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September 2026 round-up
Leadership, youth engagement and nutrition: a summary of MASYAP’s work in September 2026.
Programme update
380 bags of maize flour for the most vulnerable members
Through its nutrition programme, MASYAP gave maize flour to orphans, widows, elderly people and people living with HIV in five support groups.
Programme update
Listening to young people in their communities
September visits to youth groups gave the MASYAP team the chance to hear young people’s concerns and offer information and support.
Event
Chairladies’ meeting: “Fostering unity through effective leadership”
Chairladies from Blantyre, Thyolo, Chiradzulu and Zomba discussed what divides groups and how good leaders bring everyone along.
Programme update
HIV testing at our office and in the community
In May 2026 HIV testing was built into all outreach. MASYAP tests at its office and in communities, working towards the 95-95-95 targets.
Programme update
Support group visits build stronger, self-reliant groups
MASYAP staff visited youth and women’s groups to review progress, offer guidance and encourage members to stay active.
Support received
Eid al-Adha 2026: Qurbani for more than 1,000 families
Hasene International provided 450 goats for 1,000 families, and the Muslim World League added 150 packs of Qurbani meat.
Programme update
A first for Murabaha: a motorbike for a member’s business
In May 2026, MASYAP financed a motorbike for a member through Murabaha, for the first time.
Programme update
More than a loan: working alongside women entrepreneurs
In May, MASYAP staff reviewed sales, stock, pricing and marketing with women on the loan programme.
Programme update
Microfinance visits and sewing machines through Murabaha
April follow-up visits checked on members’ businesses, and three members received sewing and overlock machines through Murabaha.
Event
Youth chairladies’ meeting: leaders of today, not tomorrow
Young women aged 16 to 25 explored leadership, advocacy and the barriers that keep women out of leadership roles.
Programme update
HIV outreach for women and young women, the most at risk
MASYAP’s April outreach focused on women and girls aged 13 to 24, who face the highest risk of HIV.