AAMMH Zambia

A Zambia chapter of the African Alliance for Maternal Mental Health is under development.

Country Representatives

Contact africanalliancemmh@gmail.com if you are already working with a group of organizations and would like to become a representative.

Members of AAMMH in Zambia

Pamodzi ndi ana

 

PAMODZI NDI ANA is registered organization working in Eastern Province since 2006, in the areas of health, well-being, education and water and sanitation at schools and clinics. With donors’ assistance, and in collaboration with the Ministries of General Education, Health, and Community Development, we provide tangible solutions to address the challenges children face, especially in rural areas.

PAMODZI NDI ANA’s mission is to promote better living conditions for children within their communities, through tangible solutions in support of their education, well-being and development.

https://sites.google.com/view/pamodzindiana/home

SHARP
 
Serenity Harm Reduction Programme Zambia (SHARPZ), is a not- for profit non-governmental Community Faith Based Organization providing both mental health and professional counselling services for people who are managing problems arising from harmful use of alcohol, other drugs, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss as well as other mental health related challenges. Equally, SHARPZ provides trainings to professionals and semi-professionals who attempt to address issues these mental health related challenges
 
Midwives Association of Zambia

 

Midwives Association of Zambia (MAZ) is the professional organisation representing Registered-Nurse Midwives (RN/M), Enrolled-Nurse-Midwives (EN/M) and certified midwives (CM) in Zambia. Guided by its vision of “An Empowered Midwife for Professional Excellence,” MAZ is committed to promoting quality, evidence-based midwifery care at all levels of the health system. Through leadership, advocacy, education, and strategic partnerships locally and internationally, MAZ champions improved maternal, neonatal, child, and family health, while supporting the continuous professional development of midwives in Zambia.

https://zamidwives.org/

MHUNZA

 

Mental Health Users Network of Zambia (MHUNZA), established in 2000, is dedicated to improving the quality of mental health services in Zambia. The network advocates for the rights and inclusion of persons with psychosocial disabilities by identifying their needs, influencing policy, and engaging in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of mental health services. MHUNZA also raises public awareness and drives advocacy for change. MHUNZA’s is guided by its vision of a society where persons with mental disabilities enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

Gender Justice

 

Society for Gender Justice (Gender Justice), established in 2014, is a human rights and governance advocacy organization operating in five districts in Zambian districts – Mazabuka, Monze, Gwembe, Pemba, and Namwala. Gender Justice focuses on advancing gender equality, protecting human rights, and promoting good governance, with a primary focus on women, youth, and children. Rooted in the belief that transforming gender and power relations is key to ending poverty and inequality, the organization champions women’s collective action as a driving force for sustainable change and inclusive development.

Access To Health
 
Access to Health Zambia (formerly CMMB Zambia) is a Zambian NGO dedicated to improving health outcomes for women, children, and vulnerable communities. Through community-driven programs and health system strengthening, it supports maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), safe motherhood, and early childhood development. The organization currently coordinates a mental health program at Kanyama Hospital, focusing on the early identification of maternal mental health conditions such as perinatal depression, anxiety, and psychosis.