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.
Many women are benefiting a lot under MASYAP women microfinance program by starting up their own businesses with the loan they are getting. Some have bought machine to start a tailoring business while others are opening shops and other businesses
Apart from stitching uniforms, Threads Of Care can stitch different items such as maid uniform, works suits, dust coats and many more. We believe in producing high quality products. Reusable sanitary pads have no toxins, last long, do not pollute
As per the objective of the MASYAP corner Radio Programme, the women’s coordinator took the producer to record in their support group so that she can also appreciate the communities in which the women conduct their businesses as well as
The get together was aimed at encouraging fellow youths to be vigilant in practicing their rights as Muslims such as the right to education and the right to wearing hijab in school. The girls also lack guidance as they have
The youth support groups are vibrant and helping in shaping the communities by lending a hand those in need. The elderly, people living with HIV and orphans are assisted. In the month of November, 10 support groups were visited and
Women are the gateway to household security, as they generally invest more in the welfare of the family than do men. This includes expenses for education, health care, clothing, shelter and household items. Women are also more conscientious savers to
MASYAP is inviting applicants for the post as a Head Tailor (female) Job Title: Head Tailor (Female) Job Description: 1. Developes design for garmet, adapts existing design for garmet or copies existing design for garmet. 2. Alters garmet and joins
TOC continues to dress up pupils in new school uniforms, putting smiles on little faces is our passion. In October alone, 4 support groups namely; Ndirande, Kumwembe, Mtendere and Naperi were visited for the donation with 172 beneficiaries in total.
The support group visits were conducted in the following support groups: Lunzu, Bangwe nvula, Kubaluti, Kameza, Bangwe alasala, Chemusa, Machinjiri, Lirangwe. The youth follow-up visits are conducted with the aim of building a team-work spirit in the girls and encouraging
October first loan repayments were very promising. The women are doing better in their businesses. Follow-up visits were conducted to the following support groups: Chilomoni, Ndirande, Mkwate, Lunzu and Machinjiri.