Want to learn more about Malawi?

Below is a quick overview of Malawi and links for further research.

Malawi— Some Quick Facts

• Location
Southern Central Africa (smaller than Pennsylvania)

• Population: 12.8 million
One of the 11 poorest countries in the world

• Average Annual Income
Under US $200

• Average Life Expectancy
41 years

• Literacy Rate
Male Adult literacy rate 76.1%,
Female adult literacy rate 49.8%

• HIV and AIDS in Malawi
940,000 women, men, and children infected with HIV (950,000 in the USA with population of 300 million)

— 15% of the adult population between     the ages of 15-49 is infected
— 59% of infected adults are women
— 78,000 deaths annually due to AIDS    (14,000 in the USA)
— 550,000 children orphaned
— 50% of population is under the age of 15
— 26,000 children born with HIV each year

Source: UNAIDS, 2006; Global Fund, 2005, Human Development Report, 2005

Online Information on Malawi

Malawi Location
A detailed map of Malawi.

Malawi From Wikipedia
A collection of information and online links on Malawi.

Malawi's Government
The official website for the government of Malawi.

UNICEF Country Tables for Malawi
Includes Malawi's population, mortality, general, reproductive health and education statistics.

Music from Malawi, Africa
These recordings are from the music of choirs from Embangweni — some recorded in Embangweni and some on tours — others from musicians in the Synod of Livingstonia.

What is GAIA doing to help Malawi deal with AIDS?

We partner with religious and interfaith groups to:

• Prevent HIV
• Provide care to people ill with AIDS
• Develop women's leadership in the    struggle against HIV
• Provide care for orphans
• Break down stigma and denial

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