Real reach, real programmes — measured, reported, and growing across Zambia.
districts of implementation in Zambia
provinces of implementation
health facilities supported
health service providers trained in HIV prevention service provision
adolescent girls reached
adolescent boys reached
adults reached
overall digital reach
2,976 people reached — 1,486 adolescent girls, 977 adolescent boys, and 513 adults.
400 young people reached — 305 adolescent girls and 95 adolescent boys.
643 people reached — 336 adolescent girls, 275 adolescent boys, and 32 adults.
Ascend Futures Foundation played a visible and catalytic role in the 2025 World AIDS Day commemoration, which also served as Zambia's official launch of long-acting injectable Lenacapavir — the Foundation's first participation in a national World AIDS Day event.
Leading up to the launch, AFF contributed community mobilisation, media engagement, training of healthcare providers and mobilisers, and the development and adaptation of information, education, and communication materials to support the Lenacapavir rollout.
The event was officiated by the Honourable Minister of Health and attended by government, partners, civil society, youth, and community members — aligned with the global theme "Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response." AFF acknowledges the support of AVAC, whose investment in community-centred prevention, evidence generation, and innovation was instrumental to the successful launch.
Community engagement for the rollout of Cabotegravir, Lenacapavir, and the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring — expanding real prevention choice.
Peer-led engagement models — including our Ascenders — that recruit trusted young people from within the communities they serve.
School and community platforms promoting safer environments and stronger protection for children and adolescents.
Headline commitments from our implementation framework — indicative targets to be confirmed through annual costing and as partnerships and funding are secured.
people to reach with HIV, STI & SRHR services across 15 communities
healthcare workers to train on inclusive, culturally competent care
youth mentorships connecting young people with role models
youth-led community projects in health & accountability
health education campaigns in schools & community centres
health resource kits to distribute
youth-friendly health service spaces to support or revamp
peer educators & volunteers to train in psychosocial support
A robust MERL framework strengthens programme quality, tracks progress, measures impact, and promotes evidence-informed decision-making.
A systematic study used to create new knowledge and understand the wider evidence behind the problems our communities face — so our interventions are evidence-based and deliver sustained impact.
Documenting lessons and best practices, knowledge-sharing forums, adaptive management, and evidence products & policy briefs.
The success of our 2026–2028 strategy depends on strong partnerships, sustainable resourcing, and collective commitment.
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