African Library Project in Malawi

In Malawi

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 Schools

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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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Effects of ALP & PartnersWell-trained teachers and librarians

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DAPP student teachers -> ALP libraries

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Effects of ALP & Partners Books!

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Effects of ALP & PartnersMethods and Resources

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2013 ALP Summit Hosted by DAPP Chilangoma TTC

Malawi’s Future

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Will you do a book drive so more

children in Malawi

have access to books?

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