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"Queen Mothers" Protect Other Sex Workers from HIV
COH II Project Part of USAID Compendium of African HIV Programs JULY 2009 — The Zambian Corridors of Hope HIV/AIDS Prevention Initiative (COH II) is among the programs featured in a new compendium of more than 30 HIV program in sub-Saharan Africa that effectively integrate gender approaches and can serve as models for scale-up and replication.
COH II Helps Women Protect Health, Safety  FEBRUARY 2009 — Corridors of Hope outreach workers are helping women who have crossed the border from Zimbabwe in search of money to feed their families. They meet with the women to hold "Reflect" discussions, helping the women—some of whom have turned to sex work—deal with issues that concern them. The women are learning safer sex practices and have formed a support group to help each other keep safe.
TBCAP/Zambia TBCAP/Zambia works to improve collaboration between HIV and TB programs, and to strengthen and expand DOTS treatment programs in 5 Zambian provinces.
Corridors of Hope II The Zambian Corridors of Hope HIV/AIDS Prevention Initiative (COH II) aims to reduce the transmission of HIV in seven of the country's high-prevalence border and transportation corridor communities.
Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership II Through the USAID-funded ZPCT II program, FHI is working with the Government of Zambia to strengthen the country's national health system by maximizing access, equity, quality, and sustainability in the delivery of comprehensive HIV/AIDS services. The program builds on the successful Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership (ZPCT).
Faith-Based Regional Initiative for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children The Community Faith-Based Regional Initiative for Orphans and Other Vulnerable Children (FABRIC) strengthens and expands services for orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC), using sustainable strategies to provide comprehensive OVC care and support.
Corridors of Hope II Release New Strategy and Tools Guide
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Featured Partner: USAID Through our partners, such as USAID, FHI supports Zambia and its organizations in preventing the spread of HIV and improving HIV/AIDS care and support among those at highest risk.
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The Zambia Prevention, Care and Treatment Partnership (ZPCT) is improving AIDS care in Zambia, helping patients return to their families, jobs and communities. FHI Country Director Cathy Thompson discusses efforts to improve working conditions and ease the human resource crisis. (April 2007)
ZPCT is working to make CD4 count testing accessible to all who need it in Zambia. In this clip, FHI Country Director Cathy Thompson tells how. (April 2007)
JANUARY 2010 — The HIV prevalence among sex workers can be as high as 65 percent in some Zambian towns. Learn how Corridors of Hope has succeeded in promoting viable alternatives to sex work. COH also protects public health by training retired sex workers as peer health educators who encourage those already engaging in risky behaviors to get tested and use condoms.
FEBRUARY 2009 — Corridors of Hope II (COH II) has published two documents that guide systematic programming that promotes behavior change and social mobilization on the community and individual levels. The publications are titled Reflect Methodology and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Tools Guide and Behavior Change and Social Mobilization Strategy. 
