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Radio Drama Sparks Change in Fight Against Fistula

calendar_today 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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Lighting the way for fistula survivors

calendar_today 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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Dreams Restored: A Young Woman’s Fight for Education and Dignity

calendar_today 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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Turning Pain into Purpose: A Survivor’s Fight Against Fistula

calendar_today 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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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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