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2020 Update from Somebody Cares Ministries
Here's an update from one of our partners, Somebody Cares Ministry, on the wonderful work that they've done in Malawi. In 2020 SCM was able to provide 450 blankets and 100 bed mats to 350 Home Based patients. They were also able to provide medication for...
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Update and Prayer request from SCM in Malawi
During the Covid 19 pandemic our partners (Somebody Cares Ministries) in Malawi are doing their best to keep their volunteers and those they serve safe. Key volunteer leaders are explaining the importance of hand washing. Tablets of soap given to all of them to take...
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Stories from ICO in Zambia
My name is Richard Sokotela and I am 56 years old. I am a former Zambia air Force civilian employee and now retired due to health challenges. I was diagnosed with HIV last year in 2019 after a series of sickness. From that time my life has never been the same, due to...
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Update from Rob’s Farm
ROB'S FARM WEEKLY REPORT-27/03/20 We continue to enjoy His divine protection from COVID-19 pandemic and we give Him all the glory. It is now four years ago since we dedicated Rob's farm to the Lord in memory of Rob Hall; a Canadian missionary who died at Trans-africa...
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Update on Covid-19
Dear Friends, The world has been blindsided by the corona virus. We’re all facing unchartered territory. For the next few months (maybe longer) we’ll be faced with a new normal of restrictions, “social distancing”, shortages, reduced essential services, travel...
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The Impact of Selenium
Through our partners we are able to provide Selenium -- the immune boosting mineral -- to people who's health is fragile or deteriorating (elderly, those living with HIV etc.). Selenium has shown such a great impact to all that are taking it that more people...
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20 Years of Faithfulness
In1999 Jim Cantelon stood on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Here he felt called to minister to Orphans & Widows impacted by HIV and AIDS. Fast forward to 2019 and he was once again able to stand in the same spot. It started with what/who he knew: African pastors...
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An Upcoming Drought in Malawi: Will you pray with us?
We hope you’re enjoying the last few weeks of summer. We can’t believe it has gone by so quickly! Although we have experienced a dry summer here, our partner, Theresa Malila, in Malawi has shared that a prolonged drought, anticipated for this fall, is...
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Meet the Hansma Family!
Just before the rainy season, Nicole and Scott Hansma travelled to Zambia with their son to help with crop planting on Rob’s farm. They partnered with local farmers in ploughing and planting tomatoes. Check out this week’s blog post to hear about their experiences in Zambia.
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Inside WOW with Intern Katie Fabian
This summer WOW has had the exciting opportunity of hosting a university student as an intern in our communications department. Chances are that you may all have seen her amazing social media and blogging skills already. Well, we thought it would be a...
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Stories from WOW’s GBV Volunteer Workshops in Malawi and Zambia
During the summer of 2016, a team made up of counsellors, social workers and therapists travelled to Malawi and Zambia to lead gender based violence workshops for GBV volunteers. Prior to their trip, this team developed a trauma counselling handbook for counsellors and survivors, in collaboration with our local partners, that were introduced to volunteers during these workshops. Check out our latest blog post to hear Rebecca’s experience as part of this team.
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A Story of Miraculous Transformation
Jacob and Nya play an important role as part of our partner’s gender based violence awareness team. In his previous life, Jacob was an alcoholic and a severely violent man towards his wife and children. With the help of GBV support groups and God’s abundant grace and forgiveness, God has done an absolute miracle in Jacob’s life and their family as a whole. Jacob and Nya now maintain an incredible influence in spreading awareness regarding gender and family issues within the communities they have have developed relationships with. Click the link below to hear Jacob and Nya’s story of healing and transformation.
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Stories from the Home of Mercy
The Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare’s Violence Against Children and Young People in Malawi survey highlights the current heart wrenching reality surrounding physical and sexual abuse experienced by children and young people living in Malawi. Check out this week’s blog post to hear stories of some of the many children benefiting from services offered at the Home of Mercy.
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Local Heroes Combatting Gender Based Violence in Malawi
WOW’s partner’s gender based violence counsellors are true local heroes. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the services they provide to women and children who have been victims to gender based violence.
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The Home of Mercy: Making a Mark on Current Gender Based Violence Statistics in Malawi
Recent statistics published by Malawi’s Demographic and Health Survey (MDHS) shed light on the growing issue of gender based violence among women in Malawi. Find out how our partners in Malawi are working to combat these issues.
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