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24 March 2025
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Restoring Dignity: From Fistula Survivor to Entrepreneur
Back in 2000, 20-year-old Asiyatu Tambala was full of joy and hope as she prepared to become a mother for the first time. She looked forward to the journey of motherhood and…
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19 March 2025
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A bright future for fistula survivors
On a quiet Monday morning, Mphatso Chunga from Nkhotakota sat under a mango tree, just a stone's throw from her home, avoiding the sweltering heat. Her body ached after hours in…
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13 March 2025
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KOICA Commits USD 7.4 Million to UNFPA and the Government of Malawi to Empower Adolescent Girls and Teen Mothers
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has announced a USD 7.4 million funding commitment to UNFPA and the Government of Malawi to implement a ground breaking…
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12 March 2025
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Radio Drama Sparks Change in Fight Against Fistula
Nkhotakota, Malawi –The Dali family was once a happy household until Mrs. Dali developed obstetric fistula. Life as they knew it unravelled. Tension grew at home, and in the…
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04 March 2025
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Lighting the way for fistula survivors
Along the lakeshore of Nkhotakota lies Phikaphika Village, a community nestled among rolling hills and dense bushland. Despite its natural beauty, some parts of Phikaphika remain…
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28 February 2025
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Dreams Restored: A Young Woman’s Fight for Education and Dignity
At just 17 years old, Sakina Mbamba’s dreams of a bright future were abruptly interrupted when she discovered she was pregnant. Overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty, she…
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24 February 2025
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Turning Pain into Purpose: A Survivor’s Fight Against Fistula
Nkhotakota, Malawi — "The doctors told me after the operation that they had made a minor mistake," recalls Gladys Nkhoma. "I didn’t realize that mistake would change my life…
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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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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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