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A Letter from Madonna
From the moment I began my work on behalf of Malawi’s ONE MILLION orphans, people have asked, "Why did you choose Malawi?" I always answer “I didn’t. Malawi chose me.”
Malawi is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Unfortunately, it is also one of the poorest – suffering from famine, drought, extreme poverty, and deadly diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis. All of which could be treated with proper health care and education, if it were available.
Through the Raising Malawi: Orphan Care Initiative, Michael Berg and I have committed to doing all that we can to help this small country in desperate need.
We have met with world experts in healthcare, economics, education, and international development – leaders like Dr. Jeffrey Sachs and Dr. Paul Farmer, who have given a voice to the most underprivileged sectors of society.
Together we are working to raise the quality of life for a generation of orphaned and vulnerable children.
Now I’m asking you to join us.
With one of the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the world and one of the lowest rankings in the Human Poverty Index, Malawi and her children are at the heart of the humanitarian crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
The challenges facing these children are unimaginable. Everyday in Malawi, hundreds of children die from preventable illness, thousands are affected by abuse and neglect, and millions face a lonely struggle for survival without parents, or adult supervision.
At Raising Malawi, we believe in turning these challenges into stepping stones.
Malawi is country with incredible promise. Malawians possess resiliency and great spirit. If we give them a chance to achieve lasting sustainability through smart solutions and the proper support we will, in fact, raise Malawi.
No matter who you are or where you are, you can join this cause and get involved. Volunteers of all ages and from every corner of the world are needed. Donations, no matter how large or small, can make a big difference: from buying a bed net to helping build a school or a clinic. Every little bit helps.
I urge you to please support Raising Malawi and remember: by committing a little bit of your time, talent, or treasures to these extraordinary children, you will help to save a life.

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I AM BECAUSE WE ARE, a documentary film produced by Madonna, takes a look into the lives of Malawi’s 1 million plus orphans in the wake of the AIDS pandemic.

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Purchasing a copy of "The English Roses" is an easy way to make a donation to Raising Malawi.

My Blog

Raising Malawi Brings Clean Water to Isolated Villages in Malawi

J. Stephen Brantley 5/28/2008 10:34 AM    Getting clean water to the people of Malawi has long posed a difficult problem. The heavy burden of transporting clean water over rough...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:12:00 PST

Raising Malawi-Consol Homes Wins International Red Ribbon Award

Rachel Strickland 5/20/2008 11:04 PM Today I received news from our friend and partner Alfred Chapomba that Consol Homes is one of the recipients of the 2008 International Red Ribbon Awards! Alfre...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:09:00 PST

I Heart Malawi - Madonna’s Globe Goes for 24k

Of course, we at Raising Malawi know very well that we all have the world in our hands. Now there is one generous Raising Malawi supporter who can boast about owning the globe! Along with the...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:09:00 PST

I Am Because We Are at TriBeCa Film Fest!

Along with director Nathan Rissman and Raising Malawi Executive Director Philippe van den Bossche, writer/producer Madonna has assembled a roster of front-line fighters in a movie that is nothing less...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:06:00 PST

Is There a Doctor in the House?

In 2007, Dr. Murray Treiser, a retired plastic surgeon from New Jersey, self-funded a medical mission to Malawi to treat children and adults suffering from deadly disease and infection.TO READ THE FUL...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:03:00 PST

Welcome!

Welcome to Blogging Malawi, the official online source for up-to-the-minute news and exclusives. There are big things happening at Raising Malawi, and this space will be regularly updated with all the...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 PST

Tribeca Film Festival

We are pleased to announce that I AM BECAUSE WE ARE has been accepted into the Tribeca Film Festival and will debut on April 24th.Tickets go on sale to AMEX cardholders on April 12th, and to the gener...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:54:00 PST

Own Madonnas Globe

Now you can have the whole world in your hands! Vanityfair.com, on behalf of Madonna’s designated charity, Raising Malawi, has arranged to auction off the autographed globe from the singer&rsqu...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:07:00 PST

Gucci And Madonna Host A Night To Benefit Raising Malawi And UNICEF

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - November 15th 2007: Madonna and Gucci will host an exclusive fundraising event on February 6, 2008 to celebrate the opening of Gucci's largest store in the world, the New York 5th...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:26:00 PST

Join Raising Malawi on YouTube!

Please join us on the official Raising Malawi YouTube Channel, where you can witness the progress of our projects on the ground in Malawi, Africa. Check out the videos to get an in-depth, personal loo...
Posted by Raising Malawi on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:08:00 PST