Community projects
Our Work

Projects & Case Studies

Real stories of impact from our work across Malawi. See how our programs are transforming communities.

Featured Projects

Creating Lasting Change

Each project represents our commitment to evidence-based, community-centered health communication.

HPV Awareness & Cervical Cancer Prevention
Health Campaign

HPV Awareness & Cervical Cancer Prevention

Lilongwe, Dowa, Ntchisi2024 — Ongoing5,000+ beneficiaries

A comprehensive campaign to raise awareness about HPV vaccination and cervical cancer prevention across rural Malawi. The project reached thousands of women and girls through community health talks, school visits, and radio broadcasts.

Key Outcomes

  • Increased HPV vaccination uptake by 40% in target communities
  • Trained 50 community health workers on cervical cancer screening
  • Reached 15 schools with HPV education programs
Mental Health in Schools Program
Youth Program

Mental Health in Schools Program

Lilongwe District2023 — Ongoing3,200+ beneficiaries

Partnering with secondary schools across Lilongwe to integrate mental health education into the curriculum. The program trains teachers and counselors to identify and support students experiencing mental health challenges.

Key Outcomes

  • Trained 120 teachers in mental health first aid
  • Established peer support groups in 25 schools
  • Reduced stigma around mental health by 60% in surveyed schools
Community HIV Testing & Awareness
Community Outreach

Community HIV Testing & Awareness

Rural Malawi (Multiple Districts)2023 — 20248,000+ beneficiaries

Community-driven HIV testing and awareness programs in underserved areas, combining traditional leadership engagement with modern health communication strategies to reach hard-to-reach populations.

Key Outcomes

  • Facilitated HIV testing for over 8,000 community members
  • Linked 95% of positive cases to treatment and care
  • Engaged 30 traditional leaders as health champions
Voices from the Field

Community Stories

Hear directly from the people our programs have touched.

"Before LHI came to our village, many mothers did not understand PMTCT. Now, we know how to protect our babies. This knowledge has saved lives."

Community Health Worker

Dowa District

"The mental health program changed my life. I learned that it is okay to talk about my feelings and seek help. I am now a peer counselor helping others."

Student Ambassador

Lilongwe Secondary School

"LHI's approach is different — they listen to us first, then work with us. They do not just come and tell us what to do. They walk with us."

Village Chief

Ntchisi District

Community engagement

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