INCOS is an organization specializing in Communication for Development (C4D) and Social and Behavior Change (SBC). Bridging the development gap through Research and Multimedia Innovations; INCOS applies state-of-the-art communication and SBC strategies to address social issues in a cost-effective manner across the communities in Malawi. With expertise in Governance, Education, Health, Agriculture,
Advocacy, Rural Development, Child Rights and Child Survival, Humanitarian programs, and Environment/Climate Change and Media Production; INCOS uses research-based communication and media innovations as part of social development programming and provision of services to communities in Malawi by undertaking feasibility studies, socio-economic analysis, market research, program monitoring, and evaluation, impact assessments and provision of support in emergencies. INCOS VISION
A Malawi that is Food Secure and with Health Communities where the Rights of Children and Youth are Protected, where every Child and Young Person Reaches their Full Potential. MISSION STATEMENT
To protect and promote the rights of Children, Youth, Girls, and Women through advocacy, capacity building, and mitigation of impact and work with other service providers in line with this mission statement. OUR VALUES
Honesty
Mutual respect
Empathy
Solidarity
Transparency and Accountability
AREAS OF FOCUS. INCOS focuses on three primary programmatic areas which include Agriculture and Food Security, Health and Nutrition, and Education and Skills Development. As part of secondary areas of focus, INCOS also implements human-centric interventions in the following areas
Child Rights Advocacy, Child Protection, and Youth Empowerment
Environment and Climate Change
Community Development and Resilience Building
Good Governance and Human Rights
INCOS SERVICE MODELS.
Social and Behavior Change
Storytelling and Editing
Capacity Strengthening at Community and Decision making levels
Media Skills Trainings Designing and Delivering
Creative Social Mobilization and Communication
Mass Media Campaigns Organization and Delivering
Program and Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Quantitative Research and Qualitative Research Designing and Implementation
Social Media Campaigns Designing and Implementation
Project Process Documentation and Popularization
Audio and Video development programs production
Audio and Video production of Documentaries
Interactive Theatre (TFD), Radio, and Television Drama Series production
Message Jingles production
Radio Listeners Clubs Training and Continued Mentorship
Community Radios Training in programming and Continued Professional Development
Film Screening/Cinema Evenings
Events organization and Management uniqueness
Expertise in gender and social inclusion
Conducting gender analysis for programs and projects