About Zambian Network of Young People Living with HIV/AID & Affected

ZNYP is a national network of YPLHIV with representation in all 103 districts of Zambia. Support groups (SG) are the building blocks of the organisation; and are composed of YPLHIV in the same localities or workplaces. The Zambian Network of Young People Living with HIV&AIDS (ZNYP) is a national organization for young people living with HIV&AIDS. Established in 2017, ZNYP aims to improve the quality of life of young people living with HIV& AIDS by pursuing support, communication and representation on issues affecting them. The Network is not for profit, but a non-governmental organization.

Vision

To reach out to Adolescents/Young People living with HIV with Zero discrimination against HIV/AIDS, where their opinions are protected, their voices and demands considered in making laws and service delivery at all levels.

 

Mission Statement

 

The mission for ZNYP is to empower Adolescents/Young People living with HIV, have a voice in issues regarding HIV through advocacy campaigns and partnerships from already established organizations pushing for the same cause which is having an HIV free.

Overall Objective

 

The overall objective of ZNYP is to improve the quality of life of YPLHIV by promoting dignity, health and socio-economic advancement through representation, support, and advocacy on issues affecting them

Specific Organisational Objectives

1. Increase access to prevention initiatives for People Living with HIV (YPLHIV)

2. Increase access to treatment care and support service delivery  for YPLHIV

3. Promote livelihood development among YPLHIV

4. Strengthen organizational and technical capacity of  ZNYP structures to sustain the  response among YPLHIV

5. Address crosscutting issues through: Reduction of Stigma and Discrimination; Greater Involvement of YPLHIV in strategic activities; Advancing Human Rights of YPLHIV; and Promotion of Gender Equity and Equality.