African Library Project in Malawi
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Malawi Facts
• Independent since 1964
• 18 million people — 47% under 14
• Roughly 500 mi. long
• English & Chichewa are the 2 main
languages
• Plateau, highlands, valley
• 90% work in agriculture
• Environmental issues are
deforestation, drought, and water
pollution
• World’s lowest GNI per capita -- $250
• 53% live below poverty line
• Literacy – 73% male, 59% female
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The Warm Heart of Africa
• 10 ethnic groups
• Tradition of hospitality,
friendship and courtesy
• Deteriorating human rights
under President Bingu wa
Mutharika
• President Arthur Peter
Mutharika (brother of Bingu wa)
since 2014. Some peaceful
protests about corruption in
early 2015.
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Malawi School Challenges
• Free primary education (resulting in too many
students)
• Lack of facilities
• Large class size—average 60 students/classroom
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ALP – Malawi PartnersTogether we have started 284 libraries
DAPP Malawi – Development Aid People to People (lead partner)
WBF – Wungwero Book Foundation (founding partner)
MIE -- Malawi Institute of Education
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