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Our health and well-being workstream promotes healthy living and well-being for all – providing lifesaving support in Malawi and valuable development opportunities for pupils in both countries.
We support Open Arms' outreach programme set up to care for abandoned children within their village. We also provide funding for the remarkable Achikondi Clinic, set up by midwife Charity, and take the opportunity to distribute donated underwear for women and children whenever we visit.
Healthcare in Malawi
Healthcare in Malawi
Healthcare provision in Malawi is about as bad as it can be, according to the World Health Organisation.
Malawi faces high rates of child and adulthood mortality and a high prevalence of diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS and other tropical diseases. There is also a growing burden of noncommunicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, schistosomiasis and leprosy. Additionally, the country has one of the highest population densities in sub Saharan Africa.
Allied to very high poverty rates and illiteracy levels, there is a critical shortage of manpower, training, funding, equipment and political commitment to improving healthcare.
Supporting vulnerable children
Supporting vulnerable children
Open Arms is an incredible organisation, caring for Malawi's orphaned and abandoned children, giving them the chance to achieve their potential within the love and security of their local community. We contribute to their outreach programmes and feeding stations in Blantyre and Mangochi.
Reducing illness in the community
Reducing illness in the community
Friends of WMP were introduced to Charity Salima back in 2012 and were overwhelmed by the care she provides to pregnant women and new mothers with so few resources. Since then, she has extended her services to include community care, family planning advice, an extensive immunisation programme and emergency care when it's needed. So if its a mobile thermal ablation device, PPE or the funds to start a new blood testing lab, we do what we can to help. Read more here.
Calling all knitting bees!
Calling all knitting bees!
Newborn and premature babies at Bwailla hospital need protection against the cold, even in Malawi. If you fancy knitting some booties, hat and jumpers, take a look at some patterns for inspiration.
Providing smalls for all
Providing smalls for all
Our community donates pants, bras and many hours of sorting to help women and children dress more comfortably.
Standing tall
Standing tall
We are proud to support local charity, 500 Miles, and their campaign to build a new prosthetics clinic in Mzuzu.
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