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.
The microfinance team made follow-up visits to four support groups to see how the women are copying with the COVID-19 pandemic. The women are straggling to make enough profits for their savings accounts. Most of the money that is being
In the month of August, 45 women from 9 MASYAP support groups were trained in readiness for their new microfinance loan cycle. The training was conducted by two trainers in MASYAP office from August 18th to August 19th. The training
MASYAP received a donation of 983 well packed beef packs during the Eid al-Adha celebration from World Muslim League on Sunday, 2nd August, 2020. The beef packs were distributed to 30 MASYAP support groups which comprised of both women and
MASYAP received a donation from World Care Foundation to be distributed as zakat amounting to MK2,848,000 to 469 women members in all support groups with the aim of providing support to most vulnerable members and celebrate the upcoming Eid with
MASYAP conducted follow-up visits to nearby businesses (around limbe) both and women and youth support groups to see how all members that are on the microfinance loan program are progressing in their businesses. Women The women are progressing well with
World Muslim League and Road –To-Relief Food Parcel Donation MASYAP received a donation of 400 food parcels from World Muslim League in collaboration with Road-To-Relief. The food parcels were distributed on 17th and 18th of April 2020 to both youth
Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth AIDS Programme (MASYAP) received a donation of 171 parcels from World Care Foundation. The parcels were distributed to 171 selected MASYAP most vulnerable members. Among the beneficiaries were the HIV positive members who most are
Wearing of face masks is one of the preventive measures of Covid-19 pandemic. There is increasing evidence that persons with symptomatic, pre-symptomatic or early stages of infection can contribute to the community transmission of Covid-19. Thus, face masks can help
With the support of Steadfast Ways, MASYAP has been able to implement a pilot project supporting vulnerable out of school young members to access small loans and start businesses. Twenty girls from five Youth AIDS Support Groups have each been
Steadfast Ways is a global and diverse team of professionals that believes in equal access to opportunities and actively promotes women empowerment by encouraging economic participation. The team visited MASYAP on Thursday, 10th October 2019. MASYAP organized a showcase for