MAGUFINA, Transforming Lives Through Health and Economic Empowerment
Join us in transforming lives! Your support enables refugee families to access critical healthcare and sustainable livelihoods.
Improving and integrating T1D diabetes and non-communicable disease care for forcibly displaced individuals.
Let’s Be Transformed (MAGUFINA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering refugee communities in Dzaleka Camp, Malawi, by providing life-saving healthcare, economic empowerment, and education. We specialize in addressing the unique challenges faced by refugees living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and other non-communicable diseases. Through partnerships with the Malawi Ministry of Health, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), World Diabetes Foundation (WDF), NCD alliance and other local and international agencies. We deliver free, high-quality medical care while integrating vocational training programs that equip caregivers with sustainable income opportunities. Our holistic approach bridges healthcare and economic resilience, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive the care and support they need to manage chronic illnesses effectively. By fostering self-reliance and long-term solutions, MAGUFINA transforms lives and strengthens communities, creating a sustainable impact beyond emergency aid.
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Our Programs: Empowering Health & Livelihoods
MAGUFINA provides life-saving healthcare, economic empowerment, and education programs to support refugee communities in Dzaleka Camp. Our integrated approach ensures sustainable solutions for managing chronic diseases, improving livelihoods, and fostering resilience
Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Care Program
We provide free, specialized healthcare for refugees with Type 1 Diabetes and other NCDs. Through four health centers, we deliver insulin, medical consultations, and patient education while training healthcare providers to improve service quality.
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Caregiver Economic Empowerment Program
This initiative equips caregivers of T1D patients with vocational training in mobile phone repair, small business skills, and access to microfinance opportunities, enabling them to generate sustainable income while ensuring better care for their families.
Healthcare Provider Training & Development
We enhance the capacity of healthcare providers through specialized T1D management training, focusing on clinical skills, emergency response, and patient-centered care to improve long-term health outcomes for refugees with chronic conditions.
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Food Security & Nutrition Support
To combat severe food insecurity among refugee families, we provide nutrition education, food assistance, and meal planning support for T1D patients, ensuring access to healthier diets for better disease management and overall well-being.
Emergency Relief & Crisis Response
MAGUFINA offers urgent medical assistance, food relief, and psychological support to refugees facing humanitarian crises, ensuring rapid response during displacements, natural disasters, or health emergencies.
Women & Girls Empowerment Program
We provide gender-based violence (GBV) awareness, skills training, and advocacy to empower refugee women and girls, ensuring economic independence and improved health outcomes within the community.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Program
Recognizing the impact of trauma and displacement, we offer counseling, peer support groups, and mental health awareness to help refugees cope with stress, anxiety, and emotional distress, promoting psychological well-being.
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Program
We promote clean water access, hygiene education, and sanitation initiatives to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases and improve overall public health in Dzaleka Camp, ensuring refugees live in a healthier and safer environment.