Hope Community Based Organization
Creating a conducive and inclusive environment for everyone in our community.
Our Vision
Primary Vision
To create a better society that is conducive and inclusive for everyone.
HCBO Vision
An inclusive society where people living with HIV and people with disabilities thrive with equality, dignity, and full participation.
Mission Statement
To empower people living with HIV and AIDS through advocacy, peer support, and access to healthcare, while promoting dignity, equity, and the elimination of stigma in all communities
Our Values
HCBO Develops
We research and analyze relevant social developments and trends and translate these into interventions for specific target audiences.
HCBO Informs
We provide information and advice to the general public, to specific groups, and appropriate intermediaries, mainly using digital media.
HCBO is Peaceful
We promote peace through participatory engagement, mediation, and tolerance and diversity.
HCBO Promotes Governance
We promote good governance, accountability, and transparency in all our activities and partnerships.
Goals of HCBO
- Ensure access to quality, inclusive, and stigma-free healthcare services for people living with HIV and disabilities
- Promote integrated care models that address both HIV-related needs and disability support in a holistic way.
- Support mental health and psychosocial well-being for both communities.
Our Scope
Human Health
- Child health
- Public health
- Global health governance (GHG)
- Global health diplomacy (GHD)
- Sexual reproductive health (SRH)
- Healthcare research
- Strengthening healthcare systems
Methods of Work
- Peer support and mentoring
- Policy advocacy and legal action
- Public awareness campaigns
- Community mobilization
- Training and capacity development
- Strategic partnerships and networks
Our Core Team
Programs Advisor
Ben Mzoma Kondowe is a development practitioner with over 10 years of experience in program development, learning, monitoring and evaluation, and communication. He holds a BA in Humanities from the University of Malawi, attended a Master of Public Health at KUHeS, and earned a certificate in Foundations of Public Health Practice: Behaviour & Behaviour Change from Imperial College London. With a background in teaching at both secondary and tertiary levels, he brings expertise in education, public health, and community development to his role as Programs Advisor.
Programs Director
Harry Banda holds a Bachelor of Public Health from Lake Malawi Anglican University and a Diploma in Public Health from MUBAS. He is passionate about community development, public health, and climate change mitigation efforts, and brings this dedication into his leadership as Programs Director. With a strong background in health and community engagement, Harry provides strategic direction and ensures that programs are impactful, sustainable, and responsive to community needs.
Contact Us
Location
Lupaso Area, T/A Mthwalo, Mzimba District, Malawi
Phone
+265 888 909 385
hcborganisation@gmail.com