Zambian PLHIV network: NZP+

Summary

Network of the Zambian People living with HIV/AIDS (NZP+) is a national organization for the people living with HIV & AIDS (PLHiV), established in 1996. It aims to improve the quality of PLHIV by pursuing three issues namely: Support, Communication and Representation of the PLHIV. NZP+ is a non-profit and non-governmental organization registered under section 7(I) of the Zambian societies Act.

The premise being followed is to re-establish one’s self esteem and acceptance in the local community, thereafter seek health improvement, and subsequently (re-) gain recognition as valued citizens, stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and self-determining economically productive members of society. NZP+ as an organization has grown from a group of 28 members in 1996 towards a national network of approximately 100,000 PLHIV (4,500 support groups) in all the districts of Zambia.

Mission and Vision

Vision:

NZP+ envisions empowered members leading healthy, productive and sustainable lives.

Mission:

The mission for NZP+ is to provide leadership in planning, coordination, capacity building, resource mobilization, advocacy, documentation, information sharing, Monitoring and Evaluation through collaborating with key stakeholders for the benefit of its own members’ livelihood development  as well as the broader society.

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Mandates of NZP+’s Mandates

The key mandates for NZP+ are leadership in planning, coordination, capacity building, resource mobilization, advocacy, policy interpretation and guidance, documentation, information sharing, Monitoring and Evaluation.

Core Values for NZP+

NZP+ is guided by the following core values:

• Transparency  Accountability
• Non-stigmatization
• Non-discrimination     
• Integrity
• Commitment
• Gender equality
• Competence
• Observance of human rights
• Equal access to health care and support services