The Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth AIDS Programme (MASYAP) implemented a commendable initiative by conducting follow-up visits to youth support groups comprised of individuals both infected and affected by HIV.
MASYAP Youth Programme


The Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth AIDS Programme (MASYAP) implemented a commendable initiative by conducting follow-up visits to youth support groups comprised of individuals both infected and affected by HIV.

MASYAP continues the support group visits which encourages them to build stronger relationships the kind of mutually supportive bonds that last a lifetime creating a very real community where no one is fake and everyone feels safe that they can

The youth camp held from December 23rd to 26th, 2023 at Mai Halima Girls Secondary School in Mulanje, proved to be a transformative experience for the 195 participants who gathered under the theme of “Self-Awareness.”

A support group is a gathering of people facing common issues to share what’s troubling them. Through the sharing of experiences, they are able to offer support, encouragement and comfort to the other group members and receive the same in return.

One of the biggest challenges for an organization is finding people with well-developed leadership skills. Understanding how to lead a team can make or break an organization. Being a leader means knowing how to solve problems, mediate conflicts and maintain

Through the sharing of experiences, they are able to offer support, encouragement and comfort to the other group members and receive the same in return. Some sessions we included HIV/AIDS Testing Services where a provider talked on personal hygiene and

Menstruation is a natural and unavoidable part of the lives of women and girls. Accommodating the menstrual needs is a key issue for the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation.

MASYAP, through the Youth Program organized a get-together function on 10th April 2023 at Chichiri secondary school hall in Blantyre District. The function was held under the theme: Self-awareness. Being self-aware is having a good knowledge and understanding of yourself

MASYAP holds meetings with the support group char ladies twice a year. These meetings are aimed at updating chair ladies on new developments from the office, giving feedback from previous queries and following up on how support groups are progressing.

During the routine outreach programmes, MASYAP visited the Makungwa support group in Thyolo District. This is one of the support groups that have talented girls with tailoring skills as shown in the picture below: