Community Impact

22/04/2026

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On 19 December 2024, in we tested a simple but powerful idea: can compost manure significantly accelerate tree growth?

We established two plots using the same pine species under identical rain-fed conditions: Plot A: Soil + 5Kgs of compost manure.
Plot B: Soil only

After a period of 1 year and 4 months, we observed a growth height of 1.4m on plot A (Soil + Compost) compared to 68cm on plot B ( Soil only). The results represent 128.6% growth rate on Plot A compared to plot B.

This is more than a result—it’s a replicable solution for climate-smart reforestation.

🌿 At Community Impact, we are committed to restoring the environment faster, smarter, and together.

Let’s partner for impact. Reach out and be part of a solution that works.

27/03/2026

When the rains come in Ndirande, they don’t just bring relief, they expose a painful reality. Blocked drainage systems filled with waste turn our streets into streams of dirty water. Families are left vulnerable, and the rise in waterborne diseases becomes almost inevitable.

This is not just a seasonal problem, it’s a community challenge that demands action from all of us.

At Community Impact, we believe change starts with simple, practical steps. Proper waste management is not optional it is life-saving. By reducing littering, clearing drainage paths, and embracing sustainable practices like composting, we can turn waste into a resource and protect our environment.
Let’s take responsibility. Let’s protect our health. Let’s keep Ndirande clean not just during the rains, but every single day.

Let's join hands and keep our streets clean and safe.

12/01/2026

🌱 Turning Waste into Opportunity in Blantyre

In Ndirande, Blantyre, waste has long been one of the most visible challenges facing high-density communities. Piles of organic waste from households and markets often end up in open dumping sites, blocking drainage systems, attracting disease vectors, and degrading the local environment.

In 2025, Coimpac (Community Impact) continued working with communities to change this story.
From January to December 2025 partnered with women, and local youth groups across local markets, Makata Ward, Gamulani Ward, and Matope to strengthen organic waste collection and composting systems. Through coordinated community participation, large volumes of waste were redirected away from open dumping and into productive use.

Over the course of the year, 339 metric tons of organic waste were collected and processed into compost. This waste, which would otherwise have polluted communities and waterways, is now contributing to soil restoration and more sustainable food production. This achievement represents a major step toward building a local circular economy, where waste becomes a valuable input rather than an environmental burden.

👩🏽‍🌾👨🏽‍🔧Environmental action also became a pathway to livelihoods. Through waste collection, compost processing, logistics, and community outreach, Coimpac supported the creation of 41 direct and indirect jobs. 18 women gained income opportunities and skills. 23 youth were engaged in green employment.
These roles not only generated income, but also strengthened local ownership of environmental solutions and opened pathways into the green economy.

What makes Coimpac’s model effective is its community-first approach. By working directly in neighbourhoods and markets, the initiative improved waste separation, increased participation, and built local accountability for cleaner surroundings.
The results from 2025 demonstrate that community-based enterprises can deliver measurable environmental and social impact when given the tools and partnerships they need.

🤝 As Coimpac looks to the future, the focus is on scaling up operations, expanding to new communities, and increasing compost production. This next phase presents meaningful opportunities for donors and corporate partners to support climate action, green job creation, and inclusive local development.
With the right partnerships, Coimpac aims to deepen its contribution to cleaner cities, healthier soils, and more resilient livelihoods across Blantyre and beyond.

20/12/2025

“By recycling organic waste, we are protecting the environment, reducing waterborne diseases and earning a living at the same time.”

In Ndirande Township, Blantyre, thin plastic bags choke drainage channels, cling to bare patches of land and drift along rivers after every rainfall. What many residents have long considered an eyesore is now being linked to a much deeper crisis—one that threatens lives, health and the environment...

20/11/2025

Did you know?
Ndirande produces tons of waste every day, yet most of it goes unrecorded and unrecycled.
Community Impact is collecting waste data from market and household to track and guide better recycling practices.

When we know how much we throw, we can change how we live ♻️

14/10/2025

When we reduce waste, we save food, protect the environment, and strengthen Malawi’s food security

At our Waste Treatment Center, we witness how much food especially potatoes, tomatoes, and vegetables is lost before it reaches the table. These losses often happen silently, during harvesting, transport, and storage.

♻️ While recycling and composting help recover value from waste, they are the last options. The real solution begins with reducing waste from the start — at farms, homes, and markets.

Together, we can make a difference:

Store crops properly in dry, ventilated spaces.

Sort and use slightly damaged produce instead of discarding it.

Support small processors who turn surplus crops into new products.

Plan harvest and sales to match market demand.

13/10/2025

This month of October, we are celebrating women leading change in waste management!

Meet Line Makwinja, a diligent woman transforming waste into opportunity. Through collecting and selling organic waste, Line has not only contributed to maintaining a clean community but also secured a brighter future for her family. With her earnings over MWK 500,000 from January to September she has established a small baking business, empowering herself and inspiring other women to recognize the value in waste. ♻️💪🍞

04/09/2025

When we started our reforestation campaign in Ndirande Forest Reserve back in 2022/23, we knew that planting trees alone wasn’t enough. What truly makes the difference is what goes into the soil.

By enriching every hole with Chonde Compost, our young trees have received the nutrients they need to survive, grow stronger, and withstand harsh conditions 🌿. Today, we are proud to see healthier seedlings standing tall—proof that compost is the hidden hero of reforestation.

Now we invite youth, women, families, and friends—to join us wherever you are in planting trees, using compost, and restoring our environment.

Together, we can green our communities and protect our future

20/08/2025

♻️ Did you know that during the rainy season (March–May), waste collection in our communities drops by more than 40%? 🚮🌧️ Roads become impassable, waste is washed into rivers, and communities struggle to deliver their bags for recycling. This not only affects our waste management efforts but also threatens soil and water health.

At COIMPAC (Community Impact), we believe no season should stop us from protecting our environment. 💪✨ With sustained financial support, we can:
✅ Improve logistics with rain-resistant collection systems
✅ Provide protective gear for waste collectors
✅ Set up community drop-off hubs to keep waste safe from floods

Your support helps us keep waste out of rivers, restore soils, and create green jobs — even during the toughest months of the year. 🌱💼

👉 Join us in building a cleaner, greener Malawi. Partner with us today and let’s sustain waste management all year round.

20/08/2025

🌱Did you know Malawi spends huge forex importing chemical fertilizer?

By using organic compost, we can save forex and restore our soils for sustainable farming.

At Coimpac, we kill two birds with one stone ♻️ by managing waste and restoring soil 🌱 through a simple approach: turning organic waste into a valuable product called Chonde Compost.