In 2009, out of a population of 14.2 million, about 14% (1,988,000) are infected with AIDS/HIV. 45% of the population is under 15 years old. In the 15-19 age group, young women with HIV outnumber young men by 10 times. AIDS has created 400,000 orphans. Patients suffering from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses occupy 70% of the nation's hospital beds. Up to half of all teachers and nurses are expected to die of AIDS in the next 5-7 years. It has been estimated that 10% of time in Malawi is spent attending funerals. Life expectancy for males is 37 years old. Carpenters are one of the only groups to have gained from the epidemic - they have discovered it is more profitable to make coffins than furniture. INFANT MORTALITY - about 9 /100 live births.  

Local Missions Supported

Interfaith Christian Ministries

Anchor Baptist Church Food Bank

Blue Ridge Prison Ministry