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Reducing Child Marriage: Adapting Lessons from Malawi to Nepal

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Although Nepal and Malawi are continents apart, they both have high rates of child marriage. According to Girls Not Brides, a global network committed to ending child marriage, Malawi has the 11th highest rate of child marriage in the world,…

Facing Malaria, the “Perennial Monster,” Through Faith and Community

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Written by: Ashley Riley, Program Officer, Breakthrough ACTION, and Meei Child, Communications Officer, Breakthrough ACTION “In Kasungu, Malawi, communities suffer a lot from malaria,” said Alikanjero Kanyemba, a local faith leader. “Faith…

From Child Bride to Future Nurse

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Written by: Lusayo Banda, Knowledge Management Officer, Breakthrough ACTION At the age of 15, Maness had to bear a burden people far older than her struggle with—parenting a newborn with barely any family support. When Maness’s parents…

A Child Bride Reclaims Her Future

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Written by: Lusayo Banda, Knowledge Management Officer, Breakthrough ACTION Soon after she got pregnant, Esnart Kazembe, only 17 years old, dropped out of school. Esnart’s story is far from rare in Malawi where 42% of girls are married by…

Building Healthier Communities in Malawi Through Community Health Action Groups

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Written by: Lusayo Banda, Knowledge Management Officer, Breakthrough ACTION From a distance, you can see a group of men and women seated in a small circle. They are very deep in discussion. As you get closer, you can hear them talking about…

Equity and malaria: Who gets prioritized when a household doesn’t have enough mosquito nets?

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Written by: Ashley Riley, Program Officer, Breakthrough ACTION; Gabrielle Hunter, Malaria and Zika Technical Team Lead, Breakthrough ACTION; Meei Child, Communications Officer, Breakthrough ACTION In Malawi, fewer and fewer young boys sleep…

Advancing Postpartum Hemorrhage Care (APPHC)

Advancing Postpartum Hemorrhage Care Approach in Malawi