Civil Society Organisation Nutrition Alliance-CSONA

Civil Society Organisation Nutrition Alliance-CSONA A network aimed at strengthening CSOs in nutrition to take a leading role in supporting national efforts through meaningful dialogue and advocacy.

CSONA Malawi aims to be a leading alliance that proactively advocates for sustained improvements in national nutrition efforts in alignment with global movements for a healthy and productive Malawi.

The Civil Society Organisations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) is proud to be participating in the 4th Transformation Learni...
11/06/2026

The Civil Society Organisations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) is proud to be participating in the 4th Transformation Learning Lab in Windhoek, Namibia, alongside fellow Malawian partners including Giz Malawi , MwaPATA institute and the National Planning Commission of Malawi

The Learning Lab has brought together food systems actors from across Africa and beyond to exchange experiences, share lessons learned and explore innovative approaches to transforming food systems.

Through engaging discussions and field visits, participants have explored topics such as food systems governance, agroecology, urban agriculture, community resilience, nutrition-sensitive interventions and the role of partnerships in driving sustainable change.

As part of the Malawi delegation, CSONA values this opportunity to learn from global experiences, strengthen partnerships and contribute to conversations that are shaping the future of food systems.

Together, we remain committed to advancing sustainable, inclusive and nutrition-sensitive food systems that improve livelihoods and food security for all.

Today at Msupadzi Primary School, we conducted cooking demonstrations aimed at promoting the preparation and consumption...
05/06/2026

Today at Msupadzi Primary School, we conducted cooking demonstrations aimed at promoting the preparation and consumption of nutritious foods using locally available ingredients.

Participants learned how to prepare a variety of nutritious meals and snacks, including:
🥘 One-pot dish
🎃 Pumpkin doughnuts
🍠 Sweet potato doughnuts
🥣 Rice porridge mixed with soya (Nsinjiro)
🥚 Kholowa wa mazira
🌱 A snack made from a mixture of sweet potatoes and beans

These demonstrations are helping communities and learners in primary school improve dietary diversity, enhance nutrition knowledge, and adopt healthy eating practices using affordable, locally available foods.

The project is being implemented in Lilongwe and Mchinji with support from Irish Aid through Concern Worldwide.

The Civil Society Organizations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) is seeking a qualified and motivated Social Accountability Of...
04/06/2026

The Civil Society Organizations Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) is seeking a qualified and motivated Social Accountability Officer to support the implementation of the Nutrition Smart CommUNITY (NSC) Phase II Project in Mangochi District.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening community engagement, promoting accountability in nutrition service delivery, and supporting evidence-based advocacy for improved food and nutrition systems.

📍 Location: Mangochi
🕒 Position Type: Full-Time
📅 Application Deadline: 21 June 2026, 18:00 hrs

Interested candidates should submit their applications to [email protected].](mailto:[email protected]). Please indicate “SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICER” in the subject line.

Through support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), channelled through GIZ, the Ci...
29/05/2026

Through support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), channelled through GIZ, the Civil Society Organisation Nutrition Alliance (CSONA), convened an open dialogue with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) participating in the Food Systems Transformative Initiative (TI) in Dedza, Chikwawa, and Mzimba districts.

The dialogue created a platform for CSOs to share experiences, reflect on progress made under the initiative, and discuss challenges that continue to hinder their meaningful participation in food systems transformation efforts. Participants also explored practical solutions and identified key actions needed to strengthen civil society engagement in building more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems.

Representatives from the Dedza District Council participated in the discussions, providing valuable insights and supporting efforts to develop a collective way forward.

The Food Systems Transformative Initiative is helping to strengthen the capacity of CSOs and communities to actively contribute to food systems transformation, ensuring that local voices and priorities remain at the centre of sustainable development efforts.

News alert!!!*A district dialogue on FISP* - Mangoochi District.We have just wrapped-up a community scorecard exercise i...
29/05/2026

News alert!!!

*A district dialogue on FISP* - Mangoochi District.

We have just wrapped-up a community scorecard exercise in Mangochi district where a Series of community scorecard activities were done in 6 T/As: Nankumba, Lulanga, Hamis Makanjira, Chowe, Chilipa and Chiunda. The scorecard primarily focused on assessing the performance and impact of the current FISP program in the context of ensuring the provisions towards Right to Food as well as contributing to ending hunger and malnutrition.

Funded by the BMZ through WHH Malawi - Welthungerhilfe, CSONA through the Nutrition Smart Communities project, Centre for Social accountability and Transparency (CISAT) through the Right to Food project and CARE through the Restore project collaborated to implement the exercise.

The exercise directly engaged over 150 community beneficiaries in categories of Men, Women, Youths, Religious leaders and local leaders in soliciting experiences and issues from the recent FISP program. The interface brought together both sides to dialogue on performance issues and develop actionable items for improved service delivery.

Major issues that came out included: delayed distribution of farm inputs vs farming calendar, irregularities in the purchasing process such as back door purchase activities by vendors, limited knowledge and awareness about complaint redress and safeguarding mechanism, exploitation of buyers by sellers where extra money was demanded, limited access to farm inputs by the targeted beneficiaries due to limited number of selling deports within communities, etc

These issues will further be discussed at national level for high-level consideration and improved planning in future FISP programs.


At CSONA, we believe advocacy should lead to real change in people’s lives and this is exactly why we continue pushing f...
28/05/2026

At CSONA, we believe advocacy should lead to real change in people’s lives and this is exactly why we continue pushing for increased investment in nutrition and stronger accountability in how resources are allocated and used.

Working alongside parliamentary nutrition champions and the SUN Civil Society Network, we have continued engaging decision-makers to ensure nutrition remains a priority and that support reaches the districts and communities where it is needed most.

But beyond policies and budgets, this work is about children, families, teachers, and communities. One teacher featured in the video captures it best: “Because when I have healthy kids, my teaching will be more effective.”

This is the impact we want to see: healthier children, stronger learning environments, and communities that are better supported to thrive.

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/4hrnIHkQeiw?si=7W3xiuyh05lhqWBf

Today we joined the National Multi-Sector Nutrition Coordinating Committee meeting as part of our continued commitment t...
21/05/2026

Today we joined the National Multi-Sector Nutrition Coordinating Committee meeting as part of our continued commitment to ending hunger and malnutrition in Malawi.

The meeting brought together different stakeholders to share updates and progress on nutrition interventions, including nutrition-sensitive agriculture, nutrition cluster activities, and school health and nutrition programmes.

We were also excited to present the Nutrition Smart Community Project, financed by BMZ and implemented through WHH in partnership with Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology. We shared some of the project’s successes, lessons learned, and our vision moving forward in building healthier and nutrition-smart communities. Partnerships and collaboration continue to play an important role in creating sustainable solutions for communities across Malawi.

We are pleased to host representatives from Concern Worldwide , including the partnership advisor, during a courtesy cal...
18/05/2026

We are pleased to host representatives from Concern Worldwide , including the partnership advisor, during a courtesy call as preparations continue for the upcoming partnership workshop for implementing partners.
Workshop aims to strengthen collaboration, enhance engagement with partners and better understand their needs to foster more impactful partnerships. We appreciate for their continued commitment to collaboration.

Through the European Union-funded FOCUS Project, jointly implemented by the Civil Society Organisation Nutrition Allianc...
13/05/2026

Through the European Union-funded FOCUS Project, jointly implemented by the Civil Society Organisation Nutrition Alliance-CSONA, Self Help Africa, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, and CADECOM, CSONA has partnered with the Health Promotion Division of the Ministry of Health to pretest Information, Education& Communication (IEC) materials aimed at raising awareness on food fortification in Malawi.

The project is being implemented in four districts: Dedza, Balaka, Thyolo, and Mulanje.

Among its key objectives, the FOCUS Project seeks to improve community knowledge and uptake of food fortification initiatives. The pretesting exercise is an important step in ensuring that communities are actively involved in the development process and that the messages are relevant, clear, and responsive to the needs of the people they are intended to serve.

CSONA is pleased to participate in the launch of the Global Hunger Index Report, hosted by Welthungerhilfe and Concern W...
15/04/2026

CSONA is pleased to participate in the launch of the Global Hunger Index Report, hosted by Welthungerhilfe and Concern Worldwide Malawi, with support from BMZ and Irish Aid.

The theme, “From Dialogue to Implementation on Zero Hunger,” highlights a critical reality: while progress is being made, it remains fragile. Achieving Zero Hunger requires stronger local-level commitments and collective action that moves beyond dialogue into implementation.

CSONA remains committed to working alongside partners such as Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe in strengthening food systems and supporting interventions that contribute to a hunger-free Malawi.

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