technology Used: 
Phones › SMS/MMS (Text Message)
Technology Purpose: 
Improving Data Management › Data Collection
Summary: 

This project, implemented by Livingstonia Synod AIDS Programme (Lisap) works with volunteers and mobile phones to improve the quality of life of those living with HIV and AIDS.

Key program components: 

In the project, volunteers will be using mobile phones in data collection, sharing information or help in the diagnosis of various ailments. Each coordinator will be responsible for 20 volunteers and using chart sessions modeled on Facebook, and volunteers will encourage mothers to go for HIV Testing and counseling, seek treatment and other services. They can take pictures of a rash or record client’s complaints and these can be sent instantly to the Programme manager who can then liaise with local health authorities for tentative diagnosis and the volunteers can get instant feedback. Each volunteer has been equipped each with a Nokia X3, a portable solar panel charger and two batteries.

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