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Community action groups helping fight gender based violence
In Malawi, some local traditions have been known to promote gender based violence. Since these traditions are highly respected, it is difficult to... Read more
Young mothers in Malawi find a space safe from Tropical Storm Freddy’s catastrophic consequences
“We are sleeping in the cold,” says 19-year-old Mirriam Karilito, who is seven months pregnant. “And when the rains come, it’s worse.” Tropical... Read more
A new beginning for teen mothers
In many Malawian communities, peer pressure is leading many young girls into making wrong decisions that have a lasting bearing on their lives. Most... Read more
Project empowers fistula survivors with business start-up kits
Emelia developed a fistula soon after giving birth, which turned her life upside down. Friends and relatives shunned her, and she had to live indoors... Read more
"I prayed my family would make it out before the mud hit the house" - In Cyclone Freddy's devastating path in Malawi
Around midnight, Edith Goliyati, 32, made a trip to the toilet and took her 11-month-old son with her, a decision she will forever be grateful for. ... Read more
UNFPA and Malawi Parliament worried with high rate of teenage pregnancies
Over the years, UNFPA has been working with the Malawi Parliament offering technical support to advance advocacy initiatives that inform development... Read more
Empowering couples through family planning services
In Malawi, there is a common expectation from family and friends that a newlywed couple should not take time to have kids. If the couple is blessed... Read more
A fresh start with family planning
Tragedy shapes people in different ways. For some, it brings a sense of hopelessness, but for some a chance to chart a new course in life. Christina... Read more
Bringing hope to gender based violence survivors
In many parts of Malawi, sexual gender based violence is endemic but according to recent research, only 40 percent of all women who had ever... Read more
Men and boys spearhead GBV fight
Malawi is a largely patriarchal society and this has contributed to gender inequity. Currently, cases of gender based are extremely high with one in... Read more