Salima, Malawi … Despite never having been able to walk independently throughout his life, Ishmael, a 27-year-old from a small village near Salima, has always aspired to achieve independence and lead a successful and productive life. His opportunity arose a year ago when he received a mobility device from Action for Progress (AfP). Recently the […]
Read MoreDowa District, Malawi … Upon venturing into the bush country of Malawi, visitors encounter stark realities that reflect the harsh living conditions. As the morning sun rises over the distant hills, men and women are already on their way to the fields, wielding cultivation hoes. Some children are seen walking the dirt paths to rural […]
Read MoreMchinji, Malawi … In Malawi there are 28 districts, (like states in the U.S. or Provinces in Canada), and in each one there is a district hospital. The network of rural hospitals, spread throughout the countryside, feeds into the districts. When cases are too difficult for the rural hospital, or when there are not enough […]
Read Morefor a school class, and you may be locked out of the building. Arriving 30 minutes late for a business meeting and you may be passed over for the next contract, considered too irresponsible. Ten minutes late, and you may have missed your flight, or the subway connection, or the last bus taking you home […]
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