From Sacramento-Episcopal Relief & Development is proud to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to expand its Early Childhood Development (ECD) program in Zambia. The organization had previously been awarded a $350,000 grant from the Foundation to launch the program in three geographic provinces, in order to develop an integrated ECD program strategy for families affected by HIV/AIDS in rural areas. The current grant will enable Episcopal Relief & Development and its local partner, the Zambia Anglican Council (ZAC), to broaden the program's reach and serve an estimated 12,500 children under six.
"It is a tremendous vote of confidence to receive this grant from the Hilton Foundation," said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development. "Following on a successful two-year project period, we will be able to strengthen the program over the next three years and work through the Zambian Church to introduce our proven approach in new communities."
Episcopal Relief & Development is one of the grantees in the Hilton Foundation's Children Affected by HIV and AIDS Initiative.
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http://www.sacbee.com/2013/12/05/5974127/episcopal-relief-development-expands.html#storylink=cpy
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