In October 2022, we had shared information about the approval and launch of a malaria vaccine by the WHO. Recently we received exciting news; the new malaria vaccine is overdelivering on its efficacy.

“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.

Is malaria a problem? 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. Zambia, one of 20 countries with the highest malaria incidence and mortality, has a high prevalence of malaria co-infection with HIV and TB.

A quick positive update. Zambia has been going through a cholera outbreak since last October. With more than 19,000 cases, 600 deaths, and a case fatality rate of 3.5% this is the worst cholera outbreak since 2017. The government has launched an aggressive campaign deploying oral vaccines to curb the spread of cholera.

We have learned that with access to credit and training, women in resource poor neighborhoods are able to take good care of their families, build assets, and live close to normal lives. All women enrolled in our micro loans program are able to take better care of their families.

Our mission is that children living with HIV grow without any disadvantages, graduate from school and college, and lead normal lives.

Good News! Malaria continues to take more than 600,000 lives every year with 80% of deaths among children under five. However, there is good news on the malaria prevention front.

 “Safe Park” program is open to all children from multiple communities in urban Lusaka and is popular with children and community leaders.

Power of Love's pediatric HIV care program provides a suite of services to children living with HIV so they can live close to normal or normal lives. With improved health, 95% of school age children are in school.  Second, all children (or their caregivers) receive monitoring and training in adherence to medication.

Power of Love's micro loans program provides training in entrepreneurial skills, multiple loans, and ongoing support to women in Zambia. In addition to training and loans, program activities focus on the provision of information on how to open a bank account, save regularly, build assets, and teach financial literacy.