Day 13, MK21, 576, 000 raised for Kenneth to get a spinal tumor removal surgery in India. God bless everyone giving. Picture was taken today at my office in Blantyre when Kenneth and dad came to process passports.
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Today, UNFPA and the National Statistical Office organized a spot check mission in Blantyre for the ongoing Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS). The last #MDHS was in 2016. The data from the survey is critical to inform decision-making for the Government and stakeholders
THREAD: Swelling Lake #Malawi has left many resorts flooded for over a month. Even those that are partially flooded and fully functioning are grappling with massive cancellation of bookings due to safety concerns. This threatens tourism, a pillar of Malawi's economic recovery.
IOM continues to mobilize resources to support Internally #Displaced Persons (IDPs) affected by #floods, with durable solutions in #Nkhotakota district.
#ActNow
Prior to conducting research on Lhomwe culture, members of the Cultural Traditional Research Team in the Department of Anthropology are being trained on ethnographic approaches.
Over 14 thousand people have been displaced in Nkhotakota district following floods on 28 Feb, 2024. IOM in collaboration w/ Ministry of Lands &relevant stakeholders are on the ground to assess & respond to the existing needs under Shelter & Camp Coordination and Camp Management.
It’s Zero Discrimination Day!
IOM🇲🇼 joined fellow @UNMalawi staff for a #ZeroDiscriminationDay parade under the theme “To protect everyone’s health, protect everyone’s rights”
Let's work together to protect everyone's health by protecting migrants’ and everyone’s rights.
I'm seeking female entrepreneurs in the food industry and would like to nominate you for the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship. As the sole Malawian attendee so far, I aim to encourage more women to join this esteemed program. DM me if interested. https://t.co/4lmnCdigPP
As the country grapples to restore the greenery, the sharp axes have moved into the protected areas to cut down the few trees standing for timber, charcoal, firewood and other uses.
Your local girl, The Memory Banda, the event eMceee of the moment, it's been such a great honor to introduce these Global Activists on the stage!! Mrs Michelle Obama, Ms Melinda French Gates, Mrs Amal Clooney, Ms Graca Machel and the amazing Redi TIhabi.
This week, I'm in Malawi with @MelindaGates and Amal Clooney as part of our work together to advance gender equality and help end child marriage. We’re visiting programs like @AGEAfrica that are supporting girls to pursue their dreams.
Today, I expressed to a doctor that she doesn't listen to me because I'm a black woman. She looked at me shocked, and asked me why would I say that.
I replied, explaining that I approached her with tiredness in my eyes, indicating that something was wrong with me.
Today, some students and staff members of the university are attending a workshop on how the institution, through the Transforming Higher Education Systems in Malawi project, may increase internship and employment opportunities among graduating students in the country.
The sheer number of messages and reposts shows the enormity of the loss of @SaleemulHuq2. Beyond his unquestionable impact on #climatejustice, his humility stands out. I hope that #COP28 is marked by action and not just words, which would be the biggest testament to him.
A personal update. I passed my PhD with minor corrections @AbertayUni. It was a long journey but here it is. Sincerely grateful to my supervisors @DrAshleyRogers, Daniel Gilmour and Wallace McNeish. Also my examiners for a rich exam.
#PhDone