Empowering women across Malawi
Our programme is a core part of our operations and our goal of helping women to fight the effects of HIV/AIDS by tackling poverty, which is a key driver of HIV/AIDS in Malawi and most parts of the world.
Youth programmes were established in 2015 and now there are 30 youth support groups. They are comprised of girls that are infected and those that are not infected by the virus.
MASYAP’s 31 women’s support groups meet regularly and consist of members that are infected, affected and not affected women.
As part of its commitment to economic empowerment and poverty reduction, MASYAP conducts follow-up visits to microfinance beneficiaries to monitor the progress of their businesses.
Through regular visits to youth support groups, MASYAP continues to provide guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to young members.
MASYAP conducted outreach visits to various women’s support groups to strengthen community bonds and encourage mutual support among members.
MASYAP continued implementing outreach programs across various support groups, providing counseling and HIV Testing Services (HTS).
During the blessed month of Ramadan, MASYAP distributed 950 food packs donated by Road to Relief. The distribution benefited approximately 2,500 individuals from 950 households, including vulnerable young mothers, elderly women, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
In addition to the standard loan disbursement, MASYAP also supported several beneficiaries through the Murabaha microfinance program, which provides business assets instead of cash to help members establish or strengthen their enterprises.
Following the completion of the training sessions, MASYAP proceeded with loan disbursement to 162 beneficiaries, including young mothers.
As the current microfinance cycle concluded, several beneficiaries successfully graduated to the savings program. This transition created opportunities for new members to join the program and explore entrepreneurship as a pathway to financial independence.
From 24th to 27th December 2025, we successfully conducted a Youth Camp at Mai Halima Secondary School in Chisitu, Mulanje District, bringing together adolescent girls in a safe, supportive, and empowering environment
In the month of November, the Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth AIDS Programme (MASYAP) continued to strengthen its HIV prevention and testing efforts by providing HIV Testing Services (HTS) to both male and female clients.