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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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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Lilongwe, Malawi … Leaving a nation, (the U. S.), where a 5% inflation rate exerts a multifaceted impact on the economy, it is challenging to the visitor to comprehend the consequences of an inflation rate on daily life in Malawi of well over 100%. Because the conversion rate of the Malawi Kwacha to the U.S.
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“Physical challenges do not hinder individuals from pursuing their aspirations. Individuals with physical disabilities are no different from others and possess the potential to achieve their goals if they maintain a positive self-perception, work diligently, and avoid societal discrimination. A 19-year-old student named Brandina Mlotha from Jali, Zomba, serves as an inspiration to her peers
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Mponda Village, Malawi … Within the expansive storage facility of Joseph Project 1, a group of Malawian farmers arranged three rustic wooden benches in a U-shape at the room’s end. The Malawians and American visitors took their seats. A village resident rose and proceeded to the opposite end of the building to retrieve two of the
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Over the past five years, Malawi has experienced a decline in food production. For instance, in the 2020/2021 season, approximately 2,617,986 individuals in need of food relief were identified. Subsequently, staple food production has continued to decline, leading to an increase in the number of people facing food shortages, as reported in the Integrated Food
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Wafwase Sichali Lilongwe, Malawi: A Community’s Journey to Empowerment In the heart of Malawi, Action for Progress (AfP) has dedicated its efforts to assisting those in need, regardless of their background or circumstances. From impoverished villages to those facing mobility challenges and medical requirements in the cities and trading centers, AfP’s commitment to providing support
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Manyamula, Malawi … It is sandwiched approximately halfway between the Malawi-Zambia border, and the northern district community of Mzimba. The small village community of Manyamula is found in the high plateau area of northern Malawi, and it is home to 42-year-old Chawezi Banda. She has lived in this area her entire life, and because of
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