31/07/2026
At YASD, we believe lasting change happens when communities work together. This week, we strengthened the capacity of Fundo Youth Club in TA Chitukula, Lilongwe, through a series of practical skills trainings designed to empower young people as agents of change.
Following a two-day training in Leadership and Communication, the club also completed a two-day Goat Management training facilitated by Madam Yvonne Phiri, Livestock Officer from Lilongwe District Council. Participants gained practical knowledge in goat housing, breeding, disease prevention and control, vaccination, record keeping, and feed formulation.
As part of YASD's collective action model, the youth club will receive at least 20 goats to help them apply their new knowledge, improve livelihoods, and create sustainable economic opportunities.
The Lilongwe District Youth Officer, Mr. Peter Ben , commended YASD for investing in youth groups rather than individuals, describing the approach as a practical model of collective action that the Council intends to promote. He encouraged the young people to make full use of the diverse skills they have acquired in agroecology, leadership, communication, baking, agri-tech, and goat management to unlock future opportunities.
Village Headman Mlezi also expressed his appreciation, noting that YASD is the first organisation to implement such an initiative in the community and pledged his full support to the youth.
Together, we are proving that when young people are equipped with knowledge, resources, and a shared vision, they can transform their communities from the ground up.
This initiative falls into YASD's flagship programme of Voices of Inclusion, Collective action and Empowerment ( VOICE) financially supported by IM Swedish Development Partner Southern Africa .
National Youth Council of Malawi
IM Swedish Development Partner Southern Africa
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture - Malawi
European Union in Malawi
Hlanganisa Community Fund
GIZ Malawi
