PACHI is a local NGO which works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and various stakeholders involved in the area of maternal and child health
In the last 9 months, youth leaders from Neno, Phalombe and Zomba leading on an advocacy project to end child marriages conducted a UReport poll in which 91 % of the respondents said that child marriages exist in their area. Read the poll results here: https://t.co/t4Wq2Ttcrs
Today, youth leaders from Neno, Phalombe and Zomba districts presented findings from a 9-month project that they led to influence policy change on ending child marriage, Gender Based Violence and other harmful practices.
@MoGCDSW_Malawi@DCT_MW@voicesofyouth
Individual, organizational and system circumstances, and the functioning of a multi-country implementation-focused network for maternal, newborn and child health: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Malawi, and Uganda
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An interface meeting is underway in TA Chekucheku, #Neno district between youth advocates, child protection workers and duty bearers to address issues of child marriage and harmful practices
Together, we can #EndChildMarriage in Malawi. Join @UReportMalawi by texting JOIN to 1177. Your voice matters.
Get the results of the poll on ending child marriages https://t.co/tRpxUhAFbL
Every child has the right to access safe water.
UNICEF is working with @MalawiGovt and partners to ensure a water-secure future for all children in #Malawi.
#ForEveryChild, safe water.
Wishing @RudolfSchwenk a heartfelt farewell as he gave his last speech as @MalawiUNICEF representative in front of partners.
Your dedication to improving children’s lives in #Malawi has made a lasting impact. Thank you for your leadership & tireless efforts. You’ll be missed!🙏🏾
It was a very emotional farewell reception for me this morning. With many high ranking @MalawiGovt officials, partners & @MalawiUNICEF colleagues. I would like to thank the Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament and the Honourable Minister of Education for their very kind words.
UNICEF Malawi youth advocates will train 30 youths from Neno, Balaka and Phalombe districts in #YouthAdvocacy. The trained youths will advocate for ending child marriages and keeping children in schools. #YouthLeadership#VoicesOfYouth
Trained youth advocates in #advocacy. They'll work with @pachimw under @MalawiUNICEF Child Protection programme focusing on youth-led advocacy to end #ChildMarriage in Neno. We were joined by district council officers whom the #Youth will work closely with.
Youth Advocates training is underway in Neno district. The training is equipping the advocates with knowledge and skills on advocacy #EndingChildMarriage#EndSGBV
Many hospitals throughout the world do not have pulse oximeters. Our work with @WHO shows that pulse oximetry use in hospital-based child pneumonia care improves outcomes, even for children who are not hypoxemic. https://t.co/J3p2w70Pyl
This morning we're having a meeting with local, religious and political leaders from TA Chiwalo in Phalombe district. The purpose of this engagement is to sensitize them on their important role as influential leaders in the fight against #COVID19#GetVaccinated#VaccinesWork