09/05/2026
FROM GRANTS TO GROWTH: 3 CBOs MAKING PROGRESS IN RUMPHI
An inspiring story of three Community Based Organizations (CBOs) in Rumphi, who each received MK3.5 million business grants from Lusubilo Community Care and are now making meaningful progress through income-generating activities.
Kasonkhwe CBO invested in maize and groundnut farming, cultivating 3.5 acres of maize and 2 acres of groundnuts, with crops showing promising growth for a good harvest.
Junju CBO ventured into Mikolongwe poultry farming for egg and meat production. The group currently has 202 chickens, which are expected to help generate income through the sale of eggs, chicken meat, and manure making.
Phoka CBO is also recording success through broiler chicken farming. In their first phase, the group sold 140 chickens and generated MWK2, 800,000, which has been saved in their bank account. They have already reinvested in the second phase by purchasing 70 chicks, feed and medicine.
Through these businesses, the CBOs are building sustainable sources of income to support school fees, learning materials, and other needs for orphans and vulnerable children, as well as vulnerable households in their communities.
Supporting CBOs is part of Lusubilo Community Care’s interventions under the IOVCY Project, implemented with financial support from the Coppell Family and technical assistance from CRS.
