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.
HIV/AIDS remains a major public health problem all over the world. Youth (15–24 years) are vulnerable to HIV because of the strong influence of peer pressure and the development of their sexual and social identities which often lead to experimentation.
Aisha Billy from Bangwe nvula MASYAP support group in Blantyre District is now a holder of Diploma in nursing and midwifery Technician obtained from ST Joseph collage of health sciences from October 2019 to April 2023. She has benefited from
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
MASYAP continues to asses microfinance beneficiary’s businesses so that they don’t only survive but thrive. Here each of them is given a chance to share their business operations, how they manage the businesses and debts. The challenges faced so far
As a way for the microfinance beneficiaries to manage well their capital and businesses, trainings are held before the disbursements to equip them with business knowledge, business management and savings strategies which include debt management so they are able to
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.
Threads Of Care is a project that empowers women through skill building and employment opportunities, through this project, MASYAP have been able to provide sustainable livelihoods for many women and support their families. Currently the esteemed team is working tirelessly
MASYAP Youth and Women chairladies meeting took place on 22nd and 25th of July respectively. Chairladies Meeting is an assembly of chairladies from different support groups for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion. Women and youth chairladies meetings are
HASENE International also donated 1000 goats to vulnerable MASYAP members. Hasen has become a source of joy in the lives of the oppressed and needy people. Both qurbani donations were done at Maone Vocational Center.
Qurbani as referred to an Islamic law, is a ritual animal sacrifice of a livestock animal during Eid al-Adha. The concept and definition of the word is derived from the Qur’an, the sacred scripture of Muslims. In the past days,