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With an estimated population of 16.3 million people, Malawi is a land-locked country in southern Africa. Malawi faces several social problems including poverty, where 90 percent of the population lives under US$2 a day, and a high HIV/AIDS infection rate. The Hunger Project has been working in Malawi since 1999 and is currently reaching partners in Malawi in eight epicenter communities that include about 190 villages.

 

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Two New Rural Banks Recognized in Malawi

Champiti Epicenter Rural Bank Recognition

The goal of the Microfinance Program in each epicenter is to have the facility gain government recognition as a licensed Rural Bank, owned entirely by community members and managed by a majority female board. The Rural Bank then provides the entire epicenter community with sustainable access to savings and credit facilities. THP-Malawi is therefore happy to announce the recognition of two new Rural Banks in Champiti and Ligowe Epicenters.

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December 26, 2012
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1,000 Days Programs Implemented in Four THP-Malawi Epicenters in 2012

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The 1,000 Days Initiative – a childhood and maternal health program – was implemented at four of THP-Malawi's eight epicenters. Other program expansion included the inauguration of the Dutch-underwritten Kachindamoto Epicenter and a series of staff trainings at the 2012 Africa Conference in Burkina Faso.

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October 7, 2012
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From Hiking Through Hills to a Short Walk for Maternal Care

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THP-Malawi's Mpingo Epicenter maternity unit was constructed in 2009; however, the facility lacked medical equipment as well as professionally trained staff to oversee deliveries. Since 2011 a partnership has formed resulting in a facility with a four-bed, fully equipped modern delivery room; a 10-bed prenatal ward; and a 10-bed postnatal ward so women can deliver their babies safely. 

 

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June 20, 2012
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