The Capacity Foundation helps people in Malenga Mzoma, Malawi, end their dependency on foreign aid by building businesses using an innovative funding model.
North Wales & Malawi
Joined August 2011
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"When I was studying for my degree in nursing, there was no way I could afford to buy all the books I needed. Thankfully, I didn’t need to. My university library was stocked with brand-new medical books from Book Aid International."
- Njeri Munyiri, Kenya
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Excited to be interviewed by @Reuters on our hopes and expectations of #COP27 to deliver. The time is now @COP27P @UNFCCC to listen to Africa and the rest of the developing countries.
Watch it here:
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In @Schwarzenegg3r words:
"We simply must do everything we can in our power to slow down global warming before it is too late... The science is clear. The global warming debate is over."
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Climate crisis to blame for high rates of cholera in #Malawi, says ActionAid via @actionaid @actionaidmalawi @kuwalipk #ClimateEmergency #ClimateCrisis actionaid.org/news/2022/clim… – at Malawi
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COP27 cannot be framed as an African COP just because it’s coming to Africa; that in itself is not enough. We must also make sure that the present needs of Africa – that have always been neglected before – are prioritised in the outcome that we get. independent.co.uk/climate-ch…
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Our friend Howard Msukwa kindly sent some more pics from the skills centre he set up in the Kilombero Rice farmer community in Malawi for young women and men, mostly orphans. This dress made & worn by Esnat Mwakilama looks great as does the furniture making and woodwork tuition
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Maston has been training five fruit tree clubs to grow vegetables & raise chickens. He said, "We are promoting self-reliance. I've done livestock management training & agri-business training to help them diversify. They are making it a success. "
#agriculture #business #Malawi
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#Malawi's population is growing by 2.7% each year. This landlocked country already has more than 20 million people, half of them under 18. The impact on the country's natural resources is huge. We're providing information to future generations - learn more rippleafrica.org/project/fam…
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MUNA is raising funds to embark on a project to renovate a surgical ward in Malawi. A few tickets left for this Summer ball fundraiser. Please join us to connect and network. Global health is everyone responsibility. @salakamkosi @chargladstone @TBisika @CNOBME_SAG @kenma_uk
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ITS FINALLY HERE - NOMINATIONS FOR MALAWI HERITAGE AWARDS 2022 ARE NOW OPEN
Nominate people in your area that have gone beyond to support the community.
Use link below to Nominate
forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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New work stations in operation
@CYD Malawi @EndlessOS
#AppropriateTechnology #EverLearning #TalentisUniversal #Kasungu
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We had a beautiful meeting with the @USEmbassyLLW Ambassador David. Talked about strengthening climate change, environmental protection, food systems and socioeconomic development cooperation between his Office and ICAD #SDG13 #SDG17 #USA #Malawi #RoadtoCOP27 @Amoessb
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According to @UNEP annual adaptation costs in developing countries could reach USD 140-300 bn in 2030 and up to 500 bn by 2050.
A new paper from #ACT2025 explores ways to provide a clearer estimate for adaptation finance needs: ow.ly/85jh50K1BLx
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Today @FAOSFS Coordinator @PatriceTalla visited Josephy Makweya, a farmer field school (FFS) community based facilitator in Mulanje district,who after adopting good banana management practices through FFS, is reaping profits from his banana production enterprise. #EU #KULIMA
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Today we join the rest of the world in honoring & celebrating African Women!
May we spare some ⌚️ to reflect & take stock of all the great contributions & sacrifices they make in uplifting our lives in different sectors.
Furthermore, look into how we can promote their rights
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It's a fun time expanding our fuel-efficient cookstove project into more Districts in #Malawi and we are seeing some beautiful art added to our cookstoves. In Salima District in particular they decorate the #cookstoves using different colour muds - we think they look great!
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#Happeningnow
WFP brings together Government and other partners to learn the details of our resilience work and the impact it has on contributing to increased food security 🥜🥔🌽 and sustainable livelihoods 👩🌾👨🌾
Working together for a more food secure and resilient Malawi 👏👏
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Congratulations to Dr Josephine Banda for the Chevening award to study MSc in Applied & Experimental Clinical Immunology at the University of Cardiff this 2022/23 yr
Josephine has a passion for malaria research in children.
#ChosenForChevening
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Over 9,000 #Children stand to benefit from #cleanwater #education #foodsecurity & #protection courtesy of a new impact area opened in Mchinji district, thanks to @worldvisioncan wvi.org/stories/world-vision… – at Malawi
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Hear why one teacher decided to start reading classes after school for her students 👇 #ThePowerofBooks 📚💚