You could organise a dress down day or a wine tasting event and charge a small fee to participants. Don't forget matched funding - as part of their CSR responsibilities, companies will often match individual or group fundraising efforts.
There are various activities that you can do to raise money. Whether it's a barbeque or a quiz night, invite friends and charge a small fee for African Steps.
African Steps has teamed up with justgiving.com so that all our runners, cyclists and other events participants can raise money quickly and easily online with their own personalised webpage. Friends and family will be able to donate online with a credit or debit card.
Set up your page today at http://www.justgiving.com/africansteps
Alternatively, download the African Steps sponsorship form (PDF)
Malawi is the 7th poorest country in the world.
Some statistics place the life expectancy in Malawi as low as 36 years
Recent figures from the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey show that 1,120 mothers and 4,200 babies die for every 100,000 live births
There is only 1 doctor to every 50,000 people. In England, there is 1 doctor per 263 people.