Ngwenya TB Club is one of the oldest and most active clubs under Paradiso TB Patients Trust. It was started over 20 years ago, back when Paradiso was a 

home-based care organization. Over the years, the club has grown into a strong and independent club, thanks to its focus on income-generating activities (IGAs).

This year, Ngwenya TB Club achieved an incredible milestone by earning over MK 800,000 through its IGAs. The club used part of this money to run its programs and support TB patients in their community and nearby areas. One of the club’s biggest successes this year was holding over ten focus group discussions. These meetings brought together different people, including traditional leaders, to discuss TB awareness and how to involve the community. These discussions helped reduce stigma and encouraged teamwork in the fight against TB. 

The club also held an outreach event that reached over 100 people with information about TB. This was a big achievement because such events usually need a lot of money. That the club funded it on its own shows how strong and sustainable their efforts are. Looking to the future, the club plans to use its remaining money for farming activities. They have already found a piece of land and planted maize. Once harvested, they will sell the maize to make more money and continue supporting their programs. Ngwenya TB Club’s success is a great example for other TB clubs under Paradiso. It shows that hard work and taking IGAs seriously can make a big difference. Their story also shows how important it is for clubs to manage and grow their own funds, which is one of the main goals of Paradiso TB Patients Trust.