At Self Help Africa, we believe real change happens when development is led from the ground up. In this edition of our Meet Our Experts series, we’re proud to introduce Kate Hartley-Louis, Country Director for Self Help Africa in Malawi, and the dedicated team she leads. After graduating from the … Read More
Read MoreTackling Malnutrition in Malawi through Biofortified Food
Self Help Africa’s FOCUS Project is allowing communities in Malawi to battle widespread undernutrition. The EU funded project, short for Fortifying for our Communities Under-Nutrition Status, aims to deliver biofortified food to nearly 40,000 people across four districts, Thyolo, Balaka, Dedza and Mulanje.
Read MoreEl Niño Weather Patterns Causing Food Insecurity in Malawi
Dry weather caused by the 2024 El Niño have meant that 4.4 million people faced crisis levels of food insecurity from June 2023 – March 2024.
Read MoreTransforming Communities in Malawi With Solar-Powered Water
After a cholera outbreak in Malawi’s Mtungwi village killed seven people and affected 280 others, Self Help Africa worked with the local district council to help prevent and protect the communities from further outbreaks of disease.
Read MoreBringing Clean Water to Dowa District: A Report from Malawi
Providing universal access to clean and sustainable water is a key priority for Self Help Africa’s Di- WASH programme in Malawi.
Read MoreInnovative ‘sack gardens’ being established in Malawi
Women in Malawi are establishing ‘sack gardens’ in order to produce more food for their families
Read More750,000 Fuel-Efficient Cooking Stoves in Malawi
Self Help Africa has distributed three quarters of a million fuel stoves in Malawi in the past decade.
Read MoreVillage bank provided loans to more than 72,000 (mainly) women members
CUMO Microfinance Bank provided loans and other services to more than 72,000 rural poor members in Malawi, last year.
Read MoreAspiring to a Better Life – Manesi’s Story
The clue is in the name… our ASPIRE (Achieving Sustainable Poverty Reduction through Increased Inclusive Resilience and Empowerment) project has enabled hundreds of women in Malawi to make their small business aspirations come true.
Read MoreTomatoes Recipe for Couple’s Success
This Malawian couple have built their economic success on a business growing and selling tomatoes.
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