Funded by Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ since 2017, the objective of the KidzAlive Mobilised project, in alignment with the KidzAlive model, has been to develop purposeful digital resources that prioritise children living with HIV in their health journey.
To accomplish this, children require healthcare workers who are child-friendly and can confidently assist them at clinics, and primary caregivers who are equipped with age-appropriate tools to continue this support at home.
KidzAlive Mobilised adopts a holistic approach, addressing various points where children and adolescents access HIV information and services, involving all key individuals in their care to enhance adherence and ultimately improve health outcomes.
Innovations Developed
KidzAlive Talk Tool App
2024 Global Mobile Award Winner for Tech4Good Best Mobile Innovation for Enhancing The Lives of Children and Young People, the KidzAlive Talk Tool App leverages Android smart devices and innovative, gamified educational techniques and creative storytelling to deliver information about HIV to children.
By creating an engaging, multilingual learning environment, the app empowers children and caregivers with the knowledge and support to navigate the challenges associated with HIV.
KidzAlive Caregiver Connect
Developed on the Turn.io platform, KidzAlive Caregiver Connect is a communication intervention specifically aimed at parents, caregivers, guardians and healthcare workers to better support children and adolescents living with HIV and chronic illnesses.
Through WhatsApp, they have 24/7 access to KidzAlive-designed messaging with up-to-date information, links to other best practices around HIV management at the household level, and practical tips through text, video, and infographics.
In Development
KidzAlive@Home App
Currently in development, the KidzAlive@Home App is a continuum of care solution to strengthen treatment adherence at the household level, by transforming children and adolescents, from being bystanders to active players in the management of their health, through the use of innovative adherence tools to engage, educate and reinforce positive adherence and wellness behaviours in their daily living.