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Zambia

» Capital: Lusaka
» Population: 11.6 million
» Concern started work in: 2002
» Concern's annual budget: �2,647,697
» Concern staff: 61
» GDP per capita: US $943
» Life expectancy: 37.7 years
» Living with HIV&AIDS: 17%
» Literacy: 68%
» Currency: Zamian Kwacha
Buying rice & seeds. Zambia. Cormac Staunton Sept 05

Zambia stories

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  • The reality of climate change

    For some people, climate change appears to be a distant threat. But for local communities in Bangladesh, Kenya and Zambia climate change is an everyday reality. Concern is helping these people by clearing irrigation and flood canals, building wells and establishing plans and responses for future disasters.  (29 Aug 2007)

  • Concern responds to worsening floods in Zambia

    The Western Province of Zambia is divided by the Zambezi flood plain, known locally as the Barotse Plains. Every year the plains flood to some extent, but in late February 2007 the Zambezi exceeded the highest water levels ever recorded. This compounded previous problems in January when widespread floods destroyed the bulk of both winter and summer crops.  (09 Mar 2007)

  • Living with AIDS but able to deliver message of hope

    A Zambian citizen suffering from HIV&AIDS told a conference in Dublin yesterday: "I owe my existence to Concern Worldwide."  (01 Dec 2006)

  • Zambian woman conveys the impact of Aids

    Edna Kalaluka is Concern's HIV&AIDS programme manager in Zambia where one in four adults is HIV positive.  (01 Dec 2006)

  • Zambian victim outlines the AIDS trauma

    The personal and family trauma of living with AIDS will be outlined by a victim from Zambia, at a special Concern conference in Dublin on Wednesday, 29 November.  (24 Nov 2006)

  • Committed to change: United we stand

    Despite a lack of official support and funding, people across the world have found that working together in partnership can be hugely effective in the fight against HIV/Aids. Here are just three examples  (12 Aug 2006)

  • Committed to change: Hungry for a change

    In some ways it's common sense: people who are malnourished are more likely to become ill and those with HIV need food to stay well. But what happens when food just isn't available: what must people do to survive?  (12 Aug 2006)

  • Committed to change: The greatest need

    Even in countries where transmission rates are going down, and ARVs are available, the poorest fare badly. If you are not able to reach a clinic, how can you find out how the virus is transmitted, or access drugs that can save your life?   (12 Aug 2006)

  • Committed to change: Everyone is affected

    HIV/Aids has had a horrific impact on developing countries. Even those who are not positive themselves have had to cope with the virus. Here we look at the some of the issues they face and what is being done to support them  (12 Aug 2006)

  • Concern calls for action to tackle HIV and food insecurity

    Concern has joined forces with other agencies to call for urgent action to tackle the dual epidemics of food insecurity and HIV&AIDS in Africa.  (24 Jul 2006)