Save the Children Malawi

Save the Children Malawi Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children, working in Malawi and in over 120 countries around the world.

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children, which works in over 120 countries around the world. OUR VISION is to have a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. OUR MISSION is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save

the Children has worked in Malawi for 40 years and is currently operating in 25 out of 29 districts, covering all regions. The core programming areas are Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, HIV/AIDS, Education and Child Development, Child Protection and Child Rights Governance, Food and Livelihoods Security, Social Protection and Emergency Response. We remain committed to developing strong partnerships to ensure that all children in Malawi thrive in a safe family environment and benefit from greater public investment and better use of society’s resources in realising their right to protection from violence, abuse, exploitation and neglect.

14/08/2026

Balaka District Children's Parliament

14/08/2026

Balaka District Children's Parliament Official Closing Ceremony
14th August 2026

Today marks the close of a meaningful session where children have deliberated on issues affecting them and their vision ...
14/08/2026

Today marks the close of a meaningful session where children have deliberated on issues affecting them and their vision for a better future.

Join us for the official closing ceremony of the Balaka Children's Parliament, as we celebrate the voices, ideas and contributions of children who have taken part in this important platform.



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We’ve had a great start to the Balaka Children’s Parliament following its official opening this morning. The ceremony wa...
13/08/2026

We’ve had a great start to the Balaka Children’s Parliament following its official opening this morning. The ceremony was presided over by the Chairperson of Balaka District Council, Councilor Hastings Maluwa, who spoke about the importance of the Children’s Parliament in building children’s confidence and encouraging them to express themselves. He also noted that the young parliamentarians can become positive role models for other children in their communities.

Speaking during the ceremony, Executive Director of the Malawi Girl Guides Association (MAGGA), Madam Mphatso Baluwa Jim, emphasized that the Children’s Parliament is not a one-time activity, but an important platform for children to raise issues directly with district duty bearers and government representatives, so that the challenges affecting their lives and future receive the attention they deserve.

The opening ceremony brought together representatives from the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, ward councillors, DEC members, the National Children’s Commission, Save the Children, MAGGA, traditional leaders, community structures and other stakeholders.

Following the ceremony, the young parliamentarians got down to business, debating two key motions: the increased challenges faced in the education sector and the increasing cases of child marriage. Proceedings are continuing this afternoon.

It is especially encouraging to see young leaders giving back, with Triphonia Kaduya, the former Speaker of the Neno Children’s Parliament, returning to mentor and encourage the young parliamentarians. Seeing her move from being a child parliamentarian to now guiding others is a great reminder of how investing in child participation can help young people build confidence, leadership skills and the courage to speak up for themselves and others.

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13/08/2026

Balaka District Children's Parliament
Opening Ceremony
13 August 2026

The starts today!Children play an important role in pushing for the change they want to see. In platforms such as the ...
13/08/2026

The starts today!

Children play an important role in pushing for the change they want to see. In platforms such as the children's parliament, they are able to express their views on issues that affect them, their peers, families and communities, and advocate for the transformation they need.

Save the Children through its Norad-funded TiKUMA project, has joined district stakeholders in supporting the Balaka District Council to conduct the district parliament. This year, the children's parliament running from 13-14 August 2026 is observing the theme "Strengthening Child Rights, Protection and Sustainable Development Through Delivery of Quality Social Services."

Look out for the livestream of the opening ceremony and witness the enthusiasm and passion that children carry in advocating for their rights.

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Environmental degradation has affected many communities in Malawi, leaving adolescents and youth to bear the consequence...
11/08/2026

Environmental degradation has affected many communities in Malawi, leaving adolescents and youth to bear the consequences. Through the Green Jobs for Adolescents and Youth project, young people in Ntcheu and Mzimba districts have been empowered with hands-on skills to protect their environment while earning a sustainable income.

Watch how young people have benefitted from these skills.
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On 5 and 6 August, Save the Children Malawi’s Bundle Up! Nutrition for Small and Sick Newborns project hosted its Pitch ...
11/08/2026

On 5 and 6 August, Save the Children Malawi’s Bundle Up! Nutrition for Small and Sick Newborns project hosted its Pitch and Demo Days.

Following our call for partnerships, shortlisted innovators and suppliers had the opportunity to present and demonstrate their proposed solutions to a multidisciplinary evaluation panel. The panel brought together expertise from Kamuzu Central Hospital and the Ministry of Health, including the Reproductive Health Directorate, Nursing and Midwifery Directorate, and Digital Health Division, alongside representatives from NEST360, Seed Global Health, Unipod Malawi, and the Association of Dieticians in Malawi.

Importantly, mothers whose newborns were previously cared for at KCH were part of the panel. Their lived experiences and perspectives are helping to ensure that the solutions we identify are grounded in the realities faced by newborns and their families.

The Pitch and Demo Days are an important step towards the procurement and piloting of innovative, practical, and scalable solutions to address the nutritional care challenges identified through the Bundle Up! needs assessment at KCH.

Beyond evaluation, the event created a valuable space for innovators to receive technical feedback, engage directly with health and industry experts, and build relationships that could support future partnerships and scale.

As the Demo Days opened, the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Ms. Lucy Mkutumula, commended Save the Children for going beyond identifying the challenges affecting small and sick newborns to conducting research that provides evidence of these gaps and creating a platform to identify potential solutions from within Malawi.

We are deeply grateful to our multidisciplinary partners and panel, innovators, suppliers, healthcare professionals, and mothers for contributing their time, expertise, and lived experiences to this process. Your insights will be invaluable as we move towards the next stage of piloting solutions that can help strengthen nutritional care for small and sick newborns.

Together, we are working towards giving every small and sick newborn a healthier start in life.
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Today marks the climax of the Umthetho Cultural Festival, taking place at the foot of Hora Mountain. We have joined othe...
08/08/2026

Today marks the climax of the Umthetho Cultural Festival, taking place at the foot of Hora Mountain. We have joined other stakeholders in celebrating and promoting the rich Ngoni cultural heritage.

This year’s theme, “Mzimba: United for Land Preservation and Sustainable Development,” aligns strongly with our advocacy efforts to end child marriage.

A community cannot achieve sustainable development if girls are being married as children. It takes a community to raise, protect and empower a girl. When communities stand together, they can create an environment where girls are protected from child marriage and given the opportunity to reach their full potential.

One of the highlights of the festival was an Ingoma performance by Abatwana (children) from Khosolo, who mesmerised the audience with their impressive dancing skills and powerful vocals. Through their song, the children condemned harmful practices that promote child marriage, reminding the audience of the important role everyone has in protecting children.

The colourful Umthetho Cultural Festival has been graced by the presence of Malawi’s First Vice President, Dr. Jane Ansah, and Second Vice President, Enock Chihana.

It has been a pleasure for us to be part and parcel of this year’s Umthetho Cultural Festival and to join stakeholders, traditional leaders and communities in celebrating culture while championing a future where every girl is protected, empowered and able to thrive.

Today, we had the opportunity to engage with women and youth from the M'mbelwa Kingdom ahead of this weekend's Umthetho ...
06/08/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to engage with women and youth from the M'mbelwa Kingdom ahead of this weekend's Umthetho Cultural Festival, following our productive discussions with Traditional Authorities and Amakhosikazi yesterday on their critical role in ending child marriage.

Our conversations focused on the factors driving the continued prevalence of child marriage and the role that communities, especially women and young people, can play in protecting children and ending the practice.

It was encouraging to hear the youth, and women openly discuss issues that promote child marriages in their communities. Mercy Jere from TA Jalavikuwa highlighted that child marriage remains a significant concern and called for continued collaboration among communities, leaders, and organizations to address the issue.

To us, Umthetho is more than a celebration of Ngoni heritage. It is also a valuable platform for engaging Traditional Authorities and other duty bearers as champions for child protection.

Through these engagements, we can raise community awareness, challenge harmful social norms, and promote positive change. Together, we can build a future where every child especially girls are protected from child marriage .

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