Namibia is rich in mineral resources, but the United Nations Development Program’s 2005 Human Development Report indicated that approximately 35% of the population lives on one dollar per day and 56% live on two dollars per day.

Malaria is the leading cause of illness and death among children under the age of five. HIV/AIDS has crippled Namibia, causing more than 50% of all deaths of people between the ages of 15-49. Yet, malaria surpasses HIV/AIDS as the leading cause of death among all ages in five of Namibia’s northern regions. Approximately half the country’s population – one million people – live in malaria prone areas.

NetsforLife^® Implementing Partner

The Anglican Diocese of Namibia is one of the 25 dioceses that make up Anglican Church of Southern Africa. The Church has been active in addressing the major health threats of HIV/AIDS and malaria, with an emphasis on home-based care for people living with HIV/AIDS and community outreach.

* Data on Namibia based on figures from RollBackMalaria Country Profiles, 2003.