Washington DC Government Video Production: "Emily’s Story," Millennium Challenge Corporation Malawi
Channel: Dorst MediaWorks
Date: 2019-04-18

This is the story of Emily's new business, beekeeping, and her improved quality of life. It's also the story of how the Millennium Challenge Corporation helped Malawian women in river communities develop new economic opportunities that also protect the rivers that power 90% of the country's electricity.

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Text: Over 90% of electricity in Malawi is generated by hydropower from the nation’s rivers.

Text However, overcutting of trees for firewood and unsustainable farming have led to soil erosion, threatening hydropower generation.

Text: MCC helped river communities develop new economic opportunities that also protect the rivers that power Malawi’s electricity. 

Emily Hussein, Beekeeper: I used to burn charcoal because it was the only source of income. But I quit because know I have other means. 

Emily Hussein, Beekeeper: I learned that cutting down trees destroys the environment. When there are no trees, rainwater sweeps all the trash into the river and this causes power outages.

Emily Hussein, Beekeeper: Last year, I learned beekeeping. Customers come to buy honey right here at my house. With my profits, I paid my children’s school fees. I also bought fertilizer to ensure that we have a good harvest. 

Emily Hussein, Beekeeper: I am very happy because my life has changed very much.

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