Grand Opening in Malawi!

 

Grand opening of the Sinkhani Community Center in Malawi!

Sinkhani Community Center - Kazomba under five clinic, women and youth advocacy

After several delays due to the pandemic, the long-awaited day arrived for the Sinkhani community health worker volunteers to officially celebrate the opening of the Sinkhani Community Center in Kazomba, Malawi. You may have followed this journey with us, from the donation of land from the village chiefs, to the ground breaking of a community center for the purpose of health education, weighing and monitoring infants and children, basic health care, and group gatherings, such as support groups for orphans and vulnerable children. You may have even donated to HealthEd Connect to help with the project! We're so happy to share with you this news! And so happy for the Sinkhani and the community to celebrate this occasion and the many opportunities that the center will provide for the community! 

The opening ceremony included welcoming speeches by members of the Sinkhani board of directors, the village chiefs who donated the land, district health officials, and singing (of course!) by the Sinkhani volunteers and women from the community all welcoming this development. The district health official, as guest of honor, cut the ribbon opening the doors of the center for all! 

Stay tuned next week for an update on how the center was used immediately following this ceremony to host health worker training for new and veteran Sinkhani volunteers!