Current Events in Malawi

Last week, the Malawi Humans Rights Commission (MHRC) urged for human rights issues be included in HIV/AIDS programs in Malawi. At a meeting held by the MHRC in conjunction with District Commissioners in the Northern Region, concern was raised over the human rights violations that occur in response to the stigma of HIV/AIDS. This bias against people who are HIV positive leads to further discrimination within society and the workplace as well. The MHRC are urging district commissioners to gain and acquire tools to combat the degrading stigma that exists. This stigma in the workplace and public sector has caused many people to go untreated. The MHRC believes sensitization to this issue and the needs of the HIV positive community in Malawi is vital in ensuring human rights are applied to all people, regardless or HIV status. Similar meetings in Central and Southern Regions of Malawi are anticipated in the near future.

http://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi/2012/10/21/integrate-human-rights-in-hiv-activities-urges-malawi-human-righsts-commission/

FLY4HOPE

You're not just doing a workout, you're spinning for a child with HIV. Join World Camp and FlyWheel as we FLY4HOPE!

Please join us on March 25th, 2012 for an awesome FlyWheel workout - this 45-minute spin class will support Camp Hope Malawi.  Proceeds will help send 72 Malawian children with HIV  to Camp Hope. The generous folks at FlyWheel are donating all proceeds from this class to Camp Hope Malawi - Camp Hope intertwines HIV/AIDS education, medical support and traditional camp activities. Your ride will support a program that excites, inspires, and empowers children with HIV to regain their sense of optimism, possibility and hope. All proceeds go directly to Camp Hope. REGISTER NOW!

When: Sunday, March 25th, 2:00-3:30pm

Where: FlyWheel Upper East

How: Make a minimum donation of $75 to website

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help make Camp Hope possible for HIV+ children in Malawi by clicking HERE.

Holiday Gifts that will EDUCATE.INSPIRE.CHANGE.

Team up with World Camp this Holiday season by dedicating gifts that will transform communities in Malawi. Choose the projects you want to support and dedicate your gifts in the name of loved ones. We'll send them notification of your gift with a special Holiday card and connect you to the communities you help!

TEACH A CHILD TO READ & WRITE

It's a simple solution - literacy and education are essential to escaping poverty. Basic language skills dramatically improve success in school and can lead children to a brighter future. $5 provides a child access to after school literacy workshops for a week.

Suggested gift: $25

TRAIN & EQUIP COMMUNITY LEADERS
It takes a village - leadership workshops engage all community stakeholders in the process of establishing goals and services.  Engaging and mobilizing all stakeholders builds a legacy sustained by the community themselves. $5 sponsors a community member's participation in a leadership workshop.
Suggested gift: $75

PROVIDE BOYS AND GIRLS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING

Life skills projects are designed to foster educated, valued, and healthy adolescents who are decision makers and the future leaders who will drive positive social change in their rural villages. $10 sponsors a child's participation in a four day  life skills camp.

Suggested gift: $125

SEND A CHILD WITH HIV TO CAMP HOPE

Camp Hope Malawi is the result of World Camp's partnership with the Paul Newman Foundation and the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative. Built upon the Association of Hole in the Wall Camp's model this project provides HIV positive youth the social and emotional support to regain their sense of optimism, possibility and hope. Sponsor a child this Holiday and join World Camp in building the self-worth and confidence in 60 HIV+ youth at Camp Hope Malawi.

 Suggested gift: $275

Please visit our website and choose your gift that will

EDUCATE.INSPIRE.CHANGE.