Mchinji’s unsung heroes driving immunization in hard-to-reach areas
A quiet revolution is happening in the remotest parts of Mchinji, where the nearest health facilities are often several kilometers away.
WORI brings hope to girls in Thyolo
In a district where 662 adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) underwent unsafe abortions between January and September 2024 alone, the story of one young woman from Traditional Authority (T/A) Bvumbwe puts a human face on a crisis many prefer to ignore.
World Press Freedom Day: Is the media really free?
As we commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May, I take time to reflect on the threats to Free Expression and...
Vouching for women’s spaces in political leadership
Between June 10 and July 5, presidential, parliamentary and local government aspirants for the September 16 General Elections will collect nomination forms and present them to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) as an application package for their candidature.
Bailing out communities from needless deaths
Senior Chief Kapeni of Blantyre District vividly recalls the incident that happened in 2012 when he heard the high-pitched and tremulous voice of a woman in dire need of help.
Leveraging community-led mobilisation to promote vaccine uptake
At the northeastern tip of Kasungu District near the border with Mzimba, there sits a community called Manjondo Village, telephonically disconnected from the rest of the district.
MERP transforming communities through school development initiatives
Across Malawi, education remains a crucial pillar for national development. However, challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, lack of teachers, poor sanitation, and limited incentives for educators in remote areas have hindered progress.
Cooperative with dream
Billions of Malawi Kwacha have been invested in Chitipa District in various developmental projects. However, when the projects phase out, oftentimes, issues of sustainability become a bottleneck in the district and country as a whole.
Bearing the burden of disability in the face of climate change
To a country like Malawi, impacts of climate change are not new. From the Cyclone Gombe to Idai, Ana and Freddy among others have been catastrophic in the country for the past years.
Empowering Karonga’s young mothers: a new hope for family planning access
For young mothers like Maria Sichali from Cosam Village in the area of Traditional Authority Mwirang'ombe in Karonga District, accessing Family Planning methods (FPM) can be a frustrating experience.
Revitalizing Agriculture: Dedza’s Malindima Irrigation Scheme
In the heart of Dedza, in Group Village Head Mwanzimba, under Traditional Authority Kaphuka, lies the Malindima Irrigation Scheme, a 22.5-hectare agricultural project with the potential to expand to 40 hectares.
Empowering Kibera’s Youth: The Story of Ghetto Rats Fighting Plastic Pollution
In the heart of Kibera, Nairobi's largest slum, a group of young activists is making waves in the fight against plastic pollution. Meet Ghetto Rats Youth Group, a grassroots initiative that is not only cleaning up their community but also turning plastic waste into a source of income.
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