In rural Bangladesh, menstruation is largely viewed as impure, often imposing many restrictions on what women can do and where they can go. We are challenging these deeply rooted beliefs through our Women's Business Centres.
Over the past five years, UP’s Malaria Control Unit in Malawi has distributed an incredible 1,411,928 insecticide-treated malaria nets. Meet some of the families who have benefited from the nets – physically, socially and economically.
This year’s World Malaria Day casts a reflective eye over the recent deceleration in progress of the global push to eradicate the disease. After five years at work, we’re using this period of contemplation to point a focus at the continuing commitment of our Malaria Control Unit in Malawi.
Meet 46-year-old Luka Piano from Phalombe district in Malawi. Luka was born with a disability and uses a wheelchair for mobility. He is the coordinator of the Association of People with Disabilities in Phalombe.