The Chifundo Epilepsy Awareness Foundation is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) that was established on November 10, 2019, by Chifundo Petro. Chifundo, who is a holder bachelor’s degree in special needs education from the Catholic University of Malawi, was inspired to start the foundation after witnessing the significant challenges faced by people with epilepsy. He saw firsthand the stigma, discrimination, and lack of proper medical care and support for individuals with epilepsy in his community and beyond. This motivated him to advocate for awareness, proper care, and medication to improve the lives of those affected by epilepsy
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The mission of the Chifundo Epilepsy Awareness Foundation is to empower individuals with epilepsy by providing services aimed at reintegrating them into the community as independent and productive citizens. The foundation strives to end the stigma and discrimination associated with epilepsy and ensure that those affected receive respect, dignity, medical care, education, and employment opportunities. The foundation operates primarily in Goma Village of Traditional Authority Ngabu, Chikwawa District, but its services extend across Malawi
Reaching 10,000 People with Education and Awareness:
Since its founding, the Chifundo Epilepsy Awareness Foundation has successfully reached over 10,000 people in Malawi through various educational forums, seminars, and local public media efforts. This has significantly raised awareness and provided crucial information about epilepsy to the community
Establishment of the Epilepsy Centre
The foundation has established an epilepsy center dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and providing learning support programs for children with epilepsy. This center offers a crucial resource for individuals in need of medical and educational support
Free Epilepsy Outreach Clinics
The organization runs 11 free epilepsy outreach clinics in rural areas, reaching previously unreached communities. These clinics have provided essential medical care and support to many individuals who would otherwise not have access to such services.
Support for 600 Patients
The foundation has helped 600 patients become seizure-free, including 200 children who are now able to attend school. These individuals receive free anti-epileptic drugs monthly, allowing them to lead more stable and productive lives
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