Malawi is known as the
Warm Heart of Africa because of the kindness of its people.
Malawians personify the idea of "formidable joy."
Warm Heart of Africa because of the kindness of its people.
Malawians personify the idea of "formidable joy."
Malawi ranks 171 out of 189 of the world's economically poorest countries,
according to the UN Human Development Index.
It is estimated that 70% of Malawians live in extreme poverty
- living on less than $2 a day.
according to the UN Human Development Index.
It is estimated that 70% of Malawians live in extreme poverty
- living on less than $2 a day.
The economy is heavily dependent on agriculture, employing nearly 80% of the population.
Malawi is a beautiful landlocked country located in Southeast Africa.
It borders Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique.
It borders Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique.
The World Bank reports that Malawi's current population of 18 million is expected to double by 2038.
Only 8% of the entire country has electricity. Urban areas that do have access to electricity, can experience blackouts lasting up to 24hrs.
61% of households rely on boreholes for their drinking water.
Only 8% of the entire country has electricity. Urban areas that do have access to electricity, can experience blackouts lasting up to 24hrs.
61% of households rely on boreholes for their drinking water.
Nearly 1/2 of the population of Malawi is under the age of 15.
Girls are responsible for collecting water, and are
often kept out of school – just to fetch water each day |
School food programs require water to cook school meals
No water, means no daily meal, and sometimes this is the only meal children receive all day |
Open water sources in rural areas means water can and will also be shared with livestock and/or wild animals
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Nearly all rural schools in Malawi do not have running water
They can also lack desks, school blocks...even books |
Proper hygiene and sanitation means healthier communities
Handmade “tippy taps” are used to wash hands |
According to UNICEF, an estimated 5.6 million people in Malawi lack access to safe clean water sources
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