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The Phwazi Wooden Box: A Community’s Commitment to Safer Reporting

Praise Mbedza — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:19:10 +0000

A quiet revolution is taking place in a small community nestled in Phwazi Estate, under GVH Songwe in Mulanje. It doesn’t involve protests or loud demonstrations but rather a simple wooden box. The community introduced this box to report cases of abuse and injustice and was meant to give a voice to those who felt […]

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Community Protector: Blessings Chikopa brings hope and justice to Mukhwera Village

Praise Mbedza — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:47:41 +0000

In the village of Mukhwera, Mulanje, Blessings Chikopa has earned a reputation as a protector and advocate for justice. After facing his own challenges, particularly in navigating issues with his wife’s relatives over the 30 years they had stayed at his wife’s home area, Blessings found renewed purpose and courage through his exposure to the […]

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From drama to Action: How Esther leveraged Tiyambe training to help others

Praise Mbedza — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:14:34 +0000

Esther Lameck’s transformation from a drama club member to a powerful advocate for other people’s rights in communities around Chisambo Estate in Mulanje is a testament to the impact of the Tiyambe Project. As a member of the drama group that spread messages about gender-based violence and equality, she initially participated in performances that used […]

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Tiyambe helps Lucy escape abuse and reclaim her happiness

Praise Mbedza — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:58:54 +0000

For many years, Lucy (pseudonym) from GVH Mpando, Gotha Estate, in Thyolo, lived in constant fear. Her husband, consumed by anger and jealousy, subjected her to regular beatings, leaving her bruised and broken. “He used to beat me even while I was naked. I would faint from the pain,” Lucy recalls, the weight of her […]

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Tiyambe Project promotes household development through Gender Equality

Praise Mbedza — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:27:44 +0000

From a life full of challenges to one marked by growth and shared responsibilities, Kevin Mwinjiro and his wife, Bertha Pensulo, recount their transformative experience with the Tiyambe Project. The couple, hailing from EPM’s Nansonia Estate, T.A. Ngongoliwa, in Thyolo, describes how the initiative introduced them to new perspectives on gender roles, impacting both their […]

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Cedrick and Mary Felix Redefine Family and Future in Katute Village, Ruo Estate

Praise Mbedza — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:11:11 +0000

For Cedrick and Mary Felix, residents of Katute Village under Traditional Authority Mabuka, Ruo Estate in Mulanje, life has taken a dramatic and positive turn since participating in the Tiyambe Project. Cedrick, once grappling with alcohol dependency and financial mismanagement, now stands as a symbol of commitment and hope for his family and community. Inspired […]

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Advancing Community-Driven Child Protection

Praise Mbedza — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:44:22 +0000

The UNICEF Child Protection project implemented by ArtGlo, has made significant strides in empowering communities to take a hands-on role in addressing child protection issues. One of the most impactful aspects of the project has been fostering community-driven solutions to child rights violations, enabling local leaders and facilitators to step up and resolve these issues […]

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Enhancing awareness to address child rights violations

Praise Mbedza — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:35:13 +0000

Sub Inspector Innocent Banda, a Child Protection Officer at the Chitedze Police Unit, praises the transformative impact of UNICEF Child Protection Project implemented by ArtGlo. Before the campaign, many people in the community within the police unit’s jurisdiction did not know how to respond when faced with child abuse. “People would wait for four or […]

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Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration to Protect Children

Praise Mbedza — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:55:58 +0000

In Malawi, various organizations are tasked with safeguarding children in different communities, but their efforts have often been hindered by a lack of collaboration. This changed when ArtGlo, with the support from UNICEF, initiated child protection campaigns, which has significantly improved cooperation among stakeholders, leading to remarkable progress in the fight against child abuse. Suzgika […]

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Harnessing the Power of Arts to Combat Child Violence

Praise Mbedza — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:49:44 +0000

At the heart of TA Kalolo’s efforts to protect children from violence, Sergeant Munthali, a dedicated police officer at the local Victim Support Unit, has witnessed the transformative impact of a unique Child Protection Project implemented by ArtGlo with support from UNICEF. The initiative, which integrates art into advocacy, has become a vital tool in […]

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