Namibia

Namibia is a country of extremely high inequality, ranking only second in the world when you compare the income share of the richest 20% to that of the poorest 20%.

The poorest ethnic groups such as the San experience levels of poverty comparable to the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa, and very poor access to health services.

The scourge of HIV
20% of the population is living with HIV, and groups such as the San are more vulnerable to infection due to their comparative lack of access to sexual and reproductive health services and information. We are addressing this  through training volunteer peer counsellors to spread the word about improved sexual health services, providing contraceptives and increasing support in the community for young people at risk.

Tuberculosis
We are also reducing tuberculosis among remote San communities through increasing access to treatment services, supporting people with TB on their treatment plans and educating people on preventing TB.

Malaria
The San population is also at high risk to malaria, so we are responding by training community volunteers in malaria prevention, providing bednets and improving access to health services.