Malawi Matters

12/02/2025

Join us this Giving Tuesday as we celebrate 20 years of Malawi Matters. Your support helps us reach our Fall Appeal goal of $39,631 to fund vital HIV/AIDS prevention and education across Malawi.
As we say, “our work does not just change lives, it saves them.”

Scan the QR code to donate via PayPal, or mail a check to:
P.O. Box 11694, South Bend, IN 46634

Learn more on our newly launched website: www.malawimatters.org

Thank you for helping us continue this life-saving mission. ❤️

11/18/2025

Dear Friend of Malawi Matters,

For twenty years, Malawi Matters Inc. has stood with the people of Malawi—educating, equipping, and empowering communities to confront the realities of HIV/AIDS through creative, faith-driven methods. What began as a small mission challenged by Malawians and called by God has grown into life-changing work reaching 220 communities and 1,700 schools across Malawi’s central region.

Through training programs, creative education, and grassroots leadership, we have seen remarkable impact: fewer stigmas, greater access to testing, and thousands of Malawians living full and productive lives—regardless of medical status. We’ve helped girls stay in school, communities grow stronger, and stories of transformation multiply.

As we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, we invite you to continue this mission with us. Our Fall Appeal aims to raise $39,631 to cover essential field work expenses—supporting the communication, lodging, materials, meals, and transport that make our programs possible. Every gift directly sustains the volunteers and leaders carrying out this vital work.

Your generosity doesn’t just change lives—it saves them.
https://www.malawimatters.org/

12/01/2024

🌍 World AIDS Day - December 1st 🌍

At Malawi Matters, we stand with those impacted by HIV/AIDS in Malawi, working every day to empower communities, reduce stigma, and provide hope.

This World AIDS Day, join us in raising awareness and supporting at-risk populations. Together, we can build a healthier future.

Learn more about our work and how you can help: https://malawimatters.org/

11/20/2024

Through education, Malawi Matters fights misinformation at its roots. By equipping local leaders and teachers with the skills to educate others, we create a network of trusted voices to debunk myths, reduce HIV stigma, and empower communities. Join us in spreading knowledge and making a difference today!

11/19/2024

📢 “Creative methods of HIV and AIDS education are very important because the modes of communication used do not miss anyone, starting from adults to children. People learn with more attention than mere lecturing. Its information is easily remembered due to its creativity. We want more trainers in our village.” — Head Teacher in Dowa

11/19/2024

📢 Help Us Combat HIV Misinformation in Malawi! 📢 🌍 Donate Here 🌍 Malawi Matters works to counter HIV myths and stigma by training local educators across all nine districts in Malawi’s central region. With an annual budget of $109,159.68—covering $3,800 in administration and $71,900 for essential training—we need your help to raise $33,459 in our fall appeal to fund fieldwork expenses. Your donation supports: ● Training Coordinating Teams reaching 2,500 schools ● Resources for creative HIV education ● Empowerment programs for women and girls 🌟 With your support, we can reach even more communities and build a future of compassion and knowledge. 🌟 Donate today and be part of this mission!

11/08/2024

🌍 Annual Appeal Kickoff! 🌍

We're thrilled to share the impact your support has had across Malawi! Thanks to you, our HIV/AIDS Education and Empowering Women and Girls programs now reach over 200 villages, with 3,384 instructors trained to educate and support their communities.

✨ Impact Highlights:

HIV testing up, defaulter rates down by 71.4%.

Youth groups share accurate HIV info, dispelling harmful myths.

Discrimination and stigma have dropped by 88.1%!

With a goal of $33,459.68, this year’s appeal will support our fieldwork, bringing vital education to over 2,500 schools and 9 districts.

Every dollar counts in the fight against HIV stigma. Join us to continue this life-changing work!

Donate Today — Zikomo kwambiri!

06/15/2023

08/20/2022

Come find Malawi Matters at Art Beat! We are in the “C” section, on Jefferson near Howard Park. We have Africa Bags, handmade gifts and cards from Malawi, and childrens books by Phyllis Wezeman!