JP Semi-Annual Report: PBF JP2 (MPTFO Project No: 00076965) 
This semi-annual report comprises of the two quarterly reports: Q1 and Q2 for 2012 as extracted from the JP eMIS (http://ug.one.un.org/reports.hei?card=heises.d9d7833535eca053571da74e2189437e).
Programme Number & Title 	PBF JP2 / Peace building and enhancing protection systems 	
Recipient UN Organization 	UNFPA; UNICEF 	
Implementing Partner(s) 	American Refugee Committee (ARC) 
ANPPCAN 
CCF Pader 
Children as Peacebuilders 
Church of Uganda 
GUSCO 
KICWA 
Muslim Supreme Council 
UCRNN 
Uganda Catholic Secretariat 
UTL 
UWONET (Ugandan Women Network) 
War Child Holland  	
JSC Approval Date: 	Sat 01-Jan-2011 	

Period Covered 	1st Quarter: January - March 2012 	
Funds Committed (Cumulative as of this quarter): 	2,339,810.00 USD 	% of Approved: 	93.59 	
Funds Disbursed (Cumulative as of this quarter): 	2,085,241.29 USD 	% of Approved: 	83.41 	
Forecast Final Date: 	30-Jun-2012  	Delay (Months): 	3 months  	
  Output/Indicators: 	Achievements/Results: 	Challenges (incl. expected effect on programme results): 	
Output 1: Psychosocial care and support services for women and children victims of GBV and abuse provided in all target districts 	
% increase in number of child survivors receiving psychosocial care and support in all target districts 	1,732 child survivors received psychosocial care and support in all targeted districts 
Percentage Achievement: 15% 	The number of children who need psychosocial support is far greater than those who actually receive it. 	
% increase in number of GBV survivors receiving psychosocial care and support in all target districts 	244 GBV survivors received psychosocial care and support 
Percentage Achievement: 5% 	Fewer beneficiaries received psychosocial in the reporting period due to a delay in the transfer of funds to the Implementing Partners.  The delay was a result of the change in UNFPA's format of presentation of the work plans       that the required the Implementing Partners to present a consolidated work plan for all the support they got from UNFPA and not just the peacebuilding activities 	
Output 2: Community dialogues on GBV gender equality, non-discrimination and child protection conducted in target districts 	
% of communities in target district with agreed community norms on child protection  	72 Community have agreed community norms on child protection in all 7 districts 
Percentage Achievement: 25% 	The social norms change process takes time and therefore it is difficult to ascertain that the communities will not engage in violence against children. 	
% of 7 districts with community dialogues held on GBV, gender equality and non-discrimination  	10 community dialogues and 40 awareness sessions were held on GBV prevention and drivers of GBV.  64 community dialogues were held on children as peacebuilders,  during which 71 communities committed to MY PART MY PROMISE against violence. 63 dialogues were held on violence against children and GBV. 
Percentage Achievement: 0% 	None 	
Output 3: District mechanisms for regular collection and documentation of reported incidents of GBV and child protection established and functional 	
% of participating districts with functional mechanisms for regular collection and documentation of reported incidents of child protection 	Additional support to capacity building for Child Protection MIS in the Govt was planned. A TOR was developed and advertized for selection of candidate for improving on the Child Protection MIS. 22 applicants documents were reviewed. Could not find appropriate consultant. 
Percentage Achievement: 3% 	It is a challenge to get a consultant who has expertize in both Child Protection and in developing a computerized data base 	
Output 4: Increased capacity of district authorities to plan and budget for addressing GVB, child protection and human rights violations 	
% of Districts with trained officials on child protection and human rights 	40 Councillors and district officials of Lamwo district were trained in development of District Plans and Budget integrating child protection concerns 
Percentage Achievement: 30% 	The plans are ready for remaining districts to be implemented in next quarter 	
Output 5: Case management and referral pathway for children and GBV survivors enhanced in all target districts 	
% increase in number of cases of children with complete information on case management, including referral and follow-up activities, and case outcomes 	1789 child cases identifiied by CPCs and communities were responded to and provided with care and support including police, legal and probation support. 
Percentage Achievement: 20% 	There is a gap in the number of cases that need support and the resources that are available, making it essential to respond to priority cases threatening the survival of the child. 	
	-44 referral pathways updated in all the new and old sub counties in all the districts 
Percentage Achievement: 20% 	The return process and the closure of activities by many NGOs call for a continuous need to update the referral pathways 	
Output 6: Children formerly associated with armed groups and other children affected by conflict are supported through reception, interim care and/or reunification with families/communities of origin (UNICEF) 	
Number of children formerly associated with armed groups and other children affected by conflict provided with support 	75 infants of formerly abducted child mothers were provided with ECCD care and support. 100 child mothers were identified to participate in vocational training in Pader Girls Academy; 50 child mothers in the communities were identified and supported with oxen and plough for ox-cultivation to enhance food security and livelihood. 143 care takers and parents were reached through 2 communities dialgoues to provide support to former abductees for their full reintegration with the communities in which they live. 
Percentage Achievement: 22% 	Late disbursement of funds because of UNICEF new Finance system VISION delayed the implementation of activities. 	
Achievement Percentage for this Quarter:  17.5%	  	
Achievement Percentage for previous Quarters:  90.2%	  	
Cumulative Achievement Percentage:  107.7%	  	

Period Covered 	2nd Quarter: April - June 2012 	
Funds Committed (Cumulative as of this quarter): 	2,500,000.00 USD 	% of Approved: 	100.00 	
Funds Disbursed (Cumulative as of this quarter): 	2,448,967.00 USD 	% of Approved: 	97.96 	
Forecast Final Date: 	  	Delay (Months): 	  	
Output/Indicators: 	Achievements/Results: 	Challenges (incl. expected effect on programme results): 	
Output 1: Psychosocial care and support services for women and children victims of GBV and abuse provided in all target districts 	
% increase in number of child survivors receiving psychosocial care and support in all target districts 	2575 child survivors were identified, referred and provided psychosocial care and support in all targetted districts. 
Percentage Achievement: 15% 	The available resources are not enough for the high number of children needing psycho-social care and support. 	
% increase in number of GBV survivors receiving psychosocial care and support in all target districts 	A total of 3,009 survivors received psychosocial support; 2,647 of whom were children. 
Percentage Achievement: 57% 	The revised Police Form 3 (PF3) is  still not available in new police posts.  Further some service providers demand payment from clients to access services, which slowed response to survivors. 	
Output 2: Community dialogues on GBV gender equality, non-discrimination and child protection conducted in target districts 	
% of communities in target district with agreed community norms on child protection  	151 communities have agreed community norms against violence through 196 community dialogues held for changing community  norms. 
Percentage Achievement: 25% 	Gender dominance during discussion; men talking mostly limiting women from participation. 	
% of 7 districts with community dialogues held on GBV, gender equality and non-discrimination  	During the reporting period a total of 345 community dialogues were held by the Implementing Partners.  7,083 adults, 315 children and 30 youth leaders attended these dialogues.  18 seminars  targeting 330 women were held on leadership, peacebuilding, savings, investments, advocacy, and entrepreneurship.21 male champions were trained on peacebuilding, advocacy, enterprise governance, savings, investment, mentoring and coaching.868 parishes of the Church of Uganda were mobilised and 299 parish priests were trained as TOTs on child protection.   
Percentage Achievement: 0% 	None 	
Output 3: District mechanisms for regular collection and documentation of reported incidents of GBV and child protection established and functional 	
% of participating districts with functional mechanisms for regular collection and documentation of reported incidents of child protection 	The Govt was supported to establish a manual data collection system in all the districts. The effort to turn into a computerized one did not materialize as no consultant was found who has both the child protection and the computerized system development expertize 
Percentage Achievement: 0% 	No consultant could be found who has both the child protection back  ground and expertize in development of a computerized data system 	
% of participating districts with functional mechanisms for regular collection and documentation of reported incidents of GBV  	All activities under this activities under this output were completed except for the development of the software for a 24 hours call centers. All seven districts have functional GBV and child protection  reporting mechanisms. 
Percentage Achievement: 29% 	None 	
Output 4: Increased capacity of district authorities to plan and budget for addressing GVB, child protection and human rights violations 	
% of Districts with trained officials on child protection and human rights 	60 Councillors and district officilas in Kitgum and Amuru districts were trained on development of District Plans and Budget integrating child protection concerns 
Percentage Achievement: 30% 	Coordination between the technical organization ANPCANN and the district poses a challenge. 	
% of Districts trained on GBV and gender and supported to implement gender budgeting 	Training on gender and equity budgeting undertaken for the remaining districts of Gulu, Nwoya and Pader.The training was appreciated as indicated by the commitment of district councillors and technical staff to take key actions to respond to GBV and improve on gender budgeting. 
Percentage Achievement: 43% 	None 	
Output 5: Case management and referral pathway for children and GBV survivors enhanced in all target districts 	
Number of districts with integrated and updated GBV and Child Protection referral pathways 	Only the Implementing Partner supported by UNICEF, i.e. War Child Holland, updated the referral pathway for Child Protection in all 7 districts.ARC's activities are implemented in 3 district, more specifically in a total of 8 sub-counties.  Food for the Hungry implemented activities in two sub-counties in 1 district namely Agago. 
Percentage Achievement: 38% 	There has been poor mobilization of stakeholders by the District technocrats which has meant that meetings have not been held.  ARC found that some of the new police posts did not have copies of the new PF3 forms. 	
% increase in number of cases of children with complete information on case management, including referral and follow-up activities, and case outcomes 	The referral pathways in all 7 districts are updated and functional. 2481 cases by referred by Govt and NGO partners. Church of Uganda identified 105, and UMSC supported2150 children mostly girls with referral, care and support. 
Percentage Achievement: 10% 	The police are few in number so inadequate support from the police.  For example in Pader there are no police in Latanya and Angagur subcounties, similarly Ogom subcounty have only 2 police men; this limits their response. 	
Output 6: Children formerly associated with armed groups and other children affected by conflict are supported through reception, interim care and/or reunification with families/communities of origin (UNICEF) 	
Number of children formerly associated with armed groups and other children affected by conflict provided with support 	-171 youth formerly associated with armed conflict were assisted to access vocational and skills training.-18 groups of young mothers (5 in each group) were provided animal traction support (a pair of oxen, plough, and chain) for supporting their access to land and for income-generating activities.-50 children of young mothers formerly associated with armed conflict were supported to participate in Early Childhood care and development programme while their mothers particpation in vocational skills training.-100 Vulnerable and formerly abducted children were supported to accesss formal eduation.-30 communities were prepared to provide reintegration support, while 2 communities made their action plans. 200 participants (98 male, 102 female).-20 students were able to access information, communication and technology services- 2 Women and 4 children (5 females, 1 male) were received at GUSCO reception centre. 
Percentage Achievement: 25% 	It is reported that reintegration process is sometimes slowed down by the Formerly Abducted themselves, as some of them are are seen to be rude, isolated, reserved, indisciplined, and short-tempered. 	
Achievement Percentage for this Quarter:  24.7%	  	
Achievement Percentage for previous Quarters:  107.7%	  	
Cumulative Achievement Percentage:  132.4%	  	

[Report generated by Administrator as of Wed 29-Aug-2012 03:40 PM]