Our Mother’s Day appeal in 2024 is centred on the story of Thokozani, who attends one of our community health groups in Malawi.
Read More“If I was not a member of this group, I couldn’t have saved the life of my baby.”
Radio
A community group is talked through how the radio works, which they can use to listen to the programmes providing stories, giving expert advice and sparking useful discussions.
"How Radio is Empowering Us with Solutions"
In Malawi, teenage girls and young women are vulnerable to a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues.
Societal expectations, harmful myths around contraception and difficulty reaching vital health services form barriers. These affect their ability to prevent or delay pregnancy, impacting their ability to have rich, fulfilling lives.
With Women and Children First and our partners, MaiKhanda Trust and Farm Radio Trust, they are being supported through innovative, inspirational radio programmes.
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A community health group from one of our previous projects meets in Malawi
How Radio Can Support Girls to Take Control Over Their Health
Women and Children First is working with local partners, including MaiKhanda Trust, Farm Radio Trust, Farm Radio International, CODE and MSI Reproductive Choices to dismantle barriers to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for adolescent girls and young women in Malawi.
The project is undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada provided through Global Affairs Canada.
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You're Needed More Than Ever This Christmas
Would you please help us establish more lifesaving, life-changing community health groups this Christmas? Your gift can help more women, children, and young people to survive and thrive.
It’s needed more than ever.
Jackie and Tony on air to talk about health issues
Using Radio To Communicate Health Messages
This is Jackie and Tony. They are working together, with the support of Women and Children First, to talk on the radio in Uganda about health issues and ways people can find solutions to overcome their problems.
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