Working with Diaspora organisations and individuals Working with Diaspora organisations and individuals The role of Scotland-Zambia Association The role of Scotland-Zambia Association

Eunice Sinyemu

Chair of Scotland-Zambia Association (SCOZAA) since 2008Work for HIV ScotlandCo-ordinate two forums the African and minority Ethnic network on HIVAfrican country Associations Health Forum on Health and HIWork on health policy- reviewing policy papers Network with local, national and international agencies and fora on HIV and sexual HealthEngage with media targeting BME communities in Scotland - providing contributions to journals, newspaper articles and news .

Scotland-Zambia Association (SCOZAA)Scotland-Zambia Association (SCOZAA)

An association of Zambians and friends of Zambia, living, studying, working in Scotland and beyond

Formed in 2004- following Zambia’s 40th Independence

Constituted association

Has 9 committee members

ObjectivesObjectives

To initiate, build and sustain unity within the Zambian community in Scotland;

To promote Scottish-Zambian cultural exchanges.

Contribute and support Scottish organisations promote sustainable development in Zambia

Work with other African communities in Scotland;

Build and re-ignite the historical links and relationships between Scotland and Zambia.

Fund raise for sustainability of the Association, when necessary donate to identified charities in Zambia-Lovechild charity for children with cerebral palsy

Hold social events to minimise isolation

Partnership workingPartnership working

Lothian-Africa health links

Background

Formed in 2004- part of NHS Lothian’s commitment to international health,

Partnership between Lothian and the Central Board of Health Zambia. Focus was to support the delivery of Antiretroviral therapy within Zambia.

Included community

Partnership Objectives: • Support health improvement and service development in Zambia on HIV/AIDS prevention and care • To facilitate the capacity of local organisations within Lothian HNS

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SCOZAA’s role

Representation on the Steering group

Reference group

Chaired the grant funding application from the Scottish government

Through LAHL, SCOZAA has representation on

Church of Scotland

Waverley Care

Impact AIDS

Also strong links with

LIWOMADI-Women’s project in Zambia- (funding from Scottish Government)

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Penicuick for Africa

Founded in 2005 PfA, is a small Scottish charity,

aims to make poverty history in specific African communities

supports projects in South Africa, Kenya and Zambia.

Chitambo Hospital, Zambia is main project,

Sent medical equipment and ambulance to the hospital

Visits have been made to mark the centenary of Chitambo

Request from local community Chiefs and the Serenje District Health Management Team (SDHMT) to re-open the hospital's midwifery school- closed in 1992 through lack of funding.

Request line with current Zambian health policy to scale up midwifery training in rural areas.

Penicuik for AfricaPenicuik for Africa

SCOZAA’s role

Reference group

Advice on various issues

Assist with funding raising

Planning for future feasibility study- for re-opening of midwifery school in Chitambo

Contributed to the discussion on grant application in which the abstract to be presented at the e-learning conference in Zambia is part of.

Other partnersOther partners

Mthuzi and Lilanda Initiative (MALI)

MALI co-ordinated by a Scottish journalist living in Argyll

Started after visit to Zambia with Christian Aid to attend a major HIV/AIDS conference.

Supports the education of youngsters orphaned by HIV and AIDS in the parish of Lilanda, one of Lusaka’s poorest

SCOZAA made links in 2008

Again SCOZAA has been the reference group in a number of activities

Currently liaising with other groups to facilitate an exchange visit during the Edinburgh Fringe festival

SCOZAA also has also worked with with

The Scottish Borders Africa Aids Groups supporting St Francis Hosp. in Katete

South Leith Parrish Church- supporting Chipembi Secondary School

Johnson and Johnson-school links

The Zambian sideThe Zambian side

Zambian partners include

Isubilo Community Resource programme, Ndola

St Francis Katete Hospital, Eastern Provence,

Liwomadi Women’s HIV/AIDS group, Livingstone

Hosted visitors including H.E KK

The Former high Commissioner

Students

Benefits of partnership working with DiasporaBenefits of partnership working with Diaspora

Mutual learning

Utilisation of skills and expertise of Zambians in the Diaspora

Zambians in the Diaspora are stakeholders and therefore have vested interests and

Common goals and shared ownership

They are well placed not only to support but to make a practical contribution eg. in fund-raising

Knowledge of culture and needs of the Zambian communities- local and in Zambia.

Creating and promoting opportunities for Zambian nationals in Diaspora to contribute towards the development of Zambia

ChallengesChallenges

Relatively new community in Scotland

Mobile- students, working

Organisations not very visible