This is a special edition of the AACES newsletter as the implementation of program activities comes to an end on 30 June 2016. The AACES newsletter has been a quarterly publication for the AACES partners that highlights the program successes, lessons learnt and serves as a platform to share information. From January 2012 African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) served as Resource Facility Manager for the AACES program, which involved providing logistical, administrative and technical support to the program. By providing timely, efficient, and effective support in these areas, ACBF contributed significantly to the achievements and results of the program which have been fully captured in the final program review report that was launched in May 2016. Over 2.3million people benefitted from the program, the majority being women and girls.