Joy Abilities Empowerment

10/02/2026

Students from ETA Foundation, accompanied by teachers, made a donation of assorted items to people with disabilities in Liwonde, Machinga district, through Joy Abilities Empowerment, on Friday.

The recipients appreciated the donation, saying it came at a timely moment when many are facing challenging situations.

25/12/2025

JAE wishing you Merry Christmas and Happy new year.

13/12/2025

In a bid to alleviate hunger among elderly people and persons with disabilities, Joy Abilities Empowerment (JAE) has distributed maize flour to 71 beneficiaries in Liwonde, Machinga District.

The distribution exercise took place on December 12, 2025, in Liwonde, with support from the Minister of Education, Honourable Bright Msaka, SC.

Speaking during the ceremony, JAE Director Benedetter Vaz said the initiative is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity among vulnerable groups in the district.

She noted that elderly people and persons with disabilities are increasingly struggling to meet their basic needs due to the rising number of calamities affecting their livelihoods.

Vaz emphasized that urgent support is required to sustain their lives before the situation worsens.

Some of the beneficiaries commended JAE for the timely assistance, saying the maize flour will help ease the hunger they are currently facing.

They lamented that food shortages have severely affected their households and appealed to other well-wishers to provide additional support to help them cope with the ongoing challenges.

By Zonkey Kaziyenda- Zomba

13/12/2025

Joy Abilities Empowerment (JAE), with support from Minister of Education, the Honorable Bright Msaka SC, distributed maize flour to 71 elderly individuals and people with different disabilities in Liwonde, Machinga district, on December 12, 2025.

This initiative is part of JAE's commitment to alleviating the hunger problem affecting elderly individuals and people with disabilities in the district.

28/09/2025

08/08/2025

Joy Abilities Empowerment Distributes Wheelchairs to Individuals with Disabilities

In a heartwarming ceremony held on August 7 at our offices in Liwonde, Machinga, Joy Abilities Empowerment (JAE) distributed 10 wheelchairs to individuals with physical disabilities. The event was a vibrant celebration of the organization's commitment to supporting marginalized groups.

Many individuals with disabilities in the area have faced significant mobility challenges, hindering their ability to engage in economic activities and run their businesses effectively. The provision of wheelchairs aims to alleviate these challenges and empower these individuals to live more independently.

We believe that these wheelchairs will greatly reduce the mobility challenges faced by these individuals .As part of our ongoing efforts to support them, JAE is committed to continuing to provide various forms of assistance to improve their well-being.

In a partnership with Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Authopedic Center ,the distribution of wheelchairs is a testament to JAE's dedication to promoting inclusivity and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities in the community.

01/05/2025

On April 30, 2025, Executive Director of Joy Abilities Empowerment, Benardetter Vaz, attended a stakeholders' meeting at Bridge View Hotel in Lilongwe. The meeting, organized by Disabled Women in Development, aimed to promote women with disabilities in public and political life in Malawi. The theme was 'Enhancing Participation of Women with Disabilities in Public and Political Life in Malawi'.

01/05/2025

Labour Day

26/03/2025

Today, I had the honor of participating in a significant walk organized by the Malawi National Sports Council, held under the theme 'Celebrating Women in Sports.' As a proud Malawi Paralympic athlete, I was thrilled to be part of this momentous event, which aimed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women in sports. It was a fantastic opportunity to come together with fellow athletes, sports enthusiasts, and advocates for women's empowerment, and I felt inspired by the energy and passion of everyone involved.

25/12/2024

As part of cerebrating Christmas festival , Bishop Simama through Joy Abilities Empowerment has distributed a sorted food and non-food items to individuals with disabilities in the Capital city ,Lilongwe- Malawi.

25/12/2024

Bungwe lolimbikitsa ufulu wa anthu awulumali la Joy Abilities Empowerment lapepha anthu mdziko muno kuti athandize anthu awulumali ndi zakudya pomwe akukodwelera khilisimasi komanso chaka chatsopano .

Mkulu wa bungweli Benardertter Vaz ndiye wapereka pepholi ponena kuti ngakhale anthuwa akukondwerera nyengo ya kubadwa kwa Yesu( Khilisimasi) komanso chaka chatsopano ,akukumana ndi mavuto akusowa kwa chakudya pomwe njala yafika posauzana mdziko muno.

"Anthu awulumali akhuzidwa kwambiri ndi vuto la njala kotero mu nyengo ino yazisangalalo alibe pogwira,akusowa chakudya chabwino kuti nawo athe kukondwerera bwino mu nyengo ya chikondweleroyi .Choncho tipephe anthu akufuna kwa bwino m'madelamo kuti tiwathandize anthuwa ndi zakudya kuti nawo akondwelere khilisimasiyi bwino" atero a Vaz.

A Vaz alangizaso amalawi onse kuti awonetsetse kuti mu nthawi ya zisangalaloyi anthu awulumali sakuchitilidwa nkhanza zili zonse mmadera momwe amakhala.

Apa iwo afunira mafuno abwino a khilisimasi komanso chaka chatsopano anthu awulumali komanso a Malawi onse .

Olemba ,Zonkey Kaziyenda- Zomba.

17/08/2024

We are still striving to promote the rights of people with disabilities in Malawi.