Chipembere Community Development Organization

14/05/2026

As we commemorate Kamuzu Day under the theme “Emulating Kamuzu’s Spirit,” we celebrate a legacy of vision, discipline, hard work and national development.

At Chipembere Community Development Organization, we believe that true national progress begins with empowered communities.

Through education initiatives, health interventions and the empowerment of women and youths, we continue contributing to a Malawi where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Today reminds us that lasting change is built through commitment, unity and investing in people.

Let us all continue working together for a healthier, educated, peaceful and empowered nation.



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11/05/2026

Under the Progressive Peace Building and Conflict Prevention among Women and Girls in Thyolo Communities project, CCDO engaged political party leaders, peace structures and other key stakeholders in promoting peace and conflict prevention within communities.

The initiative is being implemented with support from the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund through UN Women.

The interface meetings are providing a platform for dialogue on conflict resolution, community peacebuilding and the meaningful participation of women in political leadership structures.

The engagements are also strengthening collective efforts to address gender-based violence (GBV) risks affecting women and girls during political processes and community interactions.

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08/05/2026

Creating opportunities for children to interact with books and learning materials at an early stage plays a vital role in nurturing confidence, creativity and a lifelong love for learning.

Under the Education Program, CCDO opened the doors of Nkalozwa Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre in Traditional Authority Changata, Thyolo District, to help provide young learners with a strong educational foundation.

Through the centre, we are promoting a reading culture among children by increasing access to books and other learning materials that encourage exploration, imagination and early literacy development.

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07/05/2026

Providing children with adequate time to play and interact is essential in shaping their cognitive, social and emotional development, all of which are critical to their early learning journey.

At Nkalozwa, Nchiramwela and Mikate Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Thyolo District, CCDO is working to ensure that children have access to adequate teaching and learning materials that make learning more engaging, interactive and enjoyable.

The availability of child-friendly learning spaces and play materials is not only enhancing the quality of learning but is also motivating more parents and guardians to enrol their children in the centres.

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04/05/2026

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Chipembere Community Development Organization has intensified efforts to end rising cases of early marriages and teenage pregnancies among school girls, following an increase in school dropouts at Mikate Community Day Secondary School under Traditional Authority Maganiza.

04/05/2026

Breaking barriers and expanding access to s*xual and reproductive health services for adolescents in Thyolo.

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04/05/2026

Equipping communities with the skills to resolve conflicts and sustain peace in Thyolo.

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30/04/2026

Between 2024 and April 2026, Women and Girls’ Clubs and APUCs in five TAs—Bvumbwe, Changata, Nchiramwela, Maganiza and Maggie, resolved 203 GBV cases, with domestic violence (82 cases) being the most prevalent.

At the start of the project, CCDO strengthened the community response by building the capacity of 97 girls from five clubs, 30 women group members and 55 APUC representatives in mediation, advocacy, peacebuilding, conflict management and leadership.

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30/04/2026

CCDO is conducting a one-day refresher training in Thyolo District, bringing together APUCs, DPUCs and women and girls’ clubs supported under its peacebuilding project.

Funded by the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund through UN Women Malawi, the training aims to strengthen coordination among stakeholders and promote conflict prevention across TAs Bvumbwe, Nchiramwela, Maggie, Maganiza and Changata.

The two year project (2024-2026) continues to empower girls and women with leadership, advocacy and GBV awareness skills to drive positive change in their communities.

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29/04/2026

Access to s*xual and reproductive health and rights, information and services is not a privilege, it is a basic human right. Yet many young people in Thyolo District, including young female s*x workers, continue to face barriers in accessing these services.

Funded by Hivos through the Regional SRHR Fund, with support from SIDA, CCDO is intensifying efforts to reach underserved youth with accurate SRHR information, creating safe spaces and empowering young people to demand services.

During a recent monitoring visit by our partner Hivos Zambia to Bvumbwe Trading Centre and TA Nchiramwela clubs, it was noted that the ongoing SRHR interventions are contributing to positive social outcomes, including the re-enrollment of eight (8) girls aged between 12 and 17 back into primary school after giving birth.

By promoting access to information, reducing stigma and strengthening community support systems, the project is not only improving health outcomes but also helping young mothers reclaim their right to education.

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27/04/2026

Promoting open dialogue while addressing barriers affecting young people’s access to s*xual and reproductive health information and services in Thyolo.

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Chipembere Community Development Organization (CCDO) has intensified efforts to improve youth access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services in Thyolo District.

The organisation says low awareness, cultural barriers and risky s*xual behaviour remain major challenges among adolescents.

Over the weekend, CCDO held an SRHR awareness campaign at Mbeluko Village in T/A Nchiramwera, using sports, music and drama to engage young people.

CCDO Executive Director Dalitso Chiwayula said many youths lack knowledge of policies that protect their rights.

“Many adolescents in Thyolo struggle to exercise their s*xual and reproductive rights because they are not fully aware of the policies that protect them. This campaign aims to empower them to make informed choices and demand responsive services,” he said.

Village Headman Mbeluko called for open dialogue to break silence and harmful cultural norms that limit access to SRHR services.

During the event, Bvumbwe Health Centre provided services to 48 youths aged between 17 and 36, including condoms and emergency contraceptive pills.

The campaign is part of the Amplifying Adolescents and Young People’s Voices on SRHR project, funded by Hivos through the Regional SRHR Fund with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).

The project is being implemented in T/A Bvumbwe, Nchiramwera, Chimaliro and Maggie.

(Report by Ted Likombola)