Zambia

Promotion of gender-based violence (GBV) prevention and care through the community empowerment in Zambia

Project Period-start March 2023
Project Period-end April 2026
Counter Partners Ministry of Health Central Provincial Health Office, Kapiri Mposhi Health Office
Implementation Partners Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ)
Donation Partners Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Focus Gender-Based Violence
Projected Supported Population about 356,921

This project aims to prevent gender-based violence (GBV), support survivors, and promote community-driven responses. To this end, we will promote gender equality at the community level, strengthen care and service systems for GBV survivors, and advance women’s economic empowerment.

Promotion of cervical cancer screening in Zambia

Project Period-start August 2023
Project Period-end July 2025
Counter Partners Ministry of Health, Central Provincial Health Office, Copperbelt Provincial Health Office, Kapiri Mposhi District Health Office, Mpongwe District Health Office, Masaiti District Health Office
Implementation Partners Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ)
Donation Partners JOICFP Donation
Focus Water Aid, Cervical Cancer
Projected Supported Population about 250,000

This project renovates a maternity waiting house with unusable water facilities to ensure safe deliveries at the local health center. To address GBV among youth (i.e., teenage pregnancy, child marriage), our project also trains peer educators to raise awareness on GBV and gender equality, and work with schools to engage teachers and parents in prevention efforts.