Who we are
The Eastern Africa National Networks of AIDS and Health Service Organisations (EANNASO) is a regional network of Civil Society (CS) and Community Groups (CG) that provide HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, SRH and other health services.
EANNASO also engages in advocacy work around issues such as COVID-19 PPP and medical waste management, SRH etc. Established in 2002, EANNASO focuses on policy advocacy, community engagement, human rights, and gender-inclusive programming across the Africa region.
EANNASO has active membership in Eastern Africa countries, including Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), and Uganda. Through Focal Point Organisations (NFOs), EANNASO extends its reach to Anglophone and Lusophone Africa, implementing programs in countries like Angola, Botswana, DRC, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Over the past three decades, EANNASO has supported and promoted the role of CS and CG in their responses to HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, and SRHR, particularly those representing communities most affected by these diseases. EANNASO ensures meaningful engagement in policy development, program planning and implementation, health systems strengthening, and accountability, aiming for the quality delivery of health commodities and services in a non-discriminatory manner.
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Organizational
Values
In its commitment to serving its target population, EANNASO will adhere to the values that guide its programming and operations. These values are integral to our strategy, and by making them public, we pledge to uphold them consistently.
Vision
Communities attain the highest quality of health in Africa.
Mission
To inspire Communities and other stakeholders to increase their contribution to health responses.
Organizational Values
Intergrity
EANNASO staff and members are stewards that believe in professionalism at all levels of service delivery, and puts transparency and accountability at the forefront of program implementation and the management of public resources
Equity
EANNASO promotes a strong rights orientation that reinforces justice, fairness, respect and compassion.
Unity
EANNASO supports consultation and participation of all stakeholders at all stages of their interventions and works towards creating a sense of belonging and ownership; through sharing and promoting a common voice and vision and valuing the strength of teamwork to achieve its mission
Leadership
EANNASO fosters leadership development at all levels, encouraging innovation and excellence through continuous learning.
Organizational Objectives
- Facilitate an improved enabling environment and partnerships through networking, policy engagement, constructive dialogue, and programmatic alliances.
- Enhance development effectiveness and sustainability by building capacity and raising professional standards for members and their major constituencies.
- Improve information exchange, collective learning, and scalable best practices among members, civil society, and communities to combat HIV, TB, and associated diseases.
- Strengthen governance and accountability of member organizations to their constituencies.
- Increase the effectiveness, sustainability, and coordinating capacity of EANNASO as a network.
Connect With Us
Contact info
Plot # 595, Themi Nanenane, Njiro Road
P.O. Box 6187 -23109 Arusha, Tanzania
Opening Hours:
Mon – Thur: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Fri: 8:30am to 2:00pm
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