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Safe Spaces: A Catalyst for Change

calendar_today 29 July 2024

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Safe Spaces: A Catalyst for Change

Maureen Mwale, a 23-year-old primary school teacher graduate, faced the harsh reality of unemployment after months of job hunting. Determined to make the most of her time, she…

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Nurturing young minds through safe spaces

calendar_today 18 July 2024

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Nurturing young minds through safe spaces

At first glance, 12-year-old Shakira Levison wasn't sure about joining the safe space. "I didn’t know what to expect and was a bit shy," she confesses. But curiosity sparked by a…

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A Community's Fight Against Child Marriage

calendar_today 18 July 2024

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A Community's Fight Against Child Marriage

Tiwonge's (not real name) world was shattered when her sister handed her over as a 'gift' to her husband, thrusting her into a marriage she never consented to. Forced into a…

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Hope in the Midst of Devastation: The Power of Dignity Kits

calendar_today 03 July 2024

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Hope in the Midst of Devastation: The Power of Dignity Kits

Nkhotakota, Malawi – Early one February morning in 2024, 21-year-old Atupele Nyamula and her twin sister Shanil from Nyanji village set out to visit friends in the flood-ravaged…

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Leaving no one behind in fight against fistula

calendar_today 19 June 2024

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Leaving no one behind in fight against fistula

Rachel Kachepatsonga always knew she was born different, but it didn’t affect how she related with her family and friends. However, as she grew up, things started to change…

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Men Stand United Against Gender-Based Violence

calendar_today 18 June 2024

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Men Stand United Against Gender-Based Violence

Mchinji, Malawi - In Mchinji, a quiet transformation is taking place, reshaping age-old societal norms. Men, traditionally seen as guardians of a conservative masculinity, are now…

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From Discrimination to Empowerment: Transforming Lives Through Safe Spaces

calendar_today 13 June 2024

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From Discrimination to Empowerment: Transforming Lives Through Safe Spaces

Princess Dinala's life was marred by discrimination from the very start. Born with albinism, she faced rejection not just on the netball court but in every facet of her daily…

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Breaking Barriers: Inspiring Change for Malawi's Young Women

calendar_today 28 May 2024

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Breaking Barriers: Inspiring Change for Malawi's Young Women

The Malawian girl child is talented and has the capacity to use her skills to drive herself out of poverty, UNFPA Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Ms. Lydia Zigomo,…

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Fistula repairs ignite hope for women and girls in Malawi

calendar_today 23 May 2024

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Fistula repairs ignite hope for women and girls in Malawi

Amid joyous singing Ms. Lydia Zigomo, the UNFPA Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, was warmly welcomed at the UNFPA-supported Bwaila Fistula Centre in Lilongwe.

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