Even when Malawi has an active population of approximately hundred thousand homosexuals, they never have come publicly to express themselves because of country's repressive laws. Malawi constitution outlaws homosexuality and it's a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment with hard labor. But contrary to this, gays now have decided to come forth because they want their views to be heard, treated equally and protected like a normal Malawian citizens. For this purpose, Malawian homosexuals have formed an association that is named as Malawi Gay Rights Movement. This Movement will surely press Malawi society and constitution to accept Gays, as the people meeting in the homosexual community are prominent business persons, politicians, artists, journalists and clerics. Malawi's always active gay population yearn for recognition, but it remains to be seen as to how long will it take for the constitution in particular to decriminalize homosexuality and society in general to accept them . However, it seems that they have to wait little too longer to find well-wishers and meet equal treatment. www.instablogs.com
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With the support of CIPE, NABW's membership has grown to approximately 25000 women from both rural and urban areas who are interested in learning about and advocating for greater women's involvement in the economy. Through the association's services in five areas -- training, provision of credit, policy advocacy, information dissemination, and networking -- NABW has made a significant contribution to private sector development in Malawi. With the support of CIPE, the association's membership has grown to approximately 25000 women from both rural and urban areas who are interested in learning about and advocating for greater women's involvement in the economy. Through the association's services in five areas -- training, provision of credit, policy advocacy, information dissemination, and networking -- NABW has made a significant contribution to private sector development in Malawi.Working with think tanks, business associations, chambers of commerce, and other civil society groups from developing countries, CIPE helps them develop organizational strategy and structure, and improves their capacity to provide services such as business incubators, professional development workshops, networking opportunities, and voicing the needs of local businesses to policymakers.
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Cal Professor talks about non-profit SAM Inc. and its work with youth development through sports in Malawi.
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Colin MacIntyre (Mull Historical Society) and Donald Shaw (Capercaillie & Celtic Connections) visit the Mary's Meals charity projects in Malawi. This visit was in Oct 2010 ahead of the Mary's Meals Music Concert which both MacIntyre and Shaw performed at and organised. The charity is based in MacIntyre and Shaw's home county of Argyll, Scotland, and currently feeds over 500000 children worldwide. www.marysmeals.org Mary's Meals is Colin MacIntyre's designated charity affiliated to his new album campaign. More at www.pledgemusic.com All Music featured is copyright Colin MacIntyre, 2011: 'The Final Arrears' - Mull Historical Society ('Us') 'You're A Star' - Colin MacIntyre ('The Water') 'The Long Road To Me' - Colin MacIntyre ('Island') 'The Edge Of Nearly' - Colin MacIntyre ('Island') 'Animal Cannabus' - Mull Historical Society ('Loss') 'Camelot Revisited' - Colin MacIntyre ('The Water') www.colinmacintyre.com More at www.youtube.com
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There is a place in Zambia where the landscape rolls on as far as the eye can see; where the tracks connecting remote villages become impassable after the heavy rains. This is Chikuni Parish. Here the people farm to survive. Despite the hardships they keep pressing on. They are a resilient people, with a language like a song, they are a people full of rhythm. They are an ancient people, they are the Tonga people. Stop to listen, the whole place is alive with sound, and Radio Chikuni is everywhere. Listen to learn more about Radio Chikuni and its Radio Schools; Chikuni Parish and the Home-Based Care, Orphanage and Small-business initiatives. With thanks to Diane Vermooten, Josie Beynes, Noel Munyurangabo, Butho Ncube, Bruce Retief, the people of Chikuni Parish, Chikuni Radio (www.chikuniradio.org) and Jesuit Missions (http
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The Malawian Red Cross Society, supported by the RC/RC Climate Centre and the Malawi Meteorological Service, have been working with Mphunga village, delivering simple information about climate change and the need for adaptation. As a result the program has pushed villagers to take real action. They began adapting their activities in simple ways such as substituting maize crops with rice and replacing chicken with duck stock, as ducks float and chicken drown. With our facilitation, the villagers produced a participatory video to share, through video screenings workshops, these community-based adaptation practices with four other neighbor communities that face similar problems. More information: www.ifrc.org & www.climatecentre.org Year 2008 Length: 7 minutes 33 seconds
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These dancers are part of a secret society in Malawi, Africa. They believe they are the guardians of their dead who lead them to the other side and protect them. I dont know about all that, but they are great dancers! They are called Gule Wamkulu (Goo-Lay Wa-mmm-ku-lu) or just the Big Dance.
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On December 30, 2009, Television Malawi presented its first "Our People, Our Pride" Awards, recognizing 11 individuals for their great contribution and achievement within the society of Malawi. Dr Bingu wa Mutharika, president of Malawi, made the final speech congratulating the awardees and encouraging Malawians to keep on developing their country. Marie Da Silva, Founder of the Jacaranda School for orphans, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Dorothy, one of our Form 3 students, received also an award. For more information, visit www.jacarandafoundation.org.
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On December 30, 2009, Television Malawi presented its first "Our People, Our Pride" Awards, recognizing 11 individuals for their great contribution and achievement within the society of Malawi. Marie Da Silva received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of Malawi, Dr Bingu wa Mutharika, for the work she does for the orphans in Malawi. In her speech, Marie outlined what it meant for her to receive this award, as a Malawian living abroad and doing all she can to help the children of her country.
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Though the government and some civil society officials are celebrating with the conviction and sentencing of the gay couple, Tionge Chimbalanga and Steve Monjeza, there is a great section of people who feel they have been unfairly treated.
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Talks about economic problems in Malawi and how sports can inspire youth to engage themselves back into the community.
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On December 30, 2009, Television Malawi presented its first "Our People, Our Pride" Awards, recognizing 11 individuals for their great contribution and achievement within the society of Malawi. Dorothy, Form 3 student at the Jacaranda School for Orphans, was awarded for her determination to stay in school, against all odds. As you will see in the clip, Dorothy also worked after school to help take care of her sick mother. Dorothy received several prices that night, including a bicycle, and health insurance for her mother, her younger brother, and for herself.
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The Lilongwe Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (LSPCA) was set up with the support of RSPCA International. It is the first animal welfare organisation of its kind in Malawi, south-east Africa. This short video featuring TV vet and LSPCA patron Joe Inglis treating animals in Malawi shows the vital work of overseas organisations and the importance of our support for them. Find out more about the RSPCA's international work at: www.rspca.org.uk
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Utterly inspired by "Crisis of Conscience" and my desire for justice and an awakening for JW's.Ultimately for them to find freedom in Christ,who has no bloodguilt or hypocrisy or lies in him.Organizational loyalty sure can cause a lot of damage.Jesus didn't separate his sheep into two classes,with a great disparity in the number in those classes with the right of the one in the ivory tower to dictate the consciences of the rest.Lording it over them with legalistic policies that are either fully met or sheep are tossed,no matter how arbitrary those policies may be. More WT realities in Mexico: yahislove.blogspot.com
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On December 30, 2009, Television Malawi presented its first "Our People, Our Pride" Awards, recognizing 11 individuals for their great contribution and achievement within the society of Malawi. Marie Da Silva received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of Malawi, Dr Bingu wa Mutharika, for the work she does for the orphans in Malawi. This video clip summarizes Marie's work at the Jacaranda School for orphans, and her life as a nanny in the US.
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Open your eyes before criticize her. "From the moment I began my work on behalf of Malawi's ONE MILLION orphans, people have asked, "Why did you choose Malawi?" I always answer, "I didn't. Malawi chose me." Malawi is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the poorest - suffering from famine, drought, extreme poverty, and deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. All of which could be treated with proper health care and education, if it were available. Through the Raising Malawi: Orphan Care Initiative, Michel Berg and I have committed to doing all that we can to help this small country in desperate need. We have met with world experts in healthcare, economics, education, and international development - leaders like Dr. Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Paul Farmer, who have given a voice to the most underprivileged sectors of society. Together we are working to raise the quality of life for a generation of orphaned and vulnerable children. Now I'm asking you to join us. With one of the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the world and one of the lowest rankings in the Human Poverty Index, Malawi and her children are at the heart of the humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa. The challenges facing these children are unimaginable. Everyday in Malawi hundreds of children die from preventable illness, thousands are affected by abuse and neglect, and millions face a lonely struggle for survival without parents, or adult supervision. At ...
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What IS this guy up to...? Professor Tom Solomon of the University of Liverpool and Walton Neurocentre, UK, is running the London Marathon raising money for The Encephalitis Society. Encephalitis is inflammation and swelling of the brain, usually caused by a virus. The Encephalitis Society supports those affected, raises awareness and funds research. Please share this video with your friends, and visit www.justgiving.com/RunningMadProf to read more and make a donatation - Thanks
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WHAT IS RAISING MALAWI? It is Michael Berg's vision to bring light to all parts of the world. What better place to start than in the african nation of Malawi. Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world, suffering from famine, drought, poverty, and diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis. Out of a population of 12 million, at least 1 million are orphans. Raising Malawi is a grassroots initiative offering lasting solutions to the orphans of Malawi. Our approach is comprehensivee, compassionate, and effective. Unhindered by obstacles such as bureaucracy and red-tape, Raising Malawi is run and staffed by volunteers, allowing us to raise these children up from powerlessness into self-empowerment -- quickly and directly. Our solutions are: •Provide immediate and direct physical support such as food, medical care, clothing, clean drinking water, psychosocial counseling, and schooling. •Provide sustainability. We are partnering with agricultural, medical, and educational experts to teach Malawians how best to improve these areas in the long run in order to create continuity and prosperity. •Create a sense of self empowerment. This is where real societal change begins. To this end we are co-creating a curriculum with local Malawian teachers (based on the principles of the Spirituality for Kids Program) that empowers children with universal life skills. Through an improved inner dialogue and strengthened sense of empowerment, Malawi's orphans will grow ...
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Please take the time to review that documentations at the end of the video. Be WARNED! It is extremely graphic in it's portrayal. But It does show the terrible truth of the incredible brutality and obscene persecutions Jehovah's Witnesses in Malawi underwent. www.midwestoutreach.org
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Thoughts of Malawians around development. These are quotes from interviews I had done and filmed during a Junior Fellowship placement with Engineers Without Borders, summer 08. I was partnered with the Wildlife and Environment Society of Malawi (WESM), Dwangwa branch. This was the video I put together and showed at the EWB National Conference '09!
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