South of Dedza, Malawi … In some parts of the world the sight of men breaking rocks in a hot, dry, open area would remind the viewer of a prison yard, and men sentenced to a life of hard labor. This scene in Malawi is nothing of the kind. It is actually men at work […]
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Lilongwe, Malawi … Drip Irrigation systems are part of the Malawi Project’s ongoing effort to offset the effects of the current famine by helping the farming community get on its feet from the disasterous famine now affecting Malawi. These systems are one part of a three-pronged effort to help the Malawian’s get on their feet,
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Mzimba, Malawi … As if the famine were not enough to put Malawi near the endangered list, a recent headline in The Daily Times adds fuel to the proverbial fire. “19 Babies Die in Mzimba per month” according to District Commissioner for Zomba Thomas Chirwa. Samuel Kalimira, reporter for the Times goes on to report
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Chandiwo Village, Malawi … Wilson Tembo, Director of Warehouse and Distribution for the Malawi Project in his nation, comes from a small remote village in the Dowa District of central Malawi. Although he lives in housing supplied by the Namikango Mission and Maternity Clinic in Thondwe, he still owns a partially build, small house in
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Lilongwe, Malawi … “At first the term sounded a bit strange,” noted Dick Stephens, of the Malawi Project after returning to the country after a several month absence. “However, it didn’t take more than a couple of days before we knew exactly what the expression meant,” Stephens adds. “All we needed was to travel along
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Lilongwe, Malawi … With an inflation rate running rampant, the devaluation of the Kwacha dropping rapidly, unemployment over 50%, a severe famine leaving village people suffering, and no resources in either the public or private sector strong enough to turn the tide, an estimated 39% of the population of Malawi are expected to suffer severe
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Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe … Suzi Stephens RN and Marissa Scott, both with the Malawi Project, had been touring various floors and units at the Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. This is the largest hospital in the country, a tier one facility. For many it is the last resort for those seeking heath care in
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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