Programme updates
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Programme update
380 bags of maize flour for the most vulnerable members
Through its nutrition programme, MASYAP gave maize flour to orphans, widows, elderly people and people living with HIV in five support groups.
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Listening to young people in their communities
September visits to youth groups gave the MASYAP team the chance to hear young people’s concerns and offer information and support.
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HIV testing at our office and in the community
In May 2026 HIV testing was built into all outreach. MASYAP tests at its office and in communities, working towards the 95-95-95 targets.
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Support group visits build stronger, self-reliant groups
MASYAP staff visited youth and women’s groups to review progress, offer guidance and encourage members to stay active.
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A first for Murabaha: a motorbike for a member’s business
In May 2026, MASYAP financed a motorbike for a member through Murabaha, for the first time.
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More than a loan: working alongside women entrepreneurs
In May, MASYAP staff reviewed sales, stock, pricing and marketing with women on the loan programme.
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Microfinance visits and sewing machines through Murabaha
April follow-up visits checked on members’ businesses, and three members received sewing and overlock machines through Murabaha.
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HIV outreach for women and young women, the most at risk
MASYAP’s April outreach focused on women and girls aged 13 to 24, who face the highest risk of HIV.
Programme updateMonitoring the impact of our loans
Follow-up visits gather feedback on business performance, loan use, challenges and the savings programme, so MASYAP can keep improving.
Programme updateYouth groups: guidance, encouragement and peer support
Regular visits to youth groups give young members a supportive place to share concerns and receive mentoring.
Programme updateWomen’s groups: “a problem shared is half solved”
Visits to women’s groups encouraged members to support each other, and covered hygiene, nutrition and childcare.
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Counselling, HIV testing and cholera prevention in support groups
Outreach sessions covered HIV transmission and prevention, early testing and treatment, common myths, and keeping homes clean to prevent cholera.