Country Overview

Zambia has one of the highest rates of HIV/AIDS infection in the world at over 15% (2007). The incidence of infection is higher in urban areas as opposed to rural areas and the rate of girls with HIV/AIDS aged 15-19 is four times higher than the rate for boys. Deforestation is increasing as a result of many people cutting down trees for cooking fuel and charcoal production; this is causing much of Zambia to become more arid. There are fears that this could further limit Zambia’s development since it already suffers from periodic droughts and flooding.

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In Zambia, AFAP works with a small Jesuit mission in the Chikuni Parish. Located in a very poor rural area, local people have limited access to health services. Work focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, along with training and support programs for sufferers and their carers.   

AFAP Projects:

Chikuni Home Based Care Program

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African Women's Program

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