Stop TB Partnership

Sustainable programs

Mwanza AIDS Support Organization, Malawi

Final Report

The Mwanza AIDS Support Organization (MWASO) in Malawi engages in sustainable projects that continue to run well after grant funds have been used. For example, TB patient clubs founded by MWASO sustain their activities by planting small gardens and selling the produce for a profit. TB clubs then use these profits for volunteer transportation, nutritional support, and re-investment in the gardens. This sustainable approach results in lasting change for TB patients.

Photos of Mwanza grant activities [.pdf]
TB awareness article from Malawi [.pdf]

Malosa Community-Based Organization, Malawi

Final Report

The Malosa Community-Based Organization (MACOBO) in Malawi builds and strengthens the capacity of local volunteers and health facility staff in order to integrate TB and HIV, prevention, care and support. Using a bottom-up approach, MACOBO has helped the community better understand the importance of early case detection of TB and subsequent TB treatment by quickly screening TB suspects and any person with symptoms suggestive of TB. Thus, the community has become more aware and responsive to the presence of life-saving TB/HIV services that are within their reach. MACOBO has also worked to combat stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS and TB thereby ensuring a holistic and sustainable impact on the communities MACOBO serves.