Lois Chingandu

Lois plays a central role in generating evidence to support effective HIV programming and in engaging and influencing national and regional governments, international donors, and partners.

She has more than 20 years of hands-on leadership experience on HIV, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender activism, and civil society engagement. In her most recent role as Executive Director of SAfAIDS, Lois built an organization with a global reputation for high-quality HIV and SRHR programming and effective regional and national advocacy.

Throughout her career, Lois has worked with local organizations to deliver major programs supported by international donors in the public and private sectors. Much of her work in Zimbabwe has also focused on strengthening community-based organizations to ensure they are able to provide long-term support for people living with HIV. Lois has a long-standing commitment to ensuring the rights of marginalized people, key populations and women, and girls, who form the cornerstone of an effective HIV response.