PEPFAR IN ZAMBIA

As one of the fifteen focus countries, Zambia benefits from the rapid national expansion of HIV/AIDS care, prevention, and treatment services. In 2006, Zambia received in $149 million in Emergency Plan funds to strengthen its prevention, treatment, and care programs.

PEPFAR brings together five U.S. government agencies in Zambia to endorse a single strategy and implement one program, led by Ambassador Carmen Martinez. These are; Centers for Disease Control (CDC), United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Department of Defense ( DOD-including Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Program- DHAPP), Department of State (DOS), and Peace Corps (PC).

In 2006 PEPFAR supported more than 148 partners including 95 local organizations. PEPFAR works directly with civil society, the private sector, as well as various other ministries and organizations. For more information click here to see the PEPFAR Information Booklet.

The Ambassador’s Small Grants Fund provides funds for smaller organizations working within Zambia at the grassroot level to benefit orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs). To find out more about applying for an Ambassador’s Small Grant click here.