INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
IN BUT FREE (IBF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation with its office in Kitwe.
It was founded in 1995 as an outreach health promotion activity by health workers in Kitwe concerned about the high risk situation for infectious diseases in Zambian Correctional facilities. Later in 2005, IBF became a legal entity when it was registered by the Government of the Republic of Zambia with the primary goal of preventing and controlling the spread of HIV and other infectious diseases in correctional facilities and to provide care, treatment and support to those already living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses. For over 24 years, IBF has pioneered the development of HIV and AIDS interventions in Zambian Correctional facilities and has been executing HIV/AIDS and TB programmes in order to Challenge the double sentence of imprisonment and inadequate health care in Zambian Correctional Facilities.
IBF is an organisation which promotes and respects diversity and also supports equality by all without discrimination. From this background, the organisation saw the need to implement this model to communities other than the correctional facilities and this has led to the rebranding of the Organisation to “Health Promotion in Congregate Settings” from “HIV/AIDS prevention in Prisons”.
VISION
To be a model of excellence in health interventions and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable populations in Zambian congregate settings.
MISSION
We promote health interventions, sustainable livelihoods and advocacy for vulnerable populations in Zambian congregate settings.
VALUES
- Diversity and Inclusiveness
- Excellence
- Respect and Confidentiality
- Integrity and Accountability
- Caring
- Sustainability
Why work with us
At In But Free (IBF), we don’t just deliver services we build partnerships that create lasting impact. Whether you’re a client, donor, collaborator, or beneficiary, working with us means aligning with a team that’s passionate, purpose-driven, and committed to excellence.
