Starlight Organization

20/07/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR YOUTH-OWNED BUSINESSES TO ACCESS MBS PRODUCT CERTIFICATION SUPPORT

Are you a young entrepreneur producing goods that are ready for bigger markets but need certification to grow?

The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM), in partnership with the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS), is inviting youth manufacturers to apply for support towards accessing product certification services.This opportunity is aimed at helping young manufacturers improve product quality, meet recognized standards, and position their businesses for opportunities in formal markets, including supermarkets, larger supply chains, and institutional buyers.

The opportunity follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NYCOM and MBS aimed at promoting youth-led Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by improving access to quality standards, market opportunities, and enterprise development support.

Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
• Be a Malawian youth aged 18–35 years;
• Own or operate a youth-led enterprise;
• Have a product that requires MBS certification;
• Be ready to improve product quality and expand their market reach.

Expected support to Youth Led Enterprise;
• Capacity development for youth-owned and led enterprises on business management, entrepreneurship and other innovative skills
• Access to suitable output markets for the youth through trade fairs and market linkages.
• Access to product certification for youth owned and led enterprise by the Malawi Bureau of Standards to enhance market accessibility.
• Transform mindset and perceptions of the youth by raising awareness towards product and service certification by providing incentives such as waivers, reduced certification fees and other supportive measures.
• Business formalization and certification

How to Apply:
Interested youth entrepreneurs should submit their applications through this link:

https://forms.gle/gVWM3a56k143Ut6Z8

Application deadline: 27th July 2026

For more information, contact:
Email: [email protected] copying [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: 0991727661

09/07/2026

06/07/2026

Happy independence day Malawi

03/07/2026

Starlight Organization was honored to participate in a Capacity Building Training on Good Governance and Resource Mobilization organized by the Blantyre CSO Network.

The training provided valuable knowledge and practical skills that will strengthen the organization governance systems, enhance accountability and improve the resource mobilization efforts for greater sustainability and impact.

01/05/2026

Happy labour day, Starlight labour brings hope every single day.

It’s not just a job,It’s:
●The extra hour starlight spend mentoring a girl so she doesn’t drop out of school
●The care Starlight put into setting up learning toys at a CBCC
●The courage to teach children their rights under the Child Protection Act
●The patience to sit with a family and explain why girls’ education matters

Your labour means a girl stays in school.
Your labour means a child feels safe.
Your labour means a community believes in change.

Happy Labour Day to the hands and hearts of Starlight Organization.

12/03/2026

It was a great honor to be part of the REGIONAL WORKSHOP ON THE AUDITOR GENERAL REPORT that was organized by the African Institute for Corporate Citizenship (AICC) in conjunction with the National Audit Office (NAO) and INTOSAI Development Institute (IDI).
The workshop focused on understanding the Auditor General Report and Key Audit and tracking Implementation of Audit.

These areas are a great opportunity for our organization to improve our skills for the betterment of the community.

06/03/2026

We are thrilled to share that our team today have donated educational toys to Tiwasamale CBCC, aiming to enrich the learning environment for little learners.

At Starlight Organization, we believe in investing in every child, as every child deserves the chance to learn, create, and flourish in a nurturing space. This donation is our way of supporting early childhood development and fostering a love for learning from a young age.

Starlight is committed to making a positive impact in communities and inspiring hope and growth for the next generation.

Together, we can make a difference.

27/02/2026

Starlight is attending an advocacy training session.

Being part of this training makes Starlight realize that advocacy isn’t just about speaking out, it’s about sharing stories, raising voices, and taking meaningful action to spark real change. Whether it’s fighting for better resources, fairer systems, or simply spreading awareness, being involved gives efforts greater impact.

Starlight is passionate about turning that energy into positive action and helping to build a more inclusive and understanding future for everyone.

24/01/2026

Happy International Education day

15/01/2026

Today, we honor the bravery of John Chilembwe who fought for Malawi's freedom 🇲🇼!

His courage and sacrifice paved the way for our nation's independence.

At Starlight, we're proud to carry on that spirit of resilience and empowerment, supporting women, girls, children and Youths to break barriers and lead change.