On August 4, 2008 the Executive Director of the Churches Health Association of Zambia (CHAZ), Dr. Simon Mphuka, passed away at the age of 46 in what was felt as an untimely death of a visionary, charismatic and engaged leader. Simon Mphuka was an excellent listener and always smiling in spite of the often serious nature of the work he and DanChurchAid would discuss together. Read more...

DanChurchAid works with human rights issues through local partners in Zambia. DanChurchAid’s work within the Political Space Programme aims at securing civic and political rights, mainly focusing on women and the rural poor. DanChurchAid has worked in Zambia since 1973. Read more...

DanChurchAid is working with HIV/AIDS through local partners in Zambia. The HIV/AIDS programme focuses on supporting women, orphans and HIV affected families, primarily in rural areas. Human rights, advocacy and gender issues are important cross-cutting aspects in the programme. Read more...