ABOUT HCSI
Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City, Department of Health Services Provider (DHSP) but registered as Health Care and Support Initiative (HCSI) is a faith-based organization with the focus area of HIV Prevention, Care and Support for People Living with HIV/AIDS Care and Support for Vulnerable Children, PMTCT, Malaria and TB Prevention. HCSI was established as a response to the health and welfare needs of the people in the Archdiocese and communities around the Archdiocese.
Since 2004, we have engaged in humanitarian commitment with funding support from the catholic Archdiocese of Benin City (CAB) and have a good history of collaboration with funding partners and other agencies engaged in OVC and HIV/AIDS intervention such as the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), Heartland Alliance LTD/GTE, EDOSACA e.t.c. DHSP receives technical support and also works within the framework of policy provisions advised by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN).
Our vision
We share in the healing ministry of Jesus Christ through the provision of social, physical and mental health services that is based on the holistic approach and that affirms human dignity and respect for human lives.
Our mission
To mitigate the effects of HIV/AIDs, malaria, TB and other health related challenges among individuals, families, and communities.
To improve the quality of life of people through intervention on migration, climate change and governance.
Our Focus Areas and Achievements
Thematic Areas
Opportunities
Partners/Collaborations
- EDOSACA
- ARFH
- HEARTLAND ALLIANCE LTD/GTE
- CCCRN
- USAID Market
- Catholic Relief Services
- FHI 360
- ANHI
- PATHFINDERS INTERNATIONAL
Current Projects
- ACELERATING CONTROL ON HIV EPIDEMIC IN NIGERIA 6 (ACE 6)
- INTEGRATED CHILD HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE AWARD 2 (ICHSSA 2) transitioning to THRIVE project
Geographical Coverage
Core Strategies
- Community Mapping
- Community Entry Activities (Advocacies and Community Dialogue)
- Systems Strengthening and Capacity Development
- Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Practices
- Household Empowerment
- Resource Mobilization
- Partnerships
- Prevention from Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and HIV Testing Services (HTS)
Our Achievements
- Services extended to over 2,300 People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and 5,336 Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC).
- HTS provided to over 120,000 persons, linking 2,000+ PLHIV to care.
- 1,863 eligible participants linked to PrEP services.
- Community-Based Health Insurance provided to 1,343 individuals.
- 6,998 children assisted in obtaining birth certificates.
- 2,889 beneficiaries supported through income-generating activities and financial literacy training.
- 964 beneficiaries received services like EAC, viral load sampling, and drug pickup.