Projects in Zimbabwe
HIV/Aids is an enormous problem. Although the total number of those infected has reduced over the last decade from 26 to 15 %, and antiretroviral drugs are in principle available free of charge to all, the number of children and young people affected still remains very high. Those affected are at risk of social exclusion. Therefore they conceal their illness as long as possible – which once again makes prevention more difficult.
Living positively despite HIV/AIDS
Telephone helpline for young survivors of sexual and domestic violence
Gender-based violence is a bitter reality for many young people in Zimbabwe, especially young women. One in three young people experience abuse before the age of 18. Due to weak health and legal systems, these acts often go unpunished and the victims receive no help. Together with our partner organization, we offer a nationwide, free hotline to provide immediate telephone support and offer long-term help and prevention work.
Basic information
Size: 390 757 km² (9.5 times Switzerland)
Population: 13.1 million (1.5 times Switzerland)
Human Development Index: 0.516 (rank 154 of 185 countries)
Distribution of income in %79.4 (0 = equal distribution / 100% = one person has everything)
Share of population from 0 to 24 years60.5% (Switzerland: 26.5%)
Homicide rate25 per 100 000 inhabitants (Switzerland: 0.6)
Focus of workHealth
Program Coordination
