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MSF targets 30,000 girls in HPV vaccination

Jan 20, 2023 George Mhango 0 &

The international medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has embarked on a Human Papilomavirus (HPV) vaccination initiative targeting young girls between 9 and 14 years old in Malawi's Phalombe District. This catch-up vaccination campaign,… ...

We need to support girl child education – Chang’anamuno

Oct 15, 2022 Mike Kalumbi 0 &

Deputy Minister of Education Monica Chang'anamuno says stakeholders need to work together to support girls to stay in school because education is key to development. Chang'anamuno said this on Tuesday in Lilongwe during the commemoration… ...

Girls advised to refrain from malpractices that may ruin their future

Sep 19, 2022 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Phalombe district have been advised that they should refrain from indulging themselves in malpractices that may harm their future. The plea came during the two-day girls’ conference which… ...

Malawi First Lady appeals for support for girl-child education

Sep 18, 2022 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, Monica Chakwera, has appealed for increased support for girl-child education through her Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF). Madame Chakwera made the appeal when she met Mr. Steven Omollo,… ...

Maranatha Academy to provide scholarship to over 40 girls

Jun 28, 2022 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

As one way of complementing government's efforts to keep girls at school, the management at Maranatha Private Academy says it will provide full scholarship to 40 female students from Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF) and… ...

Organization embarks on menstrual hygiene management project

Apr 26, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Sopani Ng'ambi As one way of easing menstruation-related challenges that women and girls face, Citizen Impact Organization (CIO) has embarked on a menstrual hygiene management project in Mzimba District. With funding from National Democratic… ...

Genet trains girls on gender, life skills and HIV/AIDS

Nov 27, 2021 Contributor* 0 &

Girls Empowerment Network (Genet) has trained 150 girls in Mulanje on HIV and Aids prevention, various life skills and gender issues, including gender-based violence (GBV) to improve the well-being of girls in the country. The… ...

World Vision female workers inspire girls from Lilongwe Rural schools

Oct 15, 2021 Chris Loka 0 &

World Vision Malawi female workers have encouraged both primary and secondary school girls in the country to refrain from sexual relationships and work hard in schools if their dreams are to materialize. On Tuesday, World… ...

Menstrual hygiene challenges causing high school dropout

Aug 21, 2021 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Menstrual hygiene and sanitation challenges are still contributing to high school dropout in Euthini Education Zone in Mzimba district in Malawi. It has been noted that normally, there is always a significant enrolment of girls… ...

UNESCO concerned over high number of teenage pregnancies

Jul 31, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed concerned over the rise in cases of early and unintended pregnancies since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. A Malawi government-led COVID-19… ...

Chief bemoans increase in teenage pregnancies

Jul 22, 2021 Chikondi Magalasi 0 &

Sub-traditional authority Phweremwe of Phalombe district has expressed concern over the increase in teenage pregnancy cases in the area, saying many girls are being impregnated by men from Mozambique. The chief said this during an… ...

Female legislators wear school uniforms in Malawi Parliament

Jun 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Female Members of Parliament today attended Parliament while wearing school uniforms to disseminate messages about girl child education. The Speaker of the National Assembly, Right Honourable Catherine Gotani Hara, along with all female Members of… ...