If Someone Offered a Bag of Gold Bars

By Malawi Project | July 8, 2016 | Comments Off

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 […]

Jaws of Hunger

By Malawi Project | July 6, 2016 | Comments Off

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 […]

Markets Up, Available Food Down

By Malawi Project | July 1, 2016 | Comments Off

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 […]

Tomorrow I Will Go Home

By Malawi Project | June 11, 2016 | Comments Off

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 […]