The North Carolina Peace Corps Association (NCPCA) is proud to announce its recent support of a transformative education project led by Peace Corps Volunteer John Malone through the Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) grant.
Kibangabwe, in Zambia’s North-West, has lacked adequate access to rural health services for more than a decade. The village falls within a catchment area that has been served by Peace Corps Volunteers, and the need for a dedicated local health post has long been recognized as a critical gap in the community’s wellbeing.
Through this PCPP grant, John is working to expand and rehabilitate a local health post to serve more than 2,000 people. The improved facility will include dedicated spaces for malaria prevention, maternal care, HIV services, and child health clinics. By bringing essential services closer to the families who need them most, the project will reduce the long distances residents currently travel for urgent care. Beyond the direct beneficiaries of the new clinic, the broader catchment area will also benefit through reduced congestion at the existing facility, improving quality of care for all surrounding villages.
In light of recent reductions to programs such as USAID, PEPFAR, and the President’s Malaria Initiative, grassroots initiatives like this one take on renewed importance. NCPCA encourages its members and supporters to consider donating to or sharing this project. Your contribution can help this community confront the burden of malaria and build a more resilient health system for generations to come.
