Kondwani Phiri, a 12-year-old boy from Kanyama Village, under Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa District, dreams of becoming a soldier and protecting his country. Kondwani lives with his grandparents and attends Katalima Primary School, where he’s in grade 5. He’s worked hard in his studies, earning 7th place out of over 100 students in previous […]
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Dowa, Malawi … To help doctors at Dowa district hospital overcome the difficulties they’re encountering when treating patients, Action for Progress has generously donated medical equipment to the hospital. This donation came after the organization received a call about the challenges of providing medical services at the district facility, which is currently unable to function
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7,200 trees planted in a day The world has been clearing approximately 10 million hectares of forests annually to make way for agricultural expansion, livestock rearing, urban development, and the production of materials such as paper. This contributes to about 16% of the global deforestation rate. Notably, 96% of deforestation occurs in tropical forests, as
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Action Trike Makes It Possible Action for Progress has been distributing mobility units that have made a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities across most of Malawi. Nearly 4,000 units have reached those in need, and this followed the receipt of over 4,500 all-terrain wheelchairs in previous years. A few weeks ago,
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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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