About Malawi
 Facts & Social Dynamics
- Malawi is a landlocked country in southeast Africa, bordered by Tanzania,
Zambia and Mozambique. With a population of 14 million, Malawi
is about the size of Pennsylvania.
- Malawi is one of the most stable, conflict free countries in Africa.
Malawi has not experienced any civil strife since gaining its independence
in 1964 and the transition to a democratic government in 1994 was a
smooth one.
- Malawi is facing significant social challenges arising from extreme
poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and diseases such as HIV/AIDS
and malaria.
- Women’s inequality has always been a social concern throughout Africa. Given
the increased number of widows resulting from HIV/AIDS, the need to
address this problem is imperative. Women need to be empowered
and encouraged to participate in economic activities to provide for
their immediate and extended families.
- There are approximately 1,000,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and
1.2 million known orphans.
- Two-thirds of the children graduating from
primary school are not able to continue their education due to lack
of space in secondary schools.
Sources:
World Fact Book, UNAIDS, 2004 Report on
the Global AIDS Epidemic |
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