KTF evaluates its Healthy Communities project
KTF is pleased to release the findings of an independent evaluation conducted on the Healthy Communities Project. The review was conducted by Omie Consultants, a Port Moresby-based consulting team with experience working with INGOs in several provinces on a wide range of projects.
The external consulting team conducted extensive consultations with community members in villages in which activities took place, as well as with KTF-employed health care workers, KTF staff members, and partners such as the Northern Provincial Health Authority (NPHA). Interviews took place in October with the report finalised in December 2022. Additional analysis was also conducted on a range of monitoring data collected and provided by KTF.
The Healthy Communities Project provides communities in rural and remote Oro and Central Provinces with access to essential health care services, including child and maternal health care, COVID-19 awareness, TB screening, HIV awareness and testing, and adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations. The project supports the operation of 16 health facilities via the provision of drugs and medical equipment and the funding of salaries for 15 full-time health workers, providing over 108,000 people across 60 villages with access to vital health services. Additionally, the project focuses on providing training and professional development opportunities for health care workers to ensure they have the capacity, knowledge, and skills required to provide essential services.
The final evaluation report highlighted the effectiveness of the project and outlined the extensive impact on health security that the project activities have had on the region. The report also found that there is an on-going need for project activities and health services to be continued. Recommendations included the continued strengthening of partnerships and capacity building with the NPHA to guarantee that aid posts and health care workers are able to continue operating and to ensure overall long-term sustainability of the healthcare system in these remote and rural areas.
The positive impact of Healthy Communities would not be possible without the support from the Australian Government through the Australia NGO Cooperation Program, the Canadian government through the Canada Fund, and other generous donors in Australia.
Judith carrying out an interview in Hariko Village.
External consultant Albert interviewing in Hariko Village.
Elijah conducting community consultations as part of the evaluation.
