MASYAP was featured in the Malawian national newspaper, ‘The Daily Times’ as part of their world AIDS day supplement. See the article below:
MASYAP in the media: World AIDS day
World AIDS Day
In celebration of World AIDS day (held internationally on 1st December), MASYAP had its own event with stakeholders, press and 360 MASYAP members in attendance. MASYAP women and youth members enjoyed presenting poems, drama performances and songs to the other
Blantyre police candlelight
On Wednesday, MASYAP were invited to attend the first Blantytre Police Candlelight. The AIDS Candelight memorial started in America in 1983, and is an event used to remember and reflect on those who have died from HIV/AIDS, by lighting a
General meeting
On Saturday, MASYAP held the general meeting where all MASYAP members from all 30 support groups are invited to come together and share stories, performances and ideas. As well as some wonderful drama performances- covering topics ranging from HIV discrimination
Youth Workshop
Last week, MASYAP completed the first of it’s youth workshops on HIV/AIDS with our external facilitators. The sessions focused particularly on risky behaviours, and how to avoid becoming infected. The girls seems to really enjoy the sessions, made interactive with
Exhibit at World AIDS day commemoration
The Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth AIDS Programme (MASYAP) was invited to attend and present at Blantyre City Council’s event to commemorate World AIDS Day 2014. Held at Manje CCAP ground, the day-long event comprised of speeches including those by
Flood victim support
From December 2014, heavy rains caused unprecedented damage across the country. Most severely affected were the southern districts. By the end of January, the floods had affected over 650,000 (UN). Among those severely affected were MASYAP’s members in Mpemba, Blantyre.