At Power of Love, we believe that when women thrive, families and communities do too. Research - and our own 20 years of experience - shows that a woman’s health and economic independence creates ripple effects that last for generations. This fall, 600 women enrolled in our microloans program will complete entrepreneurial training.
Dear friend: Happy April!
Looking back, 2024 was a year that made the communities we serve stronger and better equipped to navigate problems in the areas of health, education and income generation. All children enrolled in our pediatric HIV care program improved in health and all school age children are attending school. In addition, last September we launched a program for children that teaches them computer skills.
Power of Love’s “Safe Park” program provides a safe and fun environment for children living in slum neighborhoods to play, learn, and interact with peers. More than 700 children are enrolled. They enjoy playing Zambian games and learning through workshops led by older children and health educators.
Dear friend: Happy February!
Recent changes in U.S. foreign aid policy have created an urgent crisis for our HIV and AIDS programs in Zambia. With antiretroviral medication deliveries suspended, 500 children and their families are at risk, and our PEPFAR/USAID grant funding for HIV prevention and pediatric HIV care programs has been suspended.
We are taking swift action by:
Dear friend: Happy March!
As we shared in our recent update, shifting policies from the White House affecting USAID and U.S. government commitments have created unexpected challenges for the women and children in our programs. Please know that we are actively exploring solutions to ensure uninterrupted care and remain committed to the communities we serve.
Is malaria a problem? Malaria continues to be a deadly disease for children and vulnerable adults in Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2022, malaria claimed 608,000 lives globally (6% higher than pre-COVID), with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for 94% of malaria cases and deaths.
“Safe Park”, is a community outreach program that promotes the physical/mental development, and healing of children by utilizing research and evidence-based interventions implemented by health workers trained in trauma management. This program is open to all children from the community and its goal is to assess children’s behavior and foster learning through educational games and workshops.
We are excited to share some incredible news about HIV prevention. As many of you know, with HIV, effective treatment is key to prevention.
