Programme updates
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Misesa members share their stories on Radio Islam
The women’s and youth coordinators visited Misesa support group with a Radio Islam presenter to record an episode of MASYAP Corner.
Programme updateMicrofinance loans help women start businesses
Women on the MASYAP microfinance programme are using their loans to start businesses, from tailoring to small shops.
Programme updateInside the Threads of Care tailoring centre
Besides school uniforms, our tailors make maids’ uniforms, work suits and dust coats, and reusable sanitary pads that are comfortable and kind to the…
Programme updateTaking the MASYAP Corner radio programme to the women
The radio producer recorded in a support group so that members who could not travel to the studio could tell their own stories.
Programme updateYouth groups lend a hand in their communities
MASYAP’s youth groups help elderly people, people living with HIV and orphans in their communities. Ten groups were visited in November.
Programme update172 more children receive new school uniforms
In October, Threads of Care gave school uniforms to 172 children in Ndirande, Kumwembe, Mtendere and Naperi.
Programme updateFollow-up visits to eight youth groups
Visits encourage girls in school to keep studying and check on the businesses of young mothers on the youth microfinance scheme.
Programme updatePromising first repayments for the October cycle
The first repayments of the new loan cycle were very promising, and follow-up visits found the women’s businesses doing better.
Programme updateSchool uniforms for 170 children
Threads of Care gave school uniforms to 170 pupils in Chatha, Chilobwe, Chilomoni and Ndirande support groups.
Programme updateThreads of Care gives 131 abayas in September
Our tailoring project gave abayas to 131 women and youth members across all 31 support groups.
Programme updateHIV testing for 94 members in six support groups
HIV testing reached 94 members in Kanjedza, Kachere, Naperi, Chigumula, Chilomoni and Lunzu, and women also asked about cancer and TB.
Programme updateYouth group visits build teamwork and confidence
Routine visits to nine youth groups encourage girls to stay active, spread HIV/AIDS messages and support each other, including with their education.