Bwanali Chipole Victory Malawi

Bringing hope to Malawi

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About Malawi

Malawi at a Glance

Health
The sad truth in Malawi is that infant mortality rates are high and life expectancy at birth is about 52 years. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS in adults is high. It is estimated that 920,000 adults were living with the disease in 2009.

HIV/AIDS kills approximately 68,000 people every year (as of 2007). Approximately 250 new people are infected each day, and at least 70% of Malawi’s hospital beds are occupied by HIV/AIDS patients.

The people of Malawi have a very high risk of getting major infectious diseases such as typhoid fever, hepatitis A, malaria and dengue fever.

Education
Malawi has an 8-4-4 education system. This means there is primary school (known as Standard 1 to Standard 8), secondary school (known as Form 1 to 4) and university education. A child is officially allowed to enter primary school at 6 years old, and primary education in Malawi is compulsory.

However, education no longer stresses the academic preparation necessary to enter secondary school or universities. The focus is now on agriculture and practical training since few students go on to secondary school or university. Most students begin work immediately after primary school. Secondary and university education have seen dramatic growth but neither educational sector comes close to meeting Malawi’s educational needs for a well trained labor force in an advancing world.

Additionally girls in Malawi face a higher prevalence of gender-based violence, and often they lack the safety while traveling to school each day. This is reflected in the dropout rates being higher for girls than boys. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

 

Our Current Project

Justin Weimer Boys & Girls Dormitory Project

We are currently in the process of constructing a facility that will house 112 boys & girls upon completion.  This will be a way for us to keep some of our children we serve overnight as we currently do not have the resources.  We have already begun working with the local and national government and have begun the screening process so that we select those children who are most in need of housing.  Through the use of birth certificate records and other documents and agencies we can better identify those children.  We are fortunate to have the support and help of the social welfare offices as we work with them through this process.

Upon completion, the structure will be comprised of two parallel ranch style buildings that will house 56 girls per building.  Each building will have dormitory style housing for the children.  Four children per room.  We will have full time resident matrons as well for each building address the needs of the children, security measures, and other aspects pertinent to the long term sustainability of the building.






Mission

The Bwanali-Chipole Victory Foundation provides nutritious meals, shelter, education, and healthcare to Malawi children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the financial support of donors and by cooperating and collaborating with local authorities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and volunteers.

Vision

Our vision is dedicated to educating the whole person, mind and body. BCV, Inc. has been working to ensure that the Phalombe community has an environment where people can feel secure in knowing health-care, clean water, nutrition and food  are available now and for generations to come. BCV, Inc. will establish a community consisting of a youth center, orphanage, school university, training center, clinic, library, playing grounds, technology center and various shops.

help

How can you help?
1. Give, monthly support and one time gifts help BVC impact this community Give here.
2. Donate supplies. The list of supplies needed is here.
3. Volunteer. Join us in Malawi. Help with the Area 13.1 race. Be a part of the Gala. Become a BCV LOVE volunteer.

contact

Reach us in the US: 678.598.2305 or 404.310.9456

Reach us in Malawi: (011) +265 997 31 33 93 or (011) +265 888 34 60 27

Send us an email: [email protected]

Send a letter: Bwanali-Chipole Victory Inc., P.O. Box 352, Roswell, GA 30077

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