Programme updates
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August 2019 netball tournament: Chigumula win
24 youth groups competed in MASYAP’s August 2019 netball tournament, which used sport to keep girls active in the holidays and to share HIV messages.
Programme updateNew microfinance members trained as the scheme reaches every support group
In 2017 the microfinance scheme expanded to include all MASYAP support groups. New members were trained in managing interest-free loans.
Programme updateSoche youth group wins the MASYAP drama competition
All 30 youth groups entered MASYAP’s drama competition, which uses performance to spread HIV/AIDS messages. Soche took first place.
Programme update2017 youth netball tournament: Lirangwe are champions
All 30 youth support groups took part in MASYAP’s 2017 netball tournament, which ran from August to September and ended with Lirangwe beating Chiwemb…
Programme updateBusiness training for members with Opportunity Bank (OIBM)
MASYAP and Opportunity International Bank of Malawi trained women in every support group area to manage their businesses and finances.
Programme updateMASYAP girls win their first competitive netball match
A team of seven girls from our youth groups beat Chichiri Prison 29–13 in their first ever competitive match.
Programme updateMaize flour for members after poor rains
After poor rains left many members struggling for food, donors in Luton and board member Madiha Bakir funded bags of ufa for every support group.
Programme updateHIV testing in Balaka: more than 50 people tested
At the invitation of businesswoman Mrs Mpango, MASYAP took HIV education and testing to her home town of Balaka.
Programme updateHIV testing outreach in Nchalo: 47 women tested
MASYAP visited Nchalo, south of Blantyre, to talk about HIV and the 90-90-90 targets, and tested 47 women.
Programme updateReturn visit to Mulanje: over 40 more people tested
After the success of our first visit, MASYAP returned to Mulanje for a second day of HIV education, group counselling and testing.
Programme updateYouth microfinance pilot begins with 17 girls in Blantyre
MASYAP has extended its microfinance scheme to young women. 26 girls will take part in the pilot, starting with 17 from around Blantyre.
Programme updateHIV testing day in Mulanje: 41 people tested
A talk, a quiz and free HIV testing in Mulanje. 41 people were tested, and more than 40 were still waiting when the day ended.