Our Aim Foundation has donated various medical supplies worth millions to Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO).
Speaking after the donation, Our Aim Foundation board advisor Imtiazbeg Mirza said by providing the medical supplies, they hope to play a small, but meaningful role in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of Malawi and supporting the dedicated healthcare professionals who work timelessly to serve their communities.
He said the donation was made possible with support from their partner organisations Bread and Water for Africa and MAP International.
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“Malawi, like many other nations, has its share of challenges. But it also possesses a wealth of resilience, spirit and determination that continues to inspire us.
“These medicines we are donating today are not just physical supplies, they are symbols of hope, compassion and solidarity. They represent our commitment to standing by Malawi’s side as it strives to build a healthier and more prosperous future for its citizens.
“As we move forward, let us continue to work together, hand in hand, to create a lasting change and uplift communities in need. Let us remember that the spirit of giving knows no boundaries, and our actions today will shape the course of tomorrow,” he said
In her remarks, Lilongwe District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr Thokozani Liwewe hailed the foundation for the timely assistance.
“Amongst the donation, we have received gloves and antibiotics which are very useful for our patients. This donation is very important because sometimes, our stocks are not as much as we wanted that’s when we turn to well wisher for restocking.
“It is our wish to see more stakeholders coming in with such donations be it drugs or medical equipment,” she said
Our AIM Foundation is a USA-based organization founded by Nisha Mandani 15 years ago with multiple branches in Africa and South Asian countries. It is a donor-run organization which directs close to 100 percent of its donations to its beneficiaries.
The foundation improving the quality of life of underprivileged communities through absolute FREE services in Education, Health, Water & Sanitation, Women & Youth Empowerment, Hunger Prevention by covering over eight Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations.
To date, the services have benefitted over 5,000,000+ individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is a recipient of multiple prestigious global awards from the President of the United States, the White House, Global Water Award from the International Water Association and many more.
Our AIM Foundaton’s work is appreciated across 7 countries including here in Malawi as it is actively complementing government and international organization’s policies and lighting the work of public services.
One of its best practices human-centered design example community center is operating in the remotest village Tongozala, Mchinji district.
The center houses free complimentary programs in education such as early childhood development & primary school, daily clinic, outreach clinics to remotest places, specialty clinic, women & youth vocational trainings, water & sanitation, and hunger prevention. All these services are provided absolutely free to villagers. In 2022 this project was awarded as the “Most Empowering Remote Community Support Organization – East Africa”.
It is serving over 126 villages of Mchinji daily through its holistic community center but reaching other districts of Malawi through different programs by creating employment opportunities and economic growth.
