Our Story
From Humble Beginnings to Community-Led Transformation
Primrose Community Health Organization (formerly Pride Community Health Organization) is a non-governmental organization situated in Kafue district, Zambia. Emerging as a modest support group for individuals grappling with HIV in 2004, the organization's journey has been one of evolution and empowerment, culminating in its official recognition as a nonprofit entity in the fall of 2010.
This transformational evolution was underscored by its official registration, meticulously documented in adherence to the regulatory framework provided by the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services, thus affirming its compliance with the robust guidelines laid out by the NGO Act of 2009.
The organization began to expand the scope of its community interventions in early 2011, from one (1) local community to a total of twelve (12) wards by the end of 2024, representing a total of 66 percent coverage, with an approximate population of 219,574 (Zambia Statistics Agency: Census, 2022).
Supported by 17+ Funders Since 2004
The organization has received funding from over seventeen (17) different funders since 2004, enabling us to expand our reach and deepen our impact across Kafue district.
Notable funders include: The Support to HIV/AIDS Response in Zambia (SHARe 1), Zambia National AIDS Network, Christian Children's Fund, Positive Action for Children's Fund, Paediatric Adolescent Treatment Africa, ELMA Masana wa Africa, Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation, Canadian Fund for Local Initiative, SRHR Africa Trust, Otto Mille Valdese Italy, Aidsfonds The Netherlands, The Egmont Trust, African Collaborative, Segal Family Foundation, Mortensen Family Foundation, and Communication Support for Health.
These partnerships have been instrumental in helping us deliver comprehensive, community-led programs that address the most pressing challenges facing our communities.
UNAIDS Red Ribbon Award
2010
PriCho is the winner of the Prestigious UNAIDS Red Ribbon Award in recognition of exceptional innovation and sustainability at the community level. This award was a joint effort of the UNAIDS family recognizing outstanding community organizations for their work in reducing the spread and impact of AIDS.
Zambia Adolescent Activism Award
2015
Winner of the Zambia Adolescent Activism Award in Health, sponsored by SRHR Africa Trust (formerly known as the Southern Africa Trust). This award recognized our innovative approaches to adolescent health and youth empowerment.
One Stop Adolescent Centre
2015
Establishment of a One Stop Adolescent Friendly Centre at Kafue Estates Clinic, including advocating for a separate appointment day for adolescents and young people. This innovative model was documented by Paediatric Adolescent Treatment Africa on the PATA website.
Our Mission
"Primrose Community Health Organization is a local non-for-profit which exists to enhance the provision of quality, comprehensive and cost-effective delivery of services through direct capacity and skills development, and investment in Health, Economic Empowerment, Climate Change Resilience, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene programmes to the marginalized and vulnerable communities in Zambia."
Our Vision
“Towards healthy, productive and socio-economically empowered communities for national and sustainable development”