Tag: women’s rights

‘Village Banking’ Empowers Poor Malawi Women

Published on May 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

A Malawian women empowerment NGO known as the Center for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children has been working to […]

‘Girl Rising:’ Changing The World, One Story And One Life At A Time

Published on May 10, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI

In her 1968 poem, “The Speed of Darkness,” the late American poet Muriel Rukeyser penned the line, “The universe is […]

ill-treatment at Bwaila Hospital

Published on July 18, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

There are strong reports that most women in Lilongwe are complaining over alleged ill-treatment at Bwaila Hospital Martenity wing by […]

Malawi strives for family planning budget line

Published on April 30, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

Malawi has plans to include a separate budget line in the Ministry of Health for family planning services which would […]

The story behind Malawi Vice President Joyce Banda’s dedication to women’s empowerment

Published on March 10, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI

It’s often fascinating to hear from where an activist found their dedication to a cause. I’ve interviewed a young victim […]