Save the Children Malawi

17/09/2026

Our humanitarian response goes beyond relief. It also offers an opportunity for survivors to recover, rebuild and regain hope. Meet Lyness Longwe, a 50-year-old mother of seven from Traditional Authority Kanyenda in Nkhotakota District.

When flash floods struck Nkhotakota in January 2026, Lyness, like many other families, was left facing the devastating impact of the disaster. Floodwaters destroyed crops that her family depended on for food and income, leaving her with little means to restart farming.

Through the European Union-funded ARISE Programme, Save the Children, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Girls Empowerment Network, provided cash assistance to flood-affected farming households to help them restore their livelihoods.

Lyness received MWK 90,000, which she used to purchase sweet potato vines and cassava cuttings.

She planted the sweet potatoes and later harvested them, selling some to generate income while keeping the rest to feed her family. The sweet potatoes provided food for her household for two months.

She also established a quarter-acre of cassava, which she expects to harvest in about two months. Lyness hopes to produce approximately 10 bags of cassava flour, providing her family with food and an opportunity to generate income.

Lyness is hopeful that she will no longer be affected by hunger because she now has a start-up package to support her farming activities. She is grateful to the project for the support, which has helped her rebuild her livelihood and provide food for her family.

Girls Empowerment Network
Ministry of Education - Malawi

16/09/2026

As part of ongoing engagements with communities, Save the Children Malawi Country Director, Mr Bhekimpilo Khanye visited communities participating in our Promoting a Resilient, Innovative and Equitable Food System in Malawi (PRIEFS) project in Zomba District. The visit provided an opportunity to see first-hand how communities are adopting practical solutions to strengthen their food security, livelihoods and resilience to climate-related shocks.

During the visit, the Country Director and the Director of Program Operations, Partnerships and Awards Management travelled to project sites in Malosa and Nsondole Extension Planning Areas, where they interacted with lead farmers, community groups, extension workers, and other key stakeholders.

Representatives from partner organizations, including Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology and Total LandCare Global, were also present, alongside representatives from the Zomba District Agriculture Office, providing an opportunity for broad stakeholder engagement and dialogue on project progress and impact at community level.

In Malosa and Nsondole Extension Planning Areas (EPAs), the delegation toured households and demonstration sites where farmers are applying agroecological approaches to improve productivity while protecting natural resources. Community members showcased backyard gardens, compost manure production, soil and water conservation structures, and drip irrigation technologies. The delegation also engaged with Village Savings and Loan groups and agents, and Gender Champions, gaining firsthand insights into the integrated interventions that are strengthening livelihoods, promoting gender equality, and building community resilience.

Mr Khanye shared some sentiments as part of his reflection from the day’s activities.

“As we anticipate super El Niño this year, we believe some of the project interventions we have seen today will be able to support the community members in this area to cope and look after their children with the love and care they deserve.”

These interventions form part of a broader effort by the PRIEFS project to improve food and nutrition security, agricultural productivity and resilience among vulnerable households in Zomba District. Implemented by a consortium comprising Save the Children Malawi Irritec Total LandCare Global and Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology, the project targets 45,695 people across Malosa and Nsondole EPAs.

14/09/2026

Save the Children through its Climate Resilient Health and Well-being for Rural Communities in Southern Malawi (CHWBRC) project has handed over 20 motorcycles to implementing partners CRECCOM and Catholic Health Commission. The initiative is aimed at strengthening mobility, coordination, supervision, and service delivery in communities affected by climate change.

The donation is part of the projects’ commitment to strengthening local systems and ensuring that communities are better equipped to respond to the growing impacts of climate change. Improved mobility will enable project and community-based teams to conduct regular field visits, provide technical support, monitor activities, and engage communities on climate-smart and health-related interventions.

During the handover, the project’s Zomba District Coordinator, Ms. Ndamyo Ngosi Msofi, highlighted how the motorcycles will strengthen frontline teams’ ability to reach communities and deliver support more effectively.

“We are confident that these motorcycles will help to facilitate timely implementation, monitoring, and supervision of project activities. Through this support, the project also aims to enhance engagement with communities and strengthen linkages between climate resilience, health, and community development interventions.”

Speaking on behalf of the partner organizations, CRECCOM Executive Director, Ms. Alinafe Chibwana, thanked Save the Children and its partners for the continued collaboration and support, noting that the partnership is helping organizations work together more effectively to respond to the needs of communities.

Through the GCF-funded CHWBRC project, Ministry Of Health - Malawi CRECCOM and Catholic Health Commission are working together to strengthen local systems, reach more communities and support them to better cope with the changing climate.

09/09/2026

04/09/2026

The children of Mchinji have spoken!

Through the Mchinji District Children’s Parliament, child parliamentarians came together to discuss the issues affecting children in their communities — and they did not just raise concerns; they came up with clear resolutions and called on duty bearers and stakeholders to take action.

Their message is clear: children know the challenges they face, and they want those responsible to listen, respond and act.

They said education is key to success so they called for specialised teachers and supportive devices for learners with disabilities, and urged government to complete classroom blocks that have remained unfinished in other areas.

They said clean water and sanitation is very important and called for more boreholes and piped water in schools and communities, adequate toilets, and stronger measures to protect water infrastructure from vandalism and damage.

They also spoke on health and called for more health facilities, regular medicine supplies and the completion of unfinished health infrastructures

On roads and bridges, Children called for urgent road maintenance, bridge repair and construction.

They cried on issues of child Marriages, and called for stronger enforcement of laws and bylaws against child marriage and urged religious leaders not to bless child marriages.

These are not simply discussions from a children's parliament. They are the voices, experiences and priorities of children themselves.

Now the responsibility lies with Government, Members of Parliament, Ward Councillors, Traditional Leaders, religious leaders, district authorities, development partners, civil society and other stakeholders to listen to these resolutions and turn them into action.

The children have spoken. The resolutions are clear. The question now is: will we listen, and will we act?

Ministry of Gender, Malawi
Girls Empowerment Network
Girls Activist Youth Organisation
Malawi Economic Justice Network- MEJN
Parents of Disabled Children Association of Malawi-PODCAM
World Vision Malawi

04/09/2026

Mchinji District Children's Parliament Official Closing Ceremony

04/09/2026

After fruitful and meaningful deliberations, the Mchinji Children’s Parliament session comes to a close today. Look out for the official closing ceremony, where the child parliamentarians will share their agreed resolutions on the issues they have discussed.



Norad Girls Empowerment Network Malawi Economic Justice Network- MEJN Girls Activist Youth Organisation NGO Coalition on Child Rights World Vision Malawi Parents of Disabled Children Association of Malawi-PODCAM

03/09/2026

Happy Moments in Mchinji!

Today, Mchinji experienced its first-ever District Children’s Parliament under the theme “Empowering Children to Participate, Influence and Lead Positive Change.”

This historic Parliament has been organised by Save the Children under the TiKuMA Programme, in collaboration with implementing partners GENET, MEJN, GAYO and PODCAM, in partnership with World Vision International, Mchinji District Council and other stakeholders. The parliament has created a platform for children from across the district to come together, speak out and engage on issues affecting their lives and communities.

During the opening, child parliamentarians confidently raised motions on some of the key challenges facing children in Mchinji, including education, access to clean water and sanitation, healthcare, poor roads and bridges, and the increasing cases of child marriage.

The official opening was graced by Mchinji District Council Chairperson, Enart Chitawo, who assured the children of the Council’s commitment to supporting children and working with stakeholders to address issues affecting their wellbeing.

And this is only the beginning! As the Parliament continues, the young leaders will deliberate on these issues, share their experiences and make their voices heard on what needs to be done.

The children have spoken—now let us listen

Girls Empowerment Network
Malawi Economic Justice Network- MEJN
Girls Activist Youth Organisation

03/09/2026

Mchinji District Children's Parliament Official Opening Ceremony

03/09/2026

The starts today!

Save the Children and its partners through the Norad-funded TiKUMA project, has joined district stakeholders in supporting the Mchinji District Council to conduct the district parliament. The children's parliament session running from 3-4 September 2026 is observing the theme "Empowering Children to Participate, Influence, and lead Positive Change."

Look out for the livestream of the opening ceremony.

Norad Girls Empowerment Network Girls Activist Youth Organisation Malawi Economic Justice Network- MEJN NGO Coalition on Child Rights World Vision Malawi Parents of Disabled Children Association of Malawi-PODCAM