Read more about the article Women’s History Month with FEM for Women
Women’s History Month with FEM for Women

Women’s History Month with FEM for Women

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Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month. In this month, we honour and celebrate women’s contributions to history and contemporary society. In today's blog, we talk with women from our FEM program, and they highlight the roles they play in their families and Kasese community. Read the blog article to learn more!

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Read more about the article Urbanisation in Malawi: MW2063 Pillar #3
Urbanisation in Malawi

Urbanisation in Malawi: MW2063 Pillar #3

  • Post category:MW2063Opinion
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As we have discussed in some of our past blogs, Malawi Vision 2063 has three key pillars that guide the focus of the Vision. These three pillars are meant to build on each other to create the inclusively wealthy and self-reliant nation that they envision. In this blog, we will look at the third pillar of MW2063: Urbanisation.

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The Life of a Subsistence Farmer in Rural Malawi

The Life of a Subsistence Farmer in Rural Malawi

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In Malawi, there is a famous saying that goes “Chuma chili mu nthaka” meaning “there is money in farming,” or in other words, “wealth lies in farming.” This saying is true for Malawi as farming is the backbone of the economy, with 85% of the population highly dependent on it. However, as much as most Malawians are involved in agriculture, they suffer persistent food shortages. This is because many smallholder farmers depend on rainfed and low-cost subsistence farming to meet their food needs. In this week’s article, we will explore what the life of a subsistence farmer looks like in the rural part of Malawi, in Dowa district near Orant’s headquarters.

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Read more about the article School Surveys Lead to Better Learning Outcomes
School Surveys Lead to Better Learning Outcomes

School Surveys Lead to Better Learning Outcomes

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Data is one of the most important tools in all our programs as it helps us measure whether our programs are making an impact or when it’s time for change. For the past three weeks, our Education program has been surveying schools in our catchment area. Check out today’s blog to learn more about how this survey is going to contribute to our Education program.

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Improving Healthcare Access in Rural Malawi

Improving Healthcare Access in Rural Malawi

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new Mobile Outreach Clinic this week, which is a great stride that our Healthcare program has achieved! We have started our operations with treating Chatalala Community in Kasungu district, Traditional Authority Njombwa. Read our blog post to learn more about how the new mobile outreach clinic will serve communities better.

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Malaria Season in Malawi

Malaria Season in Malawi

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Summer in the Southern Hemisphere brings malaria season in Malawi, a dangerous disease that can kill those who do not receive treatment in time. Orant works to ensure that those afflicted with the disease receive the proper treatment and recover.

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