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A New Hope for Mothers in Malawi
Healthcare

A New Hope for Mothers in Malawi

September 6, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on A New Hope for Mothers in Malawi

In rural Malawi, pregnant women face many challenges including lack of access to prenatal care, poor nutrition, and lack of safe spaces to deliver their babies. Orant is working to change that with the renovation of our maternity ward. Read about it in this week’s blog.

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Education

Congratulations to our sponsored student, Alick Nathan!

August 29, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Congratulations to our sponsored student, Alick Nathan!

Congratulations to our sponsored student, Alick Nathan. Alick recently graduated from Malawi University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering Honors Degree. Read our latest blog to learn more about Alick’s journey!

Orant Improves Eye Health in Rural Malawi
Healthcare

Orant Improves Eye Health in Rural Malawi

August 23, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Orant Improves Eye Health in Rural Malawi

On the last Wednesday of every month, our Kasese Health Centre conducts eye clinics for local residents in need of treatment. Read our latest blog to learn more about our eye clinics and how they help people in rural Malawi.

Industrialization in Malawi: MW2063 Pillar #2
Malawi Vision 2063, Opinion

Industrialisation in Malawi: MW2063 Pillar #2

August 16, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Industrialisation in Malawi: MW2063 Pillar #2

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 second pillar of MW2063: Industrialization.

Business Development, Healthcare

Protecting Newborns and Empowering Women in Malawi

August 8, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Protecting Newborns and Empowering Women in Malawi

Read our latest blog to learn about how our Healthcare program is working together with our FEM for Women program to take care of newborn babies.

a plate with a traditional Malawian meal of fish, nsima, relish, and beans on a coca-cola table mat.
Malawi Culture, Opinion

The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Food

August 2, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on The Culture of Malawi: Malawian Food

Introducing you to the culture of Malawi through a new series of articles! First in the series is the food of Malawi, an important part of culture and tradition. We’ll tell you about some traditional foods and even share some recipes! Read on for more.

Antenatal Clinics Malawi
Healthcare

Motivating Pregnant Women in Rural Malawi to Attend Antenatal Clinics

July 26, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Motivating Pregnant Women in Rural Malawi to Attend Antenatal Clinics

One of the greatest challenges that our Healthcare program faces is women starting antenatal care too late in their pregnancy. This puts the lives of pregnant mothers and their unborn babies at risk. Read our latest blog to learn about what our Healthcare program is doing to motivate pregnant mothers to start attending antenatal care as soon as they find out that they are pregnant.

Expanding Solar Power at Orant Charities
Agriculture, Energy and Environment, Healthcare

Expanding Solar Power at Orant Charities

July 19, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Expanding Solar Power at Orant Charities

As Orant renovates our campus in Kasese, we find a need for more consistent power supply. Working with Green Impact Technologies, we will be installing solar power onto our campus. Read more about the project here!

Agroecology Project Malawi
Agriculture

An Agroecology Project to Build Agriculture Resiliency in Malawi

July 12, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on An Agroecology Project to Build Agriculture Resiliency in Malawi

Orant is always excited about the progress and the fruits our Irrigation clubs bear. We are happy seeing people’s lives transformed through different initiatives from our Irrigation clubs. However, we understand that all this would not be possible without the commitment of individuals from the communities who work tirelessly to make sure that their communities are transformed.

In this blog, we meet Christina Lemani, the chairperson for Madzimayera Irrigation Club.

Irrigation Clubs at Work in Malawi
Agriculture

Irrigation Clubs at Work in Malawi

July 7, 2023 Molly Horn Comments Off on Irrigation Clubs at Work in Malawi

Orant is always excited about the progress and the fruits our Irrigation clubs bear. We are happy seeing people’s lives transformed through different initiatives from our Irrigation clubs. However, we understand that all this would not be possible without the commitment of individuals from the communities who work tirelessly to make sure that their communities are transformed.

In this blog, we meet Christina Lemani, the chairperson for Madzimayera Irrigation Club.

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