STRATEGIC DIRECTION
Core principles
Community participation
SURCOD's projects can only have an in-depth and far-reaching impact through community participation. Without an active participation from the community members - in the planning, implementation, evaluation and sustainability - in our programmes, our efforts are vain. Open- mindedness
We strive to design projects in total open-mindedne
ss for external ideas and suggestions. We always consider working with other actors - government offices, local and international volunteers, NGOs - in order to benefit from a combined expertise. Local ownership
SURCOD monitors and guides, but our programmes are thought of with and for the people we wish to serve. The importance of local ownership is felt throughout all stages of preparation and implementation where we make sure that people understand that the projects and their benefits are theirs. Gender empowerment
We constantly strive for gender equality both externally and internally. Our gender empowerment work through projects is sustained within SURCOD as we attempt to show the right example. We see women and men as equal and thus endeavour to suppress the inequalities faced by women. Perseverance
It is only through perseverance that we can achieve our goals. With an optimistic commitment to our ideals, we never give up or stop believing in our principles. SURCOD has a vision for Malawi and it will do everything it can to get there. Vision statement
Our vision is a country, Malawi, where rural communities are self-sustained, where the population is healthy and fully empowered, and where all people are equal, know their rights and take their own development initiatives. Mission statement
To improve the livelihoods of rural communities by generating economic, agricultural, educational and cultural empowerment, and by promoting health and gender equality through the mobilisation, training, education and entertainment of all women, men and children. Box 126 – Nsanje – Malawi +265 888745752 http://surcodmalawi.weebly.com
Goals and objectives
Goal 1 - Empower women, girls and the youth and enhance gender equality
Objective 1
Provide women with tools and knowledge that will enable them to become economically independent from the men
Objective 2
Protect women from gender-based violence and guide them through rehabilitation
Objective 3
Create space for the youth, especially girls, to express themselves and acquire new knowledge and skills
Objective 4
Specifically integrate women in all development initiatives. Gender empowerment is a cross-cutting goal. Goal 2 - Prompt food security through improved agricultural practices
Objective 1
Increase agricultural yields by advocating for, demonstrating and monitoring the application of organic methods
Objective 2
Increase agricultural yields by advocating for, demonstrating and monitoring the use of methods of conservation agriculture
Objective 3
Goal 3 - Improve water, sanitation, health and hygiene indicators
Objective 1
Campaign and inform on various diseases and advocate for suitable prevention mechanisms
Objective 2
Make available diverse instruments and medicines which boost people’s life quality
Objective 3 Increase access to clean, safe and drinkable water
Goal 4 - Establish SURCOD as a leading development actor in Malawi ( internal )
Objective 1
Gain recognition by always working closely with other development actors such as government departments, NGOs, private companies
Objective 2 Initiate development initiatives in several districts of the country
Objective 3
Rely on a larger team working with diverse projects thanks to the procurement of new funds
Objective 4
Always make sure of the necessity and impact of our interventions through thorough needs assessments and evaluations
