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Updates from our support groups, programmes and supporters.
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BCA and Chiwembe play a showcase netball match
Two youth support groups, BCA and Chiwembe, played a netball match at the showcase MASYAP organised for visitors from Steadfast Ways.
Event2019 AIDS Candlelight Memorial in Blantyre
MASYAP took part in Blantyre City Council’s AIDS Candlelight Memorial, which launched a fast-track campaign under the theme “Intensifying the fight f…
EventChairladies’ meeting and talk on cervical cancer
Support group chairladies met to share challenges and expectations, and a nurse from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital spoke about cervical cancer.
Programme updateAugust 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.
NewsFive young women graduate from the MWAYI tailoring apprenticeship
The first five students of the MWAYI/MASYAP tailoring apprenticeship graduated after a six-month course, and the two best were offered jobs.
EventWorld AIDS Day 2017: “Let’s end isolation, stigma and HIV transmission”
MASYAP’s World AIDS Day event educated Muslim women on HIV prevention and treatment, with talks, drama, poems and songs.
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.
Event2017 Youth Annual General Meeting
Youth groups met in Blantyre to share experiences and discuss the issues facing their groups. A young nurse from Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital was…
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.
Event2017 Women’s Annual General Meeting
Members of MASYAP’s women’s support groups met in Blantyre to share their experiences of home-based care, positive living and HIV prevention.
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.