Secret Women
In Chichewa, the widely-spoken language of southern Malawi, being pregnant or “kunkhala ndi pakati” translates to being in the middle..
Nancholi Youth Organization Video
During the month of May I organized a video workshop with Malawi Instute of journalism students. This video was filmed and edited with..
Take it slow, my Canadian friend.
I’ll never forget my first day in a Malawian newsroom. I came in eager, ready to utilize countless hours of preparation and training done..
Revamping the Malawi Police Service
“I was detained, in jail for 7 days for no reason,” said Comfort Chitseko, who was arrested by Malawi police in October for allegedly..
Empowering Malawian women one seed at a time
Across Malawi, 5000 women have been trained by Annie Bonomali, a mother of six who’s been involved in making products such as soap, jam..
“Mind the gap” – The crippling impact of HIV/AIDS on family composition and elderly Malawians
The old “respect your elders” adage has customarily been an important part of Malawian culture, with the elderly able to depend on the..
When beggars should be choosers – How the promise of remuneration is heading off freedom of movement and free choice of employment in Malawi
Not long after cutting their teeth, North American children are encouraged to call forward their dreams and consider the question, “What..
Driving change in Malawi – Signposts and speed bumps on the road to gender equality
With two hands gripping the steering wheel and the right turn signal flashing, 21-year-old Vanessa Nsona’s concentration does not waver..
Experiencing the “real” Malawi: A media development journey in Nancholi.
A month ago I was approached by George Nedi, projects coordinator at the Nancholi Youth Organization (NAYO), to produce a short..
“Meating” halfway – The growing importance of soy in Malawi
Skewered meat sizzles on kickstand grills along the main M1 highway, a whole pig is slaughtered in an open-air butcher’s market shack, a..
JHR CUP Partnership
