Strengthening food security

Johannesburg, 31 October 2003
A supplementary feeding programme. Richard Lord. United Methodist Church.

Working together to make Malawi completely food secure.

The European Union (EU) is to commit €45 million (about US $17.7 million) to strengthen food security in Malawi. Malawi recently emerged from a national food shortage, which at its height saw millions of people depending on food aid to stave off hunger.

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Fragile recovery

Johannesburg, 5 September 2003
This season’s bumper crops. IFAD.

Humanitarian assistance is still required
despite a good harvest.

Despite an adequate harvest, there are still food insecure areas in Malawi.
The deteriorating macroeconomic situation is also having a negative impact
on food security.

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Girls exchanged for food

Johannesburg, 6 August 2003
Forced into bondage. Trocaire. 

Hunger is a critical factor in the abuse of children’s rights.

A Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) investigation confirmed that the practice of kupimbira, which allows poor families to sell their daughters to rich elderly men, has resurfaced.

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Preparing a nation

Johannesburg, 25 June 2003
Women, most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. CARE.

Implementing new initiatives as the fight against
AIDS continues.

In dealing with the dangers we will all contribute to the future.

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Women demand protection

Johannesburg, 8 May 2003
Women's rights at risk. CARE.

Despite protections offered by the constitution,
women are vulnerable to abuse.

Women are subject to a number of social pressures that prevent them from exercising full control over their lives.

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Protecting girls from HIV/AIDS

Johannesburg, 25 April 2003
Protection of girls, a responsibility.  SoftAvenue.

Social and economic pressures often force girls out of
school and onto the streets.

Girls’ vulnerability to sexual exploitation is a major cause of the high prevalence
of the virus in the female population.

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Food prospects improve

Johannesburg, 9 April 2003
Food production is said to increase. UNICEF.

Food production prospects improve but can people
afford to buy?

The SADC Food Security Ministerial Brief considers that maize production could increase, despite the effects of HIV/AIDS and poverty.

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Electrical power down

Johannesburg, 28 March 2003
Floodwaters 2003.  Karel Prinsloo.

Malawi has lost nearly half it’s electrical power due to flooding.

All three of Malawi’s major hydropower stations are situated on the banks of
the Shire River, which flows out of Lake Malawi.

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