CONTACT & FAQs
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EMAIL: INFO@MAHECAS.ORG
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Thank you for visiting our website. For all enquiries please email: info@mahecas.org. You can also contact us by using the details on the left of this page, or browse our frequently asked questions below to check if your enquiry has been covered.
WHAT IS MALAWI HEALTHCARE SUPPORT UK (MAHECAS UK)?
MAHECAS UK is a charity organisation whose aim is to relieve sickness and preserve good health among patients in hospitals, health clinics, surgeries and other places where primary health care is dispensed in Malawi by the provision of medical and other equipment.
HOW DID MAHECAS UK START?
MAHECAS UK was started in 1995 by a group of Malawians living in the UK.
WHERE DOES MAHECAS OPERATE?
Our sole purpose is to raise money to assist hospitals and medical services in Malawi. MAHECAS UK is governed by a constitution that is regularly amended and adopted at the AGM. Every member or member organisation has full participatory rights and voting rights and shall have one vote.
IS MAHECAS UK A CHARITY ORGANISATION?
MAHECAS UK was registered as a UK based association in 1996.
HOW DOES MAHECAS UK PROVIDE SUPPORT?
MAHECAS works directly with health officers, nurses and doctors in Malawi in identifying needed equipment or services for their hospitals or Health Centres. MAHECAS UK works directly with the people on the ground to ensure maximum impact of the assistance provided.
HOW DOES MAHECAS UK RAISE ITS FUNDS
We raise funds predominantly through events such as Annual Dinner Dance, International Food Testing, Monthly standing orders, Donations and big walks.
HOW CAN I SUPPORT MAHECAS UK'S WORK?
There are many ways you can help MAHECAS UK, and in doing so, you will be helping improve health services in Malawi.
- Make regular donations
- Become a member of MAHECAS UK
- Attend MAHECAS fund-raising events
- Help organise fund-raising events
- Involve your friends, work, local church, school, college, club, pub, etc
- Introduce your friends and family to MAHECAS UK
- Be a Fund raising co-ordinator (if the area does not have one)
To find out more information, please visit our Fundraising page.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER OF MAHECAS UK?
To join us as a member or volunteer, please click here to visit our Become A Member page and register your interest. One of our friendly support team members will contact you to discuss how you can assist our work.
HOW CAN I DONATE TO YOUR CAUSES?
To find out more information about how to donate, please click here to visit our Donation page. To see how your donations help our work, please click here to visit our Projects page.