This Year You Get $14.00 For Healthcare

By Malawi Project | May 23, 2008 | Comments Off

The disparity between the first world nations and those near the bottom of the economic ladder is seen in recent statistics that report the amount of money the nation of Malawi is able to spend on each person for healthcare, compared with the United States. Two examples of this […]

When Does 12,000 Equal 380,000?

By Malawi Project | May 20, 2008 | Comments Off

In mid-2007 two shipments of medical supplies and equipment made their way from Indianapolis, Indiana to Lilongwe, Malawi destined to assist a first tier hospital in the capital city. Bottom Hospital recently changed its name to Bwaila Hospital, but the destitute conditions of a fourth world nation still exist that have part […]

Africa Right Down The Street

By Malawi Project | May 11, 2008 | Comments Off

The African Center in Indianapolis Early in the year it was recognized that large numbers of African born residents were migrating to the U.S., and in particular to the Indianapolis, Indiana area. They were often struggling with the same problems they faced in Africa in the comparison of traditional vrs. western medical procedures. […]

A 17 Year Old Riding On His Mother’s Back

By Malawi Project | May 7, 2008 | Comments Off

One Can Little Imagine the Scene One can little imagine what it must be like for a mother to spend 17 years of her life carrying her child on her back everywhere she goes. Yet this is what happened to Afilo Mkwapatira’s mother. Afilo is 17 years old and comes from the Kuiza Village […]