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KWETU FOUNDATION
— · EIN · kwetufoundation.org
profile · synthesized from sources

Kwetu Foundation is a Malawi-based nonprofit established in 2004 to support women and children disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS. The organization works to empower vulnerable populations through programs in health, education, economic empowerment, and gender-based violence prevention. It operates primarily in Blantyre, Malawi, with a focus on community participation, rights advocacy, and sustainable development aligned with national and global goals.

named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Education for All
Advocates for affordable and quality education as a fundamental right for all children, especially girls.
Ending Violence against Women and Girls
Focuses on preventing gender-based violence as a core component of women’s empowerment.
Fresh Water
Works to improve access to clean water as a foundation for health and sustainable development.
Goodies For A Smile
Distributes toys, clothes, and other items to bring joy and support to vulnerable individuals.
HIV and AIDS
Implements youth-friendly HIV prevention campaigns, HIV testing, ART referrals, and support for young people living with HIV.
Health Governance
Promotes community-based accountability mechanisms to improve access to quality health services for women and girls.
Healthy Food For All
Provides food assistance to families lacking the means to feed themselves.
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Addresses power imbalances and access to quality services, enabling women and girls to make informed choices about their sexual health.
Women’s Economic Empowerment
Supports entrepreneurship and market access for women to advance gender equality and economic resilience.
Women’s Leadership and Participation
Builds capacity for women to engage in decision-making processes that affect their lives.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Maternal and Child Health Support 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Women's Health Services
      Facilitates community-based accountability mechanisms to improve access to quality women's health services.
    • Broader Health, Gender, and Development Initiatives
      Addresses broader health, gender, and development issues affecting vulnerable women, girls, and boys in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Women's Human Rights Advocacy & Protection 1 activity
    • Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls
      Addresses violence against women and girls as a core component of its women’s empowerment programming.
  • Access to Quality Education Advocacy and Support 1 activity
    • Education Advocacy
      Advocates for affordable and quality education as a fundamental human right.
  • HIV/TB Prevention and Care Services 1 activity
    • HIV and AIDS Programs
      Implements HIV and AIDS programs that include youth-friendly prevention campaigns, HIV testing, ART referrals, and support for young people living with HIV in Malawi.
  • Women's Financial Inclusion Initiatives 1 activity
    • Women's Economic Empowerment
      Promotes entrepreneurship and market access as part of initiatives to empower women economically.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • HHI Partner — Located opposite HHI in Blantyre, Malawi, indicating a geographic and potentially operational partnership.
  • HHI Partner — Located opposite HHI in Blantyre, Malawi, indicating a geographic and potentially operational relationship.
  • HHI Partner — Located opposite HHI in Blantyre, Malawi, indicating a potential operational or geographic partnership.
  • local communities Partner — Partners with local communities to create lasting solutions that empower individuals and families.