Malawi

September 16, 2019

Six months after cyclone Idai 'farmers are fainting in fields because of hunger'

Hunger is escalating as the United Nations humanitarian response in Mozambique is less than half funded, warns Oxfam.
August 15, 2019

Call for protection of southern Africa people with albinism

Violent attacks are fuelled by the false and dangerous belief that body parts of people with albinism can make someone rich.
February 10, 2019

UN experts urge action over albinism atrocities in run-up to Malawi elections

False beliefs that the body parts of people with albinism can bring good luck and political power when used in witchcraft-related rituals lead to serious human rights abuses.
June 30, 2018

Impunity fuels killings of people with albinism in Malawi, says Amnesty

In Malawi people with albinism face the persistent threat of being killed for their body parts.
May 30, 2017

Scottish university partnership to train ministers for Malawian churches

A Scottish university has entered into a unique partnership to provide additional training to ministers in one of the world’s poorest countries.
October 1, 2015

Nearly three million at risk in Malawi food crisis

Almost three million people are predicted to face acute food shortages in Malawi in the coming months, with potentially devastating effects for vulnerable communities.
January 24, 2015

Christian Aid supports thousands hit by 'catastrophic' Malawi floods

Emergency assistance is going to deluged communities in Malawi, in the aftermath of the worst floods the country has seen in two decades.
May 31, 2014

UN chief urges calm cooperation as Malawi enters post-electoral period

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged all parties to continue to call for calm among their supporters and to work together to consolidate democracy following the general election in Malawi.
January 14, 2013

Scottish youngster receives warm welcome in Malawi

A young fundraiser has celebrated turning 13 by visiting the African school he has supported by refusing birthday presents since he was six years old.
November 8, 2012

Scottish government pledges more money for Malawi

The Scottish Government has announced at least £1.2 million to kick start vital projects next year that will help communities in Malawi out of poverty.