CARD Malawi

16/10/2026

From 3 to 38 bags of Maize: A farmers journey from food insecurity to resilience!

At 58, Patrick Adini from Mgumbala Village in Balaka District is living proof that climate-smart agriculture can transform lives.

Before joining CARD’s Enhancing Climate Resilience for Improved Income and Food Security Project funded by Canadian Foodgrains Bank through Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D), Patrick harvested just three bags of maize from his one-acre field due to frequent dry spells.

Through training in mulching, manure making and crop diversification, he adopted improved farming practices—and the results have been remarkable!

✅ 38 bags of maize harvested in the last growing season
✅ 5 bags of pigeon peas and 3 bags of cowpeas
✅ Over MWK 5 million generated from tomato farming
✅ A three-bedroom house built for his family
✅ Savings to help prepare for potential food shortages

With additional support in marketing and Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), Patrick is now better equipped to manage his income, find markets and plan for the future.

“We are now better prepared than before,” he says.

Through climate-smart agriculture, CARD is supporting farmers to strengthen food security, improve incomes and build resilience against climate-related challenges.

For more please click on this link: https://cardmalawi.org/stories/from-3-bags-to-38-on-one-acre-field-how-climate-smart-agriculture-is-transforming-patrick-adinis-life

15/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

CARD Malawi celebrates all mothers for their love, strength and dedication to nurturing families and building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.

Today, we honor the incredible role mothers play in shaping a better future for all.

22/09/2026

From vulnerability to resilience. From challenges to opportunity.

See how communities in Nsanje and Chikwawa are taking the lead in reducing disaster risks, strengthening resilience, improving food security and building sustainable livelihoods through agroecology and agricultural commercialization.

Watch the documentary. Hear their stories. See the change.

Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/i_OcS0n5cwM

With financial support from Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and DanChurchAid (DCA).

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22/09/2026

Wondering what CARD has been up to?

From strengthening communities to building resilience and creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods, there’s a lot happening at CARD!

Catch up on our latest stories, highlights and impact in our newly released newsletter.

Read the full newsletter here:

https://admin.cardmalawi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/CARD-NEWSLETTER-1st-EDITION-2026_-2.pdf

21/09/2026

At 69, Kellina Fundenji no longer carries buckets of water on her head to keep her crops alive.

For years, farming in dry Neno was a struggle. She harvested just one 20-litre bucket of food for an entire year, not enough to feed her family.

Today, everything is changing. With access to a solar-powered irrigation scheme, Kellina is growing beans, tomatoes and maize.

She is expecting a bigger harvest, more food for her family and income from the crops she sells.

“For me, freedom means having food for my household throughout the year.”

For Kellina, irrigation is more than water. It is food. It is dignity. It is hope. It is freedom.

The solar-powered irrigation schemes are being implemented under the Strengthening Community Resilience and Food Security in Disaster-Prone Areas of Malawi Project, funded by Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe.

Read her inspiring story and discover how irrigation is helping families in Neno build a more food-secure future:

https://cardmalawi.org/stories/for-kellina-fundenji-freedom-means-having-enough-food-all-year-round

16/09/2026

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12/09/2026

For farmers in Neno District, the rains no longer decide when they can farm.

In Mapangali and Magwanyani, more than 100 farmers are using solar-powered irrigation to produce food beyond the rainy season.

The schemes enable farmers to irrigate eight hectares of land, growing maize, tomatoes, onions and a variety of vegetables improving food security while creating opportunities to increase household incomes.

“We are happy with how things are turning out here. We hope these schemes will greatly benefit communities around Neno. As CARD, we are impressed,” said CARD Programs Manager Arthur Lichenya during a joint monitoring visit to the two schemes on Friday, 11 September 2026.

“Increased production is expected to create opportunities for farmers to sell surplus produce and generate income for their households. The schemes could also stimulate local trade as buyers from Neno and neighboring districts seek fresh agricultural produce.” Lonia Mwiyeriwa, Director of Economic Planning and Development for Neno District.

The sun is powering more than pumps, it is powering a more food secure, resilient and prosperous future.

The irrigation schemes are part of the Strengthening Community Resilience and Food Security in Disaster-Prone Areas of Malawi Project, funded by Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

For more please click on this link: https://cardmalawi.org/stories/from-sunlight-to-harvest-solar-irrigation-brings-new-hope-to-farmers-in-neno-district.

07/09/2026

Eager to hear what CARD’s Executive Director, Melton Luhanga, had to say during the 2026 National Agroecology Week?

Worry no more! Click on the link below to listen to his inspiring speech and hear his insights on agroecology and its role in building sustainable food systems.

https://youtu.be/cHxA2QDLDZY

03/09/2026

We are excited to be part of the 2026 Agroecology Week taking place at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, bringing together government, civil society, the private sector and farmers to share knowledge, learn and build stronger collaborations for sustainable food systems.

Yesterday, participants visited Clips Farming Enterprises, Mawa Farms and Anathu Farms, where they appreciated different agroecological interventions and gained valuable practical learning experiences.

CARD’s Executive Director, Melton Luhanga, also emphasized the importance of agroecology, stating that it means working with nature, protecting soils and biodiversity and building sustainable livelihoods.

“As CARD, we believe that caring for people and caring for the environment go hand in hand” Melton Luhanga said

The conference has also highlighted the importance of agroecology in transforming food systems, protecting soils and biodiversity, improving nutrition and building sustainable livelihoods. Inspiring stories from young people under SCOPE Malawi's School Health and Nutrition Programme demonstrated how agroecology can transform lives by equipping learners with skills to produce food while supporting their education.

The conference concludes tomorrow, 4 September, with a Sustainability Festival at Gateway Mall in Lilongwe.

Together with our partners, we continue to learn, collaborate and work towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems for Malawi.

To read more, please click the link:
https://cardmalawi.org/stories/2026-national-agroecology-conference-learning-collaboration-and-transforming-food-systems

27/08/2026

We are at the 22nd National Agriculture Fair!

We are excited to be part of the 22nd National Agriculture Fair, taking place at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre from now until Saturday, 29 August 2026.

The fair was officially opened today by the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development, Hon. Roza Fatch Mbilizi, under this year’s theme:
“Transforming Agriculture Through Innovation, Value Addition and Market Linkages.”

Visit our booth to learn more about our programs, discover the work we are doing and hear inspiring stories directly from the farmers we work with.

Come and connect with us—we look forward to welcoming you!