Mobility units in a warehouse ready for distribution

MOBILITY AT ATTENTION

By Malawi Project | May 19, 2020 | Comments Off

Lilongwe, Malawi … It is mid-morning, and the African sun is staring down through the high windows, and across the floor on the east side of the building. Their penetrating light is scattered across a number of mobility units sitting in parade fashion across the southern end of the giant structure. They are quietly waiting […]

FOUND IN THE MAIZE FIELD

By Malawi Project | May 15, 2020 | Comments Off

Ntchisi, Malawi … “Recently I visited him. He was busy in the maize field, harvesting his maize (corn) for his family.” Wilson Tembo is referring to Mr. Watson Mchiena, a physically challenged father of seven and grandfather of two. Watson has suffered a physical problem with his right lower leg his whole life, and as […]

TWENTY-SIX YEARS & COUNTING

By Malawi Project | May 12, 2020 | Comments Off

Blantyre, Malawi … Ireen had been working as a nurse in the health care field for twenty-six years when suddenly in 2016 it all ended. She was struck with a devastating stroke, and found herself no longer able to provide for herself, or carry out a second business she needed for income. Not only was […]

GUARDIANS IN THE BULLSEYE

By Malawi Project | May 8, 2020 | Comments Off

Lilongwe, Malawi … “While warnings about Covid-19 are widely heard in jingles and public health announcements in cities like Blantyre and Lilongwe, they have barely reached the remote rural areas where nearly 90% of Malawi’s population live and farm, and few people have access to TV, radio or electricity,” says Patrick Kamzitu, a health worker in central […]