Long Ridge Farms is proud to support the work of Access Health Africa.
The Battle at Bear Wallow was established in 2012 as an annual fundraiser to support Access Health Africa, a non-profit organization that provides quality, integrated health services and education to communities in Malawi, Africa.
Access Health Africa is the new face of World Camp, founded 15 years ago at UNC-Chapel Hill by a group of undergraduate students. In fact, their world headquarters was once located at Long Ridge Farms!
Today, Access Health Africa has become a leader in providing health education, HIV/AIDS youth support services, and advanced healthcare in Malawi, Africa.
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Why health? |
One of the biggest challenges facing Malawi is a lack of trained healthcare workers, councilors, and physicians. Estimates count 171,000 children aged 0-14 living with HIV in Malawi. Among the Nation's population of almost 16 million, over 45% are under the age of fourteen, with more than 825,000 orphans - half of which lost one or both parents to the AIDS epidemic. Malawi has just one doctor per 50,000 people - one of the lowest levels in the world. The shortage of medical staff in Malawi is largely due to access to education and aggravated by HIV/AIDS.
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What does AHA do? |
Access Health Africa invests the money they raise in health services and education that bridge the gap between existing community efforts and needs in the Central Region of Malawi. Their talented team works closely with local leaders who are inspired to tackle the toughest challenges in their communities. The core of their work is local innovation. They are passionate about collaborating with local partners who are inspired to lead local change.
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