Tag: poverty

U.S ex-president George Bush convicted of War Crimes

Published on May 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It’s official; George W Bush is a war criminal. In what is the first ever conviction of its kind anywhere […]

Local businessmen want to meet Joyce Banda

Published on May 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Following a meeting President Joyce Banda had with businessmen of Asian origin a few weeks ago, local business persons are […]

Combating Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa

Published on April 25, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

For many decades now, the countries of Sub-Saharan Africa have been consigned to the bottom of the globes rich list. […]

High fertility rate fuelling poverty

Published on April 4, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has to convince couples to bear few children or risk continuing to struggle to achieve social economic development at […]

Malawi needs $350 million (K53 billion) to recover – Chilumpha

Published on March 26, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Former Vice President Dr Cassim Chilumpha has advised government to reconsider its stand and look at the needs of Malawians. […]

Examining the effects of poverty in Malawi

Published on February 24, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Government of Malawi (GoM) is undertaking a wide range of reforms in the water sector with the objective of […]

THE POOR PAY INDIRECTLY FOR SUBSIDISED FERTILIZERS IN MALAWI

Published on August 5, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Oftentimes, poor citizens think subsidized fertilizers provided by government are free gifts. This is what our chiefs tell the poor […]

The low spark of high-heeled African women farmers | women in and beyond the global

Published on July 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The planet of slums is fed, clothed and sheltered by continents, and oceans, of farms, many of them small farms. […]

Hunger management | Raj Patel

Published on July 6, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Experts predict that there will be ten billion of us by 2100. Feeding the world could be the political challenge […]

FIRST PATIENTS ADMITTED TO NEW NUTRITIONAL REHAB UNIT IN MALAWI

Published on July 5, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

On May 26, Neno District Hospital admitted its first patients into a new Nutritional Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) — the first […]

An overview of Malawi’s food security success

Published on July 5, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

At the time president Bingu wa Mutharika took over the reigns of power from Bakili Muluzi as Malawiís president in […]

Malawi Orphan Children – More Than Million Without Parents

Published on July 1, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi, Africa is located approximately 12,800 miles from the United States. Roughly 12.2 million people populate the country of Malawi. […]

SUFFER THE LITTLE CHILDREN

Published on June 23, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

The Nursery We have been away from the nursery for 4 years.  We left in September 2007 and the staff […]

Tax on the Poor Is to Compensate for Tariff Revenue Loss

Published on June 23, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

By Claire Ngozo LILONGWE, Jun 23, 2011 (IPS) – The decision by the Malawian government to introduce value-added tax (VAT) […]

Could a leaked cable lead to hunger in Africa?

Published on June 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

A leaked cable that has sparked a row between Britain and Malawi could give rise to rural hunger in the […]

kids + art = LIFE for Malawi

Published on June 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

So by now you must have surely wondered what Kuvina stands for? I mean, besides kids plus art equals life […]

Robert’s fundraising page!

Published on June 7, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

Hello, Rob here. In July, 4 members of staff, 7 students and myself from Mellow Lane School are travelling to […]

Letters from Malawi: Anti-aid arguments show poverty of thinking

Published on June 2, 2011 by FACE OF MALAWI

My experience in Malawi has most certainly changed my perspective of the world. One thing that really stands out is […]