Youth groups updates
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Youth camp and World AIDS Day 2023: 195 girls explore self-awareness
A four-day camp in Mulanje combined HIV prevention, decision-making and career guidance with sport and talent shows.
Programme updateYouth group sessions on hygiene and staying safe from HIV
An HIV testing provider talked with schoolgirls and young mothers about personal hygiene and the behaviours that can lead to HIV.
EventYouth chairladies’ trip to Chawe Trout Farm
After a year of leading their groups, youth chairladies saved up for a day out in Zomba with swimming, a braai and games.
Programme updateFrom school fees to a nursing diploma: Aisha Billy graduates
Aisha Billy, supported by MASYAP from secondary school to college, now holds a diploma in nursing and midwifery.
Programme updateYouth sessions on hygiene and HIV prevention
Some youth group sessions included HIV testing, with a provider speaking about personal hygiene and how HIV is transmitted and prevented.
EventMenstrual hygiene day: 54 reusable pads for girls and young mothers
MASYAP’s menstrual hygiene event highlighted period poverty, which keeps many Malawian girls out of school, and gave reusable pads to girls and young…
Programme updateYouth workshop on human trafficking
MASYAP youth attended a Government and CADECOM workshop warning young people about trafficking disguised as jobs abroad.
EventYouth self-awareness day: know yourself, know your status
At a youth event on self-awareness, health and education facilitators tackled myths about HIV and urged girls to get educated, talk openly and get te…
EventYouth chairladies’ meeting: young women and HIV risk
Youth chairladies heard from a health facilitator about why young women are most at risk of HIV, and how they can lead their peers towards zero new i…
Programme updateNew school year: fees will now be paid directly to schools
At the start-of-year meeting, students and guardians heard the programme’s rules, including a new rule that fees go straight to the school’s bank acc…
Programme updateTalented young tailors in Makungwa
On a routine visit to Makungwa support group in Thyolo, MASYAP met girls with impressive tailoring skills.
Programme updateFriendly netball: Bangwe Alasala v Bangwe Mvula
Two Blantyre youth groups played a friendly match during one of MASYAP’s visits.