Economic empowerment for persons with epilepsy

Summary

Persons with epilepsy face financial challenges in most cases, they struggle to get medicine due to financial challenges, though the government of Malawi provides free anti-seizures medication for individuals with epilepsy, supply of the medication in government hospitals and health facilities is intermittent forcing persons with epilepsy, their parents and carers to buy the medication from private hospitals and drug stores while a certain number of people in the population do not buy the medica

$3,450
total goal

$3,449
remaining

2
donors

0
monthly donors

1
year

Challenge

Limited access to employment opportunities and other basic services for individuals with epilepsy Persons with epilepsy face financial challenges in most cases, they struggle to get medicine due to financial challenges, though the government of Malawi provides free anti-seizures medication for individuals with epilepsy, supply of the medication in government hospitals and health facilities is intermittent forcing persons with epilepsy, their parents and carers to buy the medication from private

Solution

After the implementation of the project, we anticipate that individuals with epilepsy will be financially able to purchase their anti-seizure medication, particularly during shortages at government hospitals. Additionally, they will have the means to afford their food. Moreover, the project will enable individuals with epilepsy to explore other business opportunities, such as soap making and selling vegetables, with the goal of empowering them financially.

Long-Term Impact

-The project will educate 70 persons with epilepsy including their parents and careers with the aim of equiping them with skills to sustain them financially. -