Micro Loans For Women Impacted by HIV/AIDS, Zambia

In the last report, we had provided information regarding the provision of Safe Water Filtration Systems to women living in slum neighborhoods in Lusaka, Zambia. Based on the need in communities, we will be adding add mental healthcare and support services to women. Mental health struggles—often fueled by trauma, poverty, and the weight of HIV—frequently go untreated due to deep social stigma. We are partnering with government clinics and a hospital in Lusaka, to provide mental health services. In addition, by deploying our trained community health workers, we can provide structured mental health support to women and adolescents. In the next few months, women enrolled in our micro loans program who need mental health support will be identified and included in this initiative.

We launched this mental health program on a small scale and will be expanding slowly. Currently, we have only 60 active patients, but 500 adults and adolescents are on a waiting list. As more women receive mental health support, families will be strengthened and mental wellness will become a part of every family's daily activity.

Thank you for your caring and support for women in Zambia.

Links:

• About our micro loans program
• Mechanics of this program
• Women business owners are role models and mentors

Here is an exciting update: In June 2025, women from the community received a Safe Water Filtration System (SWFS) and training on how to use, maintain, and disease prevention. The provision of the SWFS and training was provided to families who do not have access to clean drinking water. These durable systems (lasting 10+ years and requiring no electricity or chemicals) include a high-quality membrane filter, pre-filter, bucket, and stand.

The goal of these SWFS is to prevent waterborne diseases such as cholera, typhoid, dysentery and diarrhea. Over the last five months, families have been using the SWFS and maintaining them as per the training received. As a result, there were significantly fewer clinic visits, and children stayed in school while adults were able to keep working - stabilizing education and household income. With your continued support, we hope to provide these life-saving systems to an additional 300 women in the next cycle.

As always, we at Power of Love are deeply grateful for your continued support. Your generosity is saving lives and transforming the futures of more than 1,500 families every single day.

Thank you!

Links:

• About our micro loans program
• Stories of Women Running Successful Businesses