In the States, we attend worship services Sunday after Sunday in well-kept church buildings. We take it for granted. They are always there. But in eastern Malawi, over near the lake shore community of Nkhotakota, that conclusion is not valid. Recent rains and heavy winds destroyed a church building where about 80 people had been meeting. […]
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Fyson John, a 44-year-old phone and wireless repair technician from Chilundu village in Lumbadzi, north of Lilongwe, has received a mobility unit from Action for Progress. This initiative is expected to significantly transform his business and daily life. Born on January 1, 1981, Fyson contracted polio at the age of six, resulting in physical challenges
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In contrast, western nations boast paved highways and multilane interstates that facilitate travel. While nighttime travel necessitates heightened caution, most individuals still embark on journeys without apprehension. However, in Africa, and particularly in Malawi, the situation presents a stark contrast. Paved roads are scarce, and even those that exist can be riddled with potholes, animals,
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In the Nkhotakota district of Malawi, a severe flood event unfolded after seven days of intense rainfall. The overflowing rivers caused widespread destruction, resulting in the loss of 2,193 houses and significant damage to crops, livestock, and infrastructure. The humanitarian crisis prompted immediate action from Action for Progress, supported by Orphan Grain Train and the
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As the ship approaches the African coast, the excitement at the Malawi Project and Action for Progress intensifies. With over 380 forty-foot shipping containers delivered to Malawi in the past 33 years, one might wonder why this container holds significance. The answer lies in its status as the inaugural container to contain more than 300
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Lilongwe, Malawi … Over the years the Malawi Project, through the efforts of sister organization, Action for Progress, has been able to establish a distribution network to every region of the country. This network allows the opportunity to distribute agricultural, medical, and educational supplies to the poorest of the poor through government, community, and church
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It is the rainy season, and a heavy storm had just passed through Lilongwe, drenching the area around the Action for Progress center west of the city. This time, however, it was different for one Malawi young woman. Today she would not be crawling in the mud. Chifuniro Kaipa, a determined 22-year-old from Mbayani, Blantyre
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Since being diagnosed with polio shortly after birth, 30-year-old Jupita Sindani has never let physical challenges stop her. Despite her struggles she recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from University of Malawi and is now a volunteer teacher at Jenda Community Day Secondary School. Her parents, who had to carry her to school, always encouraged her to work hard. As it became more difficult for them
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A simple and inexpensive invention – a Corn Planter – is transforming the lives of Malawi’s farmers and villagers. Through the Malawi Project, and Action for Progress, hundreds of farmers now have planting tools that benefit large numbers of people through: The current distribution of the planters comes at a critical time. Malawi farmers are
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In the Old Testament book of Isaiah, the writer tells of a vision he experienced. In the vision, he saw God and He was calling for someone to represent Him with a message for the people. Isaiah records the request and his own response. That response has become a clarion call to God’s people to answer the call of God
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