Theatre for a Change, Malawi

07/10/2026

INVITATION FOR SUPPLIER PREQUALIFICATION

Theatre for a Change (TfaC) is currently inviting applications from reputable, qualified and suitably experienced companies, firms, organisations and individual service providers for prequalification and inclusion on its Approved Supplier List (ASL) for the Financial Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.

The prequalification exercise aims to establish a pool of competent, reliable and qualified suppliers, contractors and service providers from whom TfaC may procure goods, works and services during the stated financial years, subject to its procurement policies, procedures and available funding.

​To review the available supplier categories, eligibility requirements and to learn how to apply, please see:

http://www.tfacafrica.com/job-vacancies

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 12:30 hours on 16 October 2026.

Thank you for your interest in working with us!

Theatre for a Change (TfaC) invites applications from reputable, qualified and suitably experienced companies, firms, organisations and individual service providers for prequalification and inclusion on its Approved Supplier List (ASL) for the Financial Years 2026/2027 and 2027/2028.

05/10/2026

We had such an amazing time with the My Age Africa team in Zimbabwe!

The advocacy work they're doing using is incredibly powerful and inspiring.

Watch this space.. more updates to come!

24/08/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐰𝐢 𝐆𝐁𝐕 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Today, Theatre for a Change (TfaC) joins partners at the Malawi GBV Learning, Innovation and Action Symposium 2026, held under the theme: “From Evidence to Action: Accelerating Innovation, Learning and Collective Action to End GBV.”

We are proud to have our Executive Director, Emmanuel Kanike, presenting at the Symposium, taking place 24–25 August 2026 at Pearl Convention Centre, Lilongwe.

His presentation will explore how community trust, faith-based support and professional care can work together to strengthen safer, survivor-centred responses to GBV.

We are honoured to contribute to this important national platform and recognise the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare as the host, and the Malawi Irish Consortium on Gender-Based Violence (MICGBV) as the convening and organising partner, for bringing stakeholders together to advance learning, innovation and collective action to end GBV.

17/08/2026

DEVELOPING YOUNG MINDS: A 5-DAY LEADERSHIP & SKILLS PROGRAM

A 5-day academy for teens (14-17) that builds real-life skills through:
=>Theatre,
=>Music,
=>Dance,
=>Public speaking
=>Digital wellness and
=> Smart decision-makinh

ALL IN ONE TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE..

The Program starts on: 18th August, 2026
Location: Along Likuni Road(Near LL Golf Club)

LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! JOIN US NOW!

For more info. Call: +265 991 020 586 / +265 888 393 900

29/07/2026

📢 Calling all teens (14-17 years old) in Lilongwe!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new Creative Leadership Academy in Malawi, offering drama, music and dance classes to children, adolescents and youth! 🥳

This initiative is part of our commitment to cultivate the next generation of Malawian artists, musicians and dancers who can use the arts to affect positive social change.

Please help us spread the word. Classes start this Monday August 3rd! 🧡

24/06/2026

CALL FOR CONSULTANTS: INTERNAL AUDITOR CONSULTANT

Theatre for a Change is seeking an experienced and independent Internal Auditor Consultant to support the strengthening of organisational systems and ensure robust governance, accountability, and transparency.
This consultancy will focus on enhancing internal controls, risk management, compliance systems, and overall financial and operational integrity across the organisation.
We are looking for a professional who is committed to excellence and has strong expertise in internal auditing within development or NGO contexts.

📍 Location: Lilongwe, Malawi (On-site)
📅 Application Deadline: 10 July 2026

🔎 Key areas of engagement include:
Internal audit reviews
Risk assessment and management
Compliance monitoring
Financial & operational controls
Governance and accountability support
Advisory services

📄 How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit:
Updated CV
Technical proposal (approach & methodology)
Financial proposal (consultancy fees)
Relevant references

📧 Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
🌐 Refer to the full Terms of Reference at: www.tfacafrica.com/job-vacancies

23/06/2026

CALL FOR CONSULTANTS: DEVELOPMENT OF THEATRE FOR A CHANGE (TfaC) STRATEGIC PLAN 2026–2030

Location: Malawi (with virtual and in-person consultations)
Consultancy Period: Up to 60 days (July–September 2026)
Application Deadline: 6 July 2026

Submission

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

[email protected]

Deadline: 6 July 2026

Full terms of reference are available at https://www.tfacafrica.com/job-vacancies

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Theatre for a Change (TfaC) is committed to promoting inclusion, innovation, and transformative social change.

22/06/2026

What a successful project launch!
On June 12, 2026, Theatre for a Change (TfaC), along with key partners, kicked off an exciting four-year initiative at Blantyre Prison (Chichiri Prison) aimed at enhancing the health and well-being, especially mental health, of prisoners and minors who find themselves in conflict with the law.

This project, which will run from 2026 to 2029, is centered around the theme: “Improved Health and Wellbeing, Including Mental Health, of Prisoners and Minors in Conflict with the Law.”

A standout feature of this initiative is the training of 47 inmate peer educators. These individuals (Inmates) will spearhead prison-based clubs and provide support to their fellow inmates through activities focused on raising awareness, offering psychological first aid, and promoting mental health.

Speaking during the launch, Blantyre Prison Officer-in-Charge Owen Levi Maharawipha described the initiative as an important milestone towards meaningful rehabilitation and positive transformation of inmates. Theatre for a Change (TfaC) Executive Director Emmanuel Kanike emphasized the power of peer-led learning in creating supportive environments within correctional facilities, while Southern Region Prison Commanding Officer Zacheus Mbawa highlighted the shift towards rehabilitation-focused approaches in Malawi’s prison system.

This project, funded by the European Union, is being brought to life by Theatre for a Change (TfaC) in collaboration with Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) and Prison Fellowship of Malawi.

We’re excited to partner with these organizations to champion dignity, well-being, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration for individuals in correctional facilities and children facing legal challenges.

29/05/2026

Kauma rose for justice today.

Using our Interactive Theatre for Justice methodology, we transformed community members from passive audiences into active problem-solvers in the fight against the sexual exploitation of girls. Kauma is one of the semi-Urbarn communities in Lilongwe, Malawi

Through our Community Interactive Theatre for Justice session, residents confronted the heartbreaking story of a 15-year-old girl exploited at a local bar, a reality too many girls silently endure in bars, rest houses, and video showrooms.

But the community refused to remain spectators. Voices rose. Leaders engaged. Solutions emerged.

Together, the people of Kauma challenged the systems enabling abuse and committed to protecting vulnerable girls from exploitation.

Because justice is powerful when communities own it.

Special thanks to the Mercury Phoenix Trust for supporting this vital intervention and helping turn community dialogue into real protection and action.

28/05/2026

5,185+ Voices. One Hard Truth. 🇲🇼🎙️

Our latest edition of the Tisinthe (Let’s Change) live interactive radio magazine program recorded its highest-ever audience engagement, receiving more than 5,185 SMS responses from listeners across Malawi.

The poll question tackled a deeply uncomfortable but urgent reality:

❓ “Unsafe abortion disproportionately affects women and girls living in rural and low-income communities. True or False?”

📊 The Public Responded (5,185 Total Votes):

🟥 FALSE — 55.1% (2,857 votes)

🟩 TRUE — 44.9% (2,328 votes)

These results reveal more than just divided opinions; they expose a dangerous gap between public perception and public health reality.

Because the truth is this:
Women and girls in rural and low-income communities are the most vulnerable to unsafe abortion.
They do not choose risk. Rather, safe options are too often kept out of reach by systemic barriers:
📍 Limited reproductive healthcare services and restrictive laws
📍 Long distances to equipped health facilities
📍 Poverty and economic exclusion
📍 Lack of accurate sexual and reproductive health information

These barriers continue to push vulnerable women and girls toward unsafe conditions with life-threatening consequences.

At the same time, this record-breaking participation proves something powerful: Our radio programming and Community Radio Listeners’ Clubs are not just entertainment—they are vital catalysts for dialogue, reflection, and social change.

Tisinthe is successfully creating spaces where communities confront difficult truths, challenge deep-seated assumptions, and engage with the issues that directly impact their lives.

For advocates, communicators, and public health professionals: > How do we build communication strategies that move beyond mere awareness and genuinely transform public understanding? Let’s discuss in the comments.