By Jones Gadama
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has received a significant boost of K4.5 million from the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) ahead of the Annual Press Freedom Day celebrations in Mzuzu.
The donation was made in Lilongwe, where AFIDEP’s Chief of Operations, Wicklife Kinda, emphasized the crucial role media professionals play in fostering democracy and advancing the health sector.
Kinda said the donation will support journalists’ awards recognizing stories that advocate for resource mobilization in the health sector.
MISA Malawi Executive Member, Nathan Majawa, hailed AFIDEP for the support and pledged continued collaboration to enhance health sector development in the country.
Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3, underscores the importance of a free and independent media in promoting democracy, accountability, and good governance.
This year’s celebrations will recognize the critical role journalists play in advocating for resource mobilization in the health sector.
The partnership between MISA Malawi and AFIDEP demonstrates the importance of collaboration and partnerships in promoting media freedom and health sector development.
By working together, organizations can leverage their resources and expertise to achieve common goals and promote positive change.
MISA Malawi will hold journalism awards to recognize outstanding stories that advocate for resource mobilization in the health sector.
The awards will honor journalists who have produced high-quality stories that highlight the importance of resource mobilization in improving health outcomes.
The K4.5 million donation is a significant boost to MISA Malawi’s efforts to promote media freedom and health sector development.
The organization’s work in promoting investigative journalism and supporting journalists in producing high-quality stories is essential in promoting transparency and accountability in the health sector.
The donation from AFIDEP to MISA Malawi is a testament to the importance of collaboration and partnerships in promoting media freedom and health sector development.
As Malawi celebrates Press Freedom Day, it is essential to recognize the critical role journalists play in promoting democracy, accountability, and good governance.
