Mangochi, Malawi … Mangochi is located near the southern end of Lake Malawi. Because of its strategic location it serves as a major crossroads for east-west travel from Malawi to Mozambique and north-south travel in Malawi. Its population has grown from 3,341 in 1977 to well over 50,000 today. However, just because one lives in […]
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My friend, you asked about the situation in Malawi after the recent storm. I can only say it is catastrophic. Cyclone Freddie has put itself in the history books as the longest running cyclone in the history of the world. At one point it is said to have had sustained winds of 160 miles per
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Over the years the Malawi Project has helped develop farm programs to facilitate the Malawi people increasing their food distribution, develop higher yields, create better storage, and expand their markets. In recent years Action for Progress, the sister organization to the Malawi Project, has picked up the in-country mantel of leadership and, working with the Malawi Project, has carried
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MOBILITY – A MOST REMARKABLE EVENT Kayemmbe Village, Malawi… The team from Action for Progress (AfP) and members from the Malawi Project came to this village the week earlier to distribute food. Crops had failed in this area and the grain bins were nearly empty. A large crowd had gathered, much larger than expected. Because
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Lebanon, Indiana … The first 40-foot shipping container of the year rolled out of Lebanon, Indiana on Thursday 16 March around noon, destined for Malawi. Three other loads were being arranged one in Arkansas, another in northern Indiana and yet another in Michigan. As the Lebanon shipment, filled with educational materials, medical supplies, and agricultural systems,
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Lilongwe, Malawi … Another day and another report of an expectant mother losing her life in a rural area. It happens all too often for several reasons. Some can’t be controlled, such as complications or ill health on the part of the mother, but others, especially those associated with getting to the hospital in time
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Mabvuto Msungata Malembo Village, Malawi … “People who are looking for help with mobility issues are flocking to Action for Progress,” reports Wilson Tembo, Executive Director for AfP. “With the number of needed units running into the thousands it seems personnel from AfP are on the road all of the time ensuring the units get into the right
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Lebanon, Indiana … Over this past weekend the nation of Malawi, in Central Africa, suffered what may be recorded as the longest-running cyclone in history. Entire villages, along with many of their residents have washed away in a torrent of rain and mud, roads disappeared in mudslides and torrential rain, flight traffic disrupted, electric service
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Blantyre, Malawi … The name Freddie seems innocent enough. A lot of people refer to a child or adult named Fred as Freddy. But that name will not be seen with favor for a long time in Blantyre, Malawi. Because of its recent holder roads are closed. Electricity is out. Schools are closed. Airline flights
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Blantyre, Malawi … The worst is yet to come. The disaster that continues to unfold in Blantyre, Malawi and other parts of the nation will have critical results in the days to come. The cyclone that hit the city in the dark of night over the weekend has brought catastrophe to the nearly 1,000,000 residents
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