Center for Community Organisation and Development

16/10/2026

Building on previous engagements that outlined a roadmap for collaboration, the team today held a productive meeting with the Lilongwe District Health Office (DHO). The discussions culminated in a joint commitment to develop targeted cholera interventions for Mtandire, demonstrating the value of partnerships in advancing public health, strengthening community resilience, and safeguarding vulnerable populations. Together, we are taking important steps towards sustainable, locally driven solutions for cholera prevention and response.

14/10/2026

Following a productive planning session with our partners at Don Bosco Youth Technical Institute - Lilongwe Malawi , we are thrilled to have planned the roadmap for the next phase of our youth vocational training initiative!

Through this partnership, we are opening doors for disadvantaged youth to gain practical, job-ready skills, practical work placements, and pathways to sustainable livelihoods.

13/10/2026

Mapping our own communities!

Thrilled to see 31 incredible young people in Blantyre embracing drone technology to map their communities and drive local innovation.

Read more in the link below:

Young people from three informal settlements in Blantyre are gaining new digital skills and discovering fresh ways to understand, document and map their communi

12/10/2026

CCODE hosted partners including the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Team (HOT) and 26 participants for a workshop on Community-Led Geospatial Data for Climate-Health and Infectious Disease in Lilongwe.

Bringing together Lilongwe City Council , health experts, community representatives, and organizations like Habitat for Humanity Malawi , the session explored how citizen-generated data strengthens public health responses and climate resilience.

Communities are not just sources of data they are essential partners in shaping solutions that reflect their realities!

09/10/2026

CCODE presented its innovative ideas on affordable housing in informal settlements to the Department of Housing under the Ministry of Lands, Urban & Development.

This dialogue marks an important step in shaping inclusive policies and practical solutions that respond to the realities of Malawi’s urban poor.

08/10/2026

CCODE was honoured to host officials from Architects Without Borders as discussions on innovative housing solutions continued.

This collaboration was enriched through a stakeholder engagement meeting with officials from the Department of Housing under the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development at the CCODE office. The dialogue was insightful, paving the way for stronger partnerships and shared strategies toward affordable, resilient, and community-driven housing for Malawi’s urban poor.

07/10/2026

Drone Mapping in Action – Ndirande & Bangwe!

As part of the 5-day training with 31 youth mappers, today the team is out in the field conducting actual drone mapping activities in the informal settlements of Ndirande and Bangwe.

This hands-on exercise is turning skills into action producing real settlement images that will guide community-driven planning and climate resilience.

A big salute to the youth, facilitators, and partners who are making data-powered transformation a reality in Blantyre’s informal settlements!

07/10/2026

Community Voices Shaping Housing Design!

CCODE, together with the Tamanga Housing Cooperative (THC), is documenting housing needs, member preferences, and key lessons from the recent engagement with Architects Without Borders.

This process is more than consultation it’s about community-led housing design that reflects dignity, resilience, and the aspirations of families in informal settlements.

By centering the voices of members, we are laying the groundwork for inclusive housing solutions that transform settlements into thriving neighbourhoods.

06/10/2026

Youth Mapping for Change!

We’ve brought together 31 dynamic youths from the informal settlements of Bangwe, Ndirande, and Mbayani for a 5-day drone mapping training under the SDI III Impact Innovation Initiative.

With expert facilitation from the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team, this training is equipping young leaders with cutting-edge skills to map their communities and drive data-powered solutions for urban resilience.

A big salute to the youth and partners shaping the future of Blantyre’s informal settlements!

06/10/2026

Catch our latest video shining a light on the waste management issues faced in Blantyre’s informal settlements.

Produced and directed by Blantyre youth under the SDI III Impact Innovation Project, this powerful story sets the stage for change.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where young innovators showcase the solutions they’ve created to tackle these challenges head-on!