Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi … Nelson was stunned speechless when he turned slightly to the right, and over his right shoulder caught sight of Mama Cecelia Kadzamira, referred to by many as the mother of Malawi. She had come into the room unannounced with the sole intention of meeting Nelson. He had written a […]
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Lilongwe, Malawi … On Sunday 12 June 2016, the Nation Newspaper Sunday edition blasted this warning across its front page in large black letters; MORE CAUGHT IN THE JAWS OF HUNGER. This is nothing new to village people who are suffering from the intense famine caused primarily by too little rain in some areas, too
Chimwaza, Malawi … Passing through the Chimwaza Trading Center early Monday morning it is surprising to observe the sea of humanity gathered around the piles of clothing and wares offered for sale. We agreed the number of people already milling about was far higher than in years past. Then came the explanation. It is one
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Editor’s Note: When young Nelson came in contact with the electric line near his school in Mponela it shot 220-volts of electricity through his body in a hit that should have meant certain death. In fact, when he reached Kamuzu Central Hospital’s burn unit some staff members were convinced that he would not survive. The
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Lilongwe, Malawi … The newspaper headline seemed to shout a warning, “Across Africa the Worst Food Crisis Since 1985 Looms for 50 Million People.” While the massive storm of suffering spreads across the continent the people of Malawi are faced with the possibility of suffering in relative silence as larger countries, more well known, and
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Thondwe, Malawi …The lack of food tops the news headlines daily. Prices are skyrocketing, when, and if, it can be found. Efforts to get staple grain often ends in fruitless frustration. Women with small babies on their back stand in long lines at maize selling locations. They wait for hours, days and even in some
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Salima, Malawi … Kuthandiza Osayenda Disability Outreach, or KODO for short, is usually recognized as a place to get a wheelchair, a set of crutches, or some other type of mobility device. It is also seen as a source for learning a trade, and providing a living for the person and their family. It is
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Lilongwe, Malawi … A few years ago the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimated that even in a good year 40 to 50% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa goes hungry, and the region, “is worse off nutritionally today than it was 30 years ago.” Since that report conditions in sub-Saharan Africa have
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Senga Bay, Malawi … With school final exams less than a week away the Parachute Community Library is full to the doors. By all appearances one would have to conclude there are a large number of future leaders present, if the theme holds true that a reader today becomes a leader tomorrow. The library is
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The hippopotamus, hippo for short, is among the largest land mammals in the world. Male hippos average around 3,300 lbs (1,500 kg) while females are slightly smaller at 2,900 lbs (1,300 kg). Larger members of the hippo family have the males pegged at 4,400 lbs (2,000 kg). Record setting hippos have weighted as high as
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