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Reigniting Hope: Empowering Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

calendar_today 13 February 2025

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Reigniting Hope: Empowering Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Mangochi, Malawi – "I will never forgive my father for what he did to me," says 12-year-old Fatima*, her voice trembling with emotion. "He was so cruel to me." Fatima’s anger…

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The Power of Choice: How Comprehensive Sexuality Education is Empowering Girls in Mangochi

calendar_today 10 February 2025

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The Power of Choice: How Comprehensive Sexuality Education is Empowering Girls in Mangochi

Mangochi, MALAWI — Growing up, 18-year-old Patuma* dreamed of becoming a nutritionist. But in her rural village, the odds were stacked against her. Most girls never made it past…

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Forging A New Path Through Safe Spaces

calendar_today 07 February 2025

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Forging A New Path Through Safe Spaces

Mangochi, MALAWI – At just 13 years old, Eliza Mpezi’s dreams of completing school were shattered when her father passed away unexpectedly. The burden of financial struggles…

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The Power of Talk: Strengthening Family Bonds through Parent-Child Communication Sessions

calendar_today 05 February 2025

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The Power of Talk: Strengthening Family Bonds through Parent-Child Communication Sessions

Mangochi, MALAWI — For Christina Idrissa, a 53-year-old mother of seven, parenting was once a one-way street. Her mantra was clear: "my way or no way." “My older children were…

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A Lifeline Amid Crisis:  The Power of Dignity Kits

calendar_today 31 January 2025

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A Lifeline Amid Crisis: The Power of Dignity Kits

NSANJE, Malawi – For 18-year-old Zaina Mtonya, life in Posto Shire, Mozambique, had always been peaceful. She had never known a place beyond her home district, though her…

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From Mozambique to Malawi: A Tale of Survival and Hope

calendar_today 29 January 2025

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From Mozambique to Malawi: A Tale of Survival and Hope

NSANJE, Malawi – The sound of screams jolted Alinafe Belo from her sleep. At first, she thought it was a nightmare, but as she stretched out of bed, the screams grew louder and…

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Linda’s Second Chance: Turning Pain into Power

calendar_today 23 December 2024

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Linda’s Second Chance: Turning Pain into Power

At just 13, Linda’s* childhood was abruptly interrupted. She dropped out of school and eloped with her 20-year-old boyfriend, a man admired in their village for his small but…

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Safe Spaces, Fresh Starts: Teen Mothers Reclaim Their Futures

calendar_today 18 December 2024

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Safe Spaces, Fresh Starts: Teen Mothers Reclaim Their Futures

“All my friends had boyfriends, and I felt pressured to start a relationship as they laughed at me,” says Colleta Boniface from Dedza, Malawi. “I didn’t know anything about…

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New Fistula Ward Brings Healing and Dignity to Women and Adolescent Girls

calendar_today 01 October 2024

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New Fistula Ward Brings Healing and Dignity to Women and Adolescent Girls

For too long, adolescent girls and teen mothers in Dedza have suffered in silence, battling the painful and stigmatizing effects of obstetric fistula. Today, hope is finally in…

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