Programme news

Earthquake emergency programme

Through the CARISMA programme, KfW and PANCAP are supporting PSI Haiti to distribute 25,000 hygiene kits and to promote the use of proper handwashing, sanitation and safe water treatment for the prevention of diarrheal diseases among displaced mobile persons living in temporary housing. PSI Haiti is also procuring and distributing 48,000 long-lasting insecticide mosquito nets. Click here to learn more.

CARISMA Phase 2

Phase 2 of CARISMA began in 2008 and currently HIV & AIDS prevention work is taking place in:

• Haiti with PSI Haiti
• Dominican Republic with PSI DR, and  
• the Eastern Caribbean with PSI/Caribbean

The sexual and reproductive health component of phase 2 is under development and we are pleased to announce that sub-contracts have recently been signed with the Academy for Educational Development (AED) in partnership with Stichting Lobi for a programme of HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health promotion work in Suriname; and with PSI/Caribbean in partnership with the Belize Family Life Association for a programme of HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health promotion work in the Belize. The programme team is still in the process of tendering for Social Marketing Organisations in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Suriname. For the latest tendering opportunities, refer to the tendering information page.

CARISMA at the PANCAP AGM

The CARISMA team recently attended the PANCAP AGM in October 2009 where Research Manager Joanne Hemmings delivered a short presentation to delegates about the Total Market Approach

SMO News

Currently under development. Coming soon....