Malawi government in partnership with United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has launched a one year ‘Super Dad’ campaign in Malawi to recognize the role of fathers’ in their children’s early development. ‘Super Dad’ is part of Malawi govvernment’s broader Mmera Mpoyamba initiative and UNICEF’s Early Moments Matter global campaign which aims to increase understanding of how […]
The United Nations Children Fund (Unicef) has appealed for presidential speedy assent to the establishment of National Children’s Commission bill which was passed by Parliament on 7 March 2019. According to a statement made available to Nyasa Times, the commission will put children’s best interests on the public agenda, encourage government departments and non-government agencies […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) says over 2 000 children were born in Malawi on New Year’s Day alone but says the survival of most of them is slim. Unicef Malawi acting representative Roisin De Burca said there is need for the government and development partners to ensure that all the children survive. “Most […]
UNICEF has partnered with New Finance Bank (NFB) and the Ministry of Education by launching a Girls Secondary Education Trust, which is a fundraising campaign that has been set up to provide access to quality education for vulnerable girl students in Malawi. During the launch held at Mount Soche Hotel on Wednesday, UNICEF Malawi’s country […]
Child poverty has reduced by 2.5 per cent but still remains the highest at 60.5 per cent according to an integrated household report which means children are more poor in Malawi than any other age group. The 2018 report cites rising cost of living and early marriages as the main reason pushing child poverty in […]
United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) with the help from Global Alliance on Vaccine Immunization (GAVI) has donated 26 vehicles and 89 motor bikes to the Ministry of Health and Population for the immunization project. Speaking during the handover ceremony in Lilongwe, Minister responsible Atupele Muluzi said Malawi has received in excess of US$ 272 million […]
The Lilongwe based dancehall reggae songbird, Sangie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of children championship with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in a mission to address problems which children face in the country. Speaking on Friday during the signing ceremony at Chatuwa Primary School in area 18 Lilongwe, UNICEF Country Representative, Johannes Wedenig […]
Just a few months after U-Report launch in March, UNICEF has hailed Malawians for responding overwhelmingly to the new mobile service. U-Report Malawi is a free mobile based tool for community participation designed to address issues which affect the youth. According to U-Report manager Charlie Hartono, Malawi has so far registered more than 100, 000 […]
Government, the United Nations Childrens’ Fund (Unicef), and commercial bank New Finance Bank (NFB) have struck a deal to work together to raise funds for the national trust fund, an initiative aimed at providing access to education for eligible vulnerable girls in the country. According to the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka, […]
NICEF, the Government of Malawi and partners today launched U-Report Malawi, a free mobile-based tool for community participation, designed to address issues that young people care about. The new service, which is free on both AirTel and TNM, includes regular opinion polls sent by SMS. Anyone can join U-Report by texting JOIN to 1177. “With […]
Fredokiss, born Fred Penjani Kalua, on Monday was unveiled as UNICEF Malawi champion for children—especially girl children. UNICEF Malawi and Fredokiss signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at a function attended by journalists and UNICEF Malawi country representative Johannes Wedenig. According to UNICEF, as a young artist with a remarkable educational background, Fredokiss is the best candidate […]
UNICEF Malawi has intensified its response towards the rise of cholera cases in the capital Lilongwe through, among others, the provision of alternative safe water sources. Malawi has registered about 349 cases, with 75 in Lilongwe alone in the last two months. 11 cases have been registered in the last two weeks. “UNICEF is working […]
Standard Bank of Malawi in partnership with UNICEF on has awarded certificates to women employees of the Bank who have been mentorship to primary school girls under Keep The Girl Child In School” program, a joint initiative with United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF). Launched in August this year in partnership with United Nations Children Fund […]
A mammoth crowd turned up to witness the launch of Youth Out Loud road shows which took place from Wednesday to Saturday 11th November in Mangochi and surrounding areas. Timveni with funding from UNICEF embarked on a series of road shows with the aim of creating awareness of Youth Out Loud project currently being implemented in Mangochi. […]
Unicef has donated five motor vehicles to the Ministry of Labour, Youth, Sports and Manpower Development towards easing mobility challenges in some district youth offices in the country. The presentation ceremony was held Wednesday at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Speaking in an interview after handing over the vehicles, a representative from Unicef Malawi Kimanzi […]
Youth Out Loud radio program under youth media project run by Timveni with support from UNICEF has finally gone on air. The radio programs are now aired on Dzimwe Community Radio every Saturday at 15:30pm, Umoyo Radio, Radio Maria at 13:30pm and Timveni Radio. Speaking in an interview, Youth Media Project Coordinator Ralph Nyirenda said […]
International Organizations which are implementing various projects in Nsanje North have suspended their operations for fear of being mistaken for alleged blood suckers. District Commissioner Gift Rapozo in an interview said Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) Action Aid and Unicef have downed their tools for fear of losing their lives to mob justice. The worrisome development […]
The Government of Japan has commended the partnership between UNICEF and the Government of Malawi for its contribution in reducing child deaths through the establishment of village clinics. Village clinics have cut the distance mothers have to travel to health centres with sick children making basic health services available within the village. Ambassador of Japan […]