Malawi

Basic healthcare services are provided through the education centres. Health awareness campaigns on TB, HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 are delivered through schools, clubs and radio, reaching thousands of people. Youth peer educators help improve knowledge, encourage healthier communities and reduce stigma around important health issues.

Free education is provided through 3 centres in different regions of Malawi, with breakfast also provided to children and surrounding communities. The programmes aim to expand access to education while supporting children's health and development.

The impact of this support can be seen in improved educational outcomes, with Mwandama Primary School achieving a 100% pass rate. Partnerships with the Malawi Ministries of Education and Health, USAID, NDI, the Wildlife Society of Malawi and local councils further strengthen education, health, youth empowerment and environmental initiatives.

Schoolchildren in Zomba, Dowa and Nkhatabay receive fortified porridge at school, helping provide nourishment while supporting school attendance and learning. Vulnerable children also receive weekend meals.

Nutrition campaigns and food fortification training help communities strengthen their understanding of nutrition while building resilience and preparedness for difficult circumstances.

WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) programmes bring safe water access to schools and villages, hygiene training for students and communities, and menstrual health education for girls. Community support efforts also bring food, clothing and dignity packs to the elderly, and rapid relief for disaster-affected households.

Environmental initiatives focus on climate resilience and community participation. More than 10,000 trees have been planted in schools and villages, supported by youth volunteers through clean-up drives and climate clubs. These activities encourage young people to take an active role in caring for their environment while helping communities build resilience to climate change.