12/05/2026
Youth Action for Success and Development (YASD), through the VOICE Project, successfully trained 20 youth and women from GVH Chakachadza, Traditional Authority Kachere in Dedza as Peer Educators and Community Champions on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH).
The training equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills to understand PSEAH principles, identify and respond to cases of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and establish community-based accountability and referral systems for survivors.
Speaking during the two days training, Group Village Head (GVH) Chakachadza applauded YASD for bringing this timely intervention to the area. He highlighted the growing cases of gender-based violence, early marriages, and family neglect, especially during the harvesting season, and emphasized the urgent need for community-led solutions.
The GVH pledged his full support to the trained peer educators and encouraged them to form a structured committee, cascade the knowledge to other community members, and regularly report on awareness activities. He also committed to engage fellow village heads, the Area Development Committee (ADC), and local leaders to strengthen by-laws and accountability mechanisms for preventing GBV and SEAH.
Together, we are empowering communities to create safer, more accountable, and violence-free environments for women, girls, and all vulnerable groups.
IM Swedish Development Partner Southern Africa
Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture - Malawi
National Youth Council of Malawi
Hlanganisa Community Fund
Lilongwe City Council
