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HIV awareness and testing in eight support groups in August
Community HIV testing officers counselled members in eight more support groups, and many then chose to be tested.
Programme updateAugust 2021 microfinance training: 197 women on the scheme
After completing the April–July cycle, women on the loan and savings programmes were trained ahead of the October–January cycle.
Programme updateYouth group visits: school drop-out, teen pregnancy and early marriage
Follow-up visits checked how girls are progressing in MASYAP’s activities and discussed the pressures they face.
Support received500 Qurbani packs from the Muslim World League
The Muslim World League donated 500 Qurbani packs so that members in need could celebrate Eid without worrying about feeding their families.
Programme updateHIV testing in eight more support groups in July
MASYAP aims to bring HIV testing to every support group so that no one is left out. Eight groups were visited in July.
Programme updateDrama and netball with nine youth groups
MASYAP visited nine youth groups to encourage girls in their studies, using drama and netball to build confidence and teamwork.
Programme updateMobile HIV testing reaches 12 support groups in June
HIV testing is now offered in members’ own communities, and members are welcoming it.
EventMenstrual Hygiene Day 2021: reusable pads for girls
MASYAP marked Menstrual Hygiene Day with women and youth members at our Limbe office and gave girls reusable sanitary pads made by our tailors.
Programme updateHIV testing services resume after four years
Working with Blantyre District Health Office, MASYAP has restarted HIV testing, reaching an average of 50 women and girls per session.
EventQuarterly meeting for youth group chairladies
Youth chairladies met to update their HIV knowledge, hear about new programmes and share the challenges and initiatives of their groups.
Programme updateReusable sanitary pads, sewn by MASYAP, keep girls in school
49 schoolgirls from MASYAP’s youth groups received reusable sanitary pads made by our tailors, so they don’t miss school during their periods.
Support receivedMuslim World League donates 500 packs of maize flour before Eid
500 packs of ufa were shared among the most vulnerable members of MASYAP’s women’s and youth groups.