Angola

Date Started:

2019*

Geolocations

New Clients Enrolled (2023):

13,967

Mentor Mothers (2023):

Acting Country Lead:

Kimberly Grubb

*Implementation began late 2019

Data sourced from m2m 2023 Annual Programme Review

Geolocations refers to both health facility and community locations

Our work in Angola

Since 2019, m2m has been working in Angola to support the government’s healthcare goals, focusing on creating an AIDS-free generation and reducing preventable child and maternal deaths.

Supporting the First Lady’s Born Free to Shine campaign, m2m provides prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services in health facilities and communities in Benguela, Cunene, Huambo, and Lunda Sul provinces. Mentor Mothers offer PMTCT services to clients living with HIV and trace and test their sexual partners and children, integrating clinical services to enhance community health outcomes.

We also provide technical assistance to the Angolan Ministry of Health and the Instituto Nacional de Luta Contra o SIDA (INLS) to help achieve the 95-95-95 targets through index case tracing and testing (ICTT).

In response to the needs of the communities we serve, and in line with our strategic plan, our service range goes well beyond HIV. In 2023, we incorporated malaria education, screening, prevention, and treatment into our service delivery. By the end of September, through the USAID-supported RISE II mechanism, Mentor Mothers tested 26,598 individuals for HIV, with 89% of those diagnosed initiating antiretroviral treatment (ART). Additionally, Mentor Mothers screened 13,810 individuals for malaria and supported Angola’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign, helping 88,351 individuals receive their vaccines.

m2m is exploring opportunities to scale up integrated primary health care services in Angola to ensure no one is left behind.

Our Reach in Angola

Success Story

Wilma, 27, is a Site Coordinator for m2m Angola in Huambo province.

She is deeply committed to tackling the severe social and health challenges in her community, including extreme poverty, inadequate education, and lack of basic sanitation. Living with HIV since 2015, Wilma has transformed her personal struggles into a mission of empowerment and support. Through her work, she offers education, emotional support, and healthcare guidance to women facing similar challenges. Her dedication and empathy have made a profound impact, helping countless women lead healthier, more empowered lives.

“Living with HIV was a tough blow, but with the support of mothers2mothers, I found hope and strength. As a Mentor Mother, I am dedicated to helping others overcome stigma and embrace their health. I am proud to be a bridge between my community and the healthcare system, making a real difference in people’s lives.”