About ZOA

Zambia Orphans of Aids (ZOA) is made up of three distinct organizations, each with its own objectives: Zambia Orphans of AIDS United States (ZOA US), Zambia Orphans of AIDS United Kingdom (ZOA UK), and Zambia Orphans of AIDS Zambia (ZOA Z).

Objectives

ZOA brings together Zambians and friends of Zambia who are concerned about the AIDS pandemic to face this challenge and seek ways of responding to the desperate need for support. The organization’s objectives are to:

  • Provide financial and other forms of support to institutions in Zambia involved in responding to the needs of AIDS orphans.
  • Fund projects to enhance the capacity and institutional self-sufficiency of local organizations responding to the challenge posed by the increasing numbers of AIDS-related orphans.
  • Raise public awareness in the USA and elsewhere about the plight of AIDS orphans in Zambia.
  • Provide information to interested donors on Zambia and the projects being supported.

Patrons

ZOA Patrons are individuals who are well positioned to support ZOA in spreading to different constituencies the message on the plight of orphans in Zambia, and in accessing funds and information. This group comprises:

  • Rev. Professor Michael Kelly S.J.
  • Dr. Kenneth Kaunda
  • Dr. Peggy Valentine
  • Dr. Debrework Zewdie
Zambia Orphans of AIDS touches close to 7000 children
Zambia Orphans of AIDS UK held a very successful launch party at the Irish Embassy in London on June 14, 2007. See ZOA-UK page for more details.
Zambia Orphans of AIDS partners with Counterpart International, a US-based global development NGO that operates in 37 countries.
The World Bank Community Connections includes ZOA among the non Washington NGOs and PVOs it raised money for.
St. John the Beloved Catholic Church, McLean, Virginia, through St. Peter Claver Society for African Orphans and tithing, raises funds for ZOA for the third year running.
The International Monetary Fund’s Helping Hands continue to support ZOA.
Stanley and Rhoda Fischer donate to ZOA for the fourth year running.
Significant contributions from members and supporters (over $4500).
Derek Serpell, born in Zambia, and his wife Amanda Brosch Serpell, generously donate to ZOA.
that 78% of orphans in Zambia were orphaned by AIDS
that it is estimated that by 2005, there will be almost 2 million orphans in Zambia.
that Zambia will rank first among sub-Saharan African countries with a large orphan population by 2010.


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