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Background
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa sparsely populated by more than 70 cultural groups. With more than 40 percent of Zambia's 10 million people living in cities, it is one of the most urbanised countries in Africa. A colonial legacy, disease, debt and mismanagement has transformed Zambia from one of the world's largest copper producers and potentially one of the continent's richest countries, to one of the world's poorest. Malaria, tuberculosis and measles are some of the common health problems in Zambia. Poor nutrition and poverty contribute to high child death rates.
World Vision Australia is working with the communities in Zambia. Below is an example of a funded project:
Area Development Programs (ADPs)
There are currently more than 8,000 children and their families benefiting from
ADPs in Zambia. Projects relating to maternal health, child immunisation, and the training of health care workers are supported. Projects training farmers to increase crop yields, improve crop storage, and care for the environment are also a priority. Community members are encouraged to explore ways to generate income and the projects run training programs to help them with this.
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