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Many of the photos of Malawi used courtesy of Kristen Ashburn.
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Interview with Anjimile Oponyo
Raising Malawi Executive Director Philippe van den Bossche sits down with Anjimile Oponyo, CEO and Head of the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls, to discuss her work, progress on building the academy, and the future of Malawi. This recorded session includes questions submitted by you, Raising Malawi's supporters.
Raising Malawi Joins with Partners In Health to Fight HIV / AIDS
To date, a majority of the response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic has focused on treating women and children. Concentrating medical care on this vulnerable population is a smart, effective policy that will prove crucial to stopping the spread of the virus. However, these programs often fail to reach sex workers, a high-risk population that must be engaged if we are to have any hope of containing the spread of the virus.
I Cannot Think of a Better Birthday Gift
My birthday this week was such a blessing for me. I was surrounded by dear friends, my loving family, and by you. The notes I received from the Raising Malawi family were simply beautiful—both in their kindness and their concern for the children of Malawi. Thank you for making my birthday so special.
Studio MDA at the Aedes
In a belated post, Raising Malawi would like to congratulate studio MDA on receiving recognition for their work on the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls in an exhibition at the prestigious Architecture Forum Aedes in Berlin. The exhibition, "Measure of Man – Measure of Architecture: New Responsibilities in Architecture and Urbanism," will be on display through September 23 and is an honor to everyone involved with this innovative project.
Melete Foundation Teachers Post Photos from Malawi
The teachers from the Melete Foundation have posted photographs of their trip on Flickr. If you have not already, you should take the time to go through this amazing collection of images. It is truly heartwarming and inspiring.
Interview with Jon Biondo
Raising Malawi Executive Director Philippe van den Bossche sits down with Jon Biondo, a New York attorney and passionate supporter of Malawi, to discuss the value of giving.
Join Us in Wishing Madonna a Happy Birthday
Today is Madonna's birthday. Her dedication to the 2 million orphaned and vulnerable children of Malawi has inspired so many of us. So this year, for her birthday, we wanted to honor her by saying, "Thank you."
Stories from the Ground: An Update from Melete Fellow Zakiyyah Ali
The Melete Foundation's International Teacher Development fellows have hit the ground running! While in Malawi, the teachers are using a journal to record their thoughts, observations and experiences.
Q&A from the Gumulira Millennium Village in Malawi
Raising Malawi recently conducted the following interview with a Millennium Promise site leader on the ground in Gumulira, a Millennium Village supported by our foundation. Since the program first started in 2006, the progress has been truly staggering.
Reports of Madonna Concert in Malawi are False
This past weekend, reports circulated regarding a Raising Malawi benefit concert in Blantyre, Malawi. These reports are entirely false; Raising Malawi and Madonna have no plans to host such an event.
Lighthouse Trust: Fighting HIV/AIDS in Malawi
The HIV / AIDS epidemic has ravaged the people of Malawi and shows few signs of abating. However, I recently came across one program that is doing all it can to reverse the trend by providing a broad spectrum of care—the Lighthouse Trust.
Donating Assets to Raising Malawi
Looking for an effective and meaningful way to contribute to the mission of Raising Malawi? Consider giving your appreciated assets—stocks, bonds, and real estate—as a fully tax deductible charitable donation.
I Am Because We Are Wins VH1 Do Something Award
You did it! Last night I Am Because We Are was a winner at the VH1 Do Something Awards because of your votes. The movie took home the top honor in the "Docu Style" category. Director Nathan Rissman and the team would like to send a special thanks to all our supporters for making this possible.
Raising Malawi Partner Sends Three Teachers to Malawi
It gives us great pleasure to announce that three American high school teachers arrived in Malawi last week to launch the Melete Foundation's inaugural International Teacher Development program.
$9.1 Million Awarded for Malaria Research in Malawi
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Michigan State professor Terrie Taylor $9.1 million to help put an end to the malaria epidemic raging in Malawi. The numbers are startling: about one-third of Malawians contract malaria every year; the vast majority of the disease’s victims are vulnerable children.
Voting for VH1’s Do Something! Awards Closes Tomorrow. Vote!
Just a reminder that VH1 nominated I Am Because We Are for a Do Something! award, and voting closes tomorrow. We need you to vote!
Food Distribution Aid Needed to Feed Malawi’s Hungry
This year’s surplus harvest of grain means that there is enough food for all Malawians in need of aid. But there’s a hitch: Malawi has no money to transport the food to those who need it.
Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
As a new member of the Medical Advisory Committee of Raising Malawi, it is an extraordinary honor for me to launch a new initiative for the control and elimination of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Research indicates that NTDs are among the most common afflictions of the poorest people of Malawi and a key reason why the poorest people of Malawi cannot escape a vicious cycle of disease and poverty.
Partner with Madonna and Show Your Support
Custom logos for you to download and use on Facebook and Twitter. Show your family and friends you've partnered with Madonna in Raising Malawi.
Only Two Words Seem Appropriate Right Now: Thank You
When Madonna pledged to match your contributions to Raising Malawi, we never dreamed you would be this generous. We set an ambitious goal of $150,000—or so we thought—and hoped for the best.