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Updates from our support groups, programmes and supporters.
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Event
Couples’ workshop on intimate partner violence, HIV and Islam
Researchers from Johns Hopkins and a respected sheikh led a workshop for couples on intimate partner violence, its links with HIV, and Islamic teachi…
Programme update
Outreach to 12 groups: home-based care, HIV updates and netball
MASYAP visited 12 groups in Thyolo and Blantyre to follow up on progress, train members in home-based care and share the latest on HIV/AIDS.
Programme update
Qard Hasan loans and Murabaha equipment for members’ businesses
Members on interest-free Qard Hasan loans are repaying well and saving, while the Murabaha scheme has supplied equipment such as sausage makers and c…
Programme update
October 2024 outreach: 12 groups in Zomba, Thyolo and Blantyre
MASYAP visited 12 women’s and youth groups to encourage members in their microfinance and community activities.
Programme update
Food packs for 200 households during the hunger crisis
With the Muslim World League, MASYAP gave food packs to 200 households of people living with HIV, widows, orphans and others in need.
Programme update
Visiting members where they do business
MASYAP visits members’ business premises to check conditions and offer practical guidance.
Support received
Puzzle games for children from the Muslim World League
11 children from MASYAP support groups received puzzle games to support their learning and thinking skills.
Event
Chairladies’ meetings: listening and working together
Women’s and youth chairladies met on the theme “Strengthening support through active listening and collaboration”.
Programme update
September 2024 outreach: HIV prevention, hygiene and food security
The women’s and youth coordinators and our HIV testing provider visited support groups to talk about HIV transmission, the ABC of prevention and hygi…
Support received
Food packs for 690 women and young people after failed harvests
The Muslim World League and Road to Relief provided food packs for 690 vulnerable members during severe food shortages.
Programme update
98 girls sit the school fees entrance exam
MASYAP held entrance exams to choose new students for its secondary school fees programme, and 98 youth members took part.
Programme update
Visiting members’ businesses, August 2024
The microfinance team visited members running businesses to check progress and help solve problems.