Toothbrushes for Malawi Campaign

By Malawi Project | December 9, 2013 | Comments Off

The State University of New York in Potsdam, New York recently completed its fifth; biannual “Toothbrushes for Malawi” drive, working in conjunction with the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s Dental School. Under the direction of Pat Whelehan, Campus AIDS Education Coordinator and Professor of Anthropology, the toothbrushes were gathered among the student body, and sent […]

Dresses and Slates

By Malawi Project | December 2, 2013 | Comments Off

“Little Dresses for Africa” is a non-profit 501c3, Christian organization, which provides relief to the children of Africa. Simple dresses are made out of pillow cases, and distributed through the orphanages, churches and schools in Africa to plant in the hearts of little girls that they are worthy.” Rachel O’Neil founded and oversees “Little Dresses […]

Expectant Mothers Need Your Help

By Malawi Project | November 27, 2013 | Comments Off

The average Malawian travels no further than about 20 miles from home during their entire lifetime, and the villagers near Lintipi, in the mountains just south of Dedza, are pretty much average. They travel almost exclusively on foot. In a medical emergency their only hope is to reach the district hospital in Dedza – 20 […]

Beanie Baby Bonanza

By Malawi Project | November 18, 2013 | Comments Off

Sukasuka Village, Malawi … Over the course of the years Vaughn and Peggy had a hobby of collecting beanie babies. The collection grew, and by the time of Vaughn’s death the number had reached into the hundreds. Peggy decided to donate the collection to the children of Malawi. In August her neighbors, Dick and Suzi […]