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Angola
Angola continues to suffer the repercussions of a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002. More than 1.5 million people were killed, 4 million were displaced and much of the country's infrastructure was damaged. The majority of people living outside the capital of Luanda are dependent on farming to survive. Malaria is the leading cause of illness and death in Angola.
Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Anglican Diocese of Angola on community-based initiatives in the provinces of Uige and Cunene, as well as in the capital Luanda. Cunene’s HIV prevalence rate is 25% — the highest in the country — and the province is home to more than 16,000 orphans and vulnerable children.
Promoting Health and Fighting Disease
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Angola is one of 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa where the NetsforLife® program partnership is working to prevent malaria by distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and educating communities in prevention and treatment methods.
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HIV/AIDS awareness workshops train clergy and community leaders to teach prevention and provide counseling, and home-based care is provided for those affected by AIDS.
- Wells and latrines provide clean water and adequate sanitation for villages in the remote Cunene province.
- Education is provided for mothers on child survival topics such as common childhood diseases, nutrition and hygiene.
Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply
- New seeds, crops, livestock and farming techniques are improving the food supply in six villages in the Cunene province.
- Women receive agricultural training to improve the well-being and nutrition of their families.
Creating Economic Opportunities and Strengthening Communities
- A micro-finance program helps families expand farming activities and earn more income in Cunene.
- Literacy training provides the opportunity for residents for Cunene to learn to read.
