Malawi
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Planting Trees Confronts Effects of Deforestation
Deforestation is one of the greatest challenges facing many African nations today. It is an environmental concern that impacts…
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Plant a Tree to Fight Climate Change
Mathanki Mikisoni is a 48 year old farmer who lives with his wife, Honolia, and their six children. They live…
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Improving the Nutrition of HIV Affected Households through Home Gardens in Malawi
For people living with HIV, the importance of consuming enough nutritious food cannot be overstated. In addition to contributing to…
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Increased Fruit Production Contributes to Decrease in Malnutrition
Fruits are a good source of vitamins and mineral salts without which, the body cannot maintain proper health or develop…
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Deus’ Story: Food Security for his Family, Year Round!
Deus Alimakiyo, is a small-holder farmer from the Tengo village in Lilongwe district, Malawi. Deus is 36 years old…
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Microfinance: Empowering Women in Malawi
Brenda Fransisko is a 34 year old mother of two. Charity is four years old and Lauren is two. They…
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Pigs Helping to Move Families out of Poverty
Livelihood diversification is one of the most powerful tools in fighting hunger and poverty in Malawi. In the face of…
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Quality Tomatoes: A Simple Step to a Sustainable Livelihood
Jenipher Yohane is a member of the Mtendere Women’s Farmer Field School group. One of the main areas of focus…
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Paulo’s Story: Year Round Food Security!
Rain-fed agriculture depends on consistent, large amounts of rain during the rainy season which lasts from December to March. Unfortunately, the rains have become progressively unreliable over the past couple of years. Farmers, like Paulo, have been facing challenges with their rain-fed crops.
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Divason’s Story: A DREAM COME TRUE -Tomatoes Year Round!
Divason has been growing vegetables like tomatoes, mustard seeds and pumpkin leaves which provide much needed nutrients for his family. Unfortunately, growing vegetables is only possible during the rain season which is only 3 months long, from December until March.
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