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EMERGENCY

U-Report Malawi: proving decisive in emergency response

June 12, 2019

For a country that is chronically hit by dry spells and food scarcity, the sight of rainfall brings immense joy. Rain is a sign of abundance and food security. Too much rainfall, on the other hand, is a recipe for concern. ..

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EMERGENCY

52% of U-Reporters affected by floods say food is their most urgent need

April 8, 2019

In early March, heavy rain and flooding swept through parts of Southern Malawi, destroying crops, houses and displacing 86,980 people.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Meet Francis Nthonga, U-Report Ambassador

March 12, 2019

Francis sees U-Report as an opportunity for the youths in Malawi to connect with the global community of young people and speak out on issues that matter to them

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Meet Amir Saidi, U-Report Ambassador

Feb. 19, 2019

Amir sees U-Report as a tool that ensures that young people's voices are included when it comes to policymaking.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

61% of U-Reporters say biggest problem for people with albinism is attacks due to traditional beliefs

Feb. 19, 2019

Cases of attacks on people with albinism have been on the rise. Over 33,000 U-Reporters had a say on what they think is the main reason why people with albinism are attacked.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

UNICEF, TNM launch Internet of Good Things

Feb. 19, 2019

Internet of Good Things (IoGT) aims to bring good to peoples' lives by helping communities access web-based educational and lifesaving information free of charge.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Meet Lerato Van Geldere, U-Report Ambassador

Feb. 7, 2019

Lerato wants young people to embrace U-Report and have a voice so they can speak on various issues that matter to them.

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

UNICEF and TNM sign partnership to advance children’s rights in Malawi through new technology

April 11, 2018

TNM is happy to partner with UNICEF on this project which aims at enriching and changing the lives of Malawian youth. The youth are the future of this country and that is why TNM being a truly Malawian company is ..

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

My name is Francis and I am a U-Reporter!

April 6, 2018

My experience at the launch of U-Report at Malawi College of Health Sciences was an awesome experience that brought back lost hope to me and other young people who dream for the betterment of this country. I believe that U-Report ..

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

My name is Lilian and I am a U-Reporter!

April 6, 2018

I understand U-Report will enable young people to report on issues affecting them using a free mobile-based tool. I also heard that it will be addressing issues that young people care about through regular text messages. I will be sending ..

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

My name is Tarsizious and I am a U-Reporter!

April 6, 2018

I believe that U-Report Malawi will prove to be beneficial to our communities, as many young people will be able to speak about what’s going on around them freely without anything to worry about. Confidentiality is guaranteed to ensure that ..

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

U-Report: Giving young people in Malawi a voice!

April 6, 2018

Have you ever felt left out of decisions that will greatly affect you? Or wished you were consulted about something but not asked? That’s the state of affairs for many young people in countries like Malawi. What if there was ..

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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT

Texting for Better Policies using U-Report

Nov. 7, 2017

To many David Beckham‘s meeting with the UN Secretary-General was just another celebrity moment to mark the universal adoption of the Global Goals — the seventeen objectives the world has just agreed to advance human progress between now and 2030 ..

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