Youth Action Movement - Malawi

Youth Action Movement - Malawi This page is there to promote the visibility of YAM-Malawi, share best SRHR Practices and promote progressive engagement of young people.

Youth Action Movement (YAM) is a regional network of young between the ages of 10 - 24 under the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). YAM is aimed at engaging adolescents and young people as active participants in the promotion of their s*xual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). In Malawi, YAM operates as a youth arm for Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) which is a

ffiliated to IPPF African Region. The concept of the Youth Action Movement (YAM) is positioned to put in place a structure that catalyzes participation, moving FPAM’s youth participation vision from rhetoric to action. The Structure plays a key role in identifying priority areas and needs for young people that feed into our plans thus enriching the process of consultation and involvement of young people in determining the course of programmes concerning them.

The music will stop, the banners will come down, the photos will stay on phones and the internet, and the rooms at BICC ...
18/08/2026

The music will stop, the banners will come down, the photos will stay on phones and the internet, and the rooms at BICC in Lilongwe will eventually fall quiet. But one question will remain, what will happen to the ideas born in that room?

That question is at the heart of the 2026 National Youth Summit in Lilongwe, which has organized by National Youth Council of Malawi and it's partners, where young people from different backgrounds have come together to share experiences, challenge ideas and think about the Malawi they want to see.

Among them are young people from Youth Action Movement - Malawi (YAM), bringing experiences from their communities and voices on SRHR and youth development.

In an interview with YAM-Malawi National Youth Treasurer, Prince Kamangadazi, said the summit will not end at the doors of BICC, but the ideas gained there will be taken back to their communities and turn it into actions.

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Sometimes, the problem is not that a service is missing. It is that the person who needs it is afraid, too far away, or ...
15/08/2026

Sometimes, the problem is not that a service is missing. It is that the person who needs it is afraid, too far away, or does not know where to find it.

That gap brought Youth Action Movement - Malawi members in Kasungu District to Msolola Village in Kasungu Municipality, today, where they took SRHR information and services closer to young people.

During the outreach, young people accessed blood and STI testing, condoms, pills and SRHR information.

One of YAM members, Ruth Judah, said the initiative was aimed at addressing challenges that keep young people from seeking care, including distance, shame and limited information.

She urged people to seek help early and make use of affordable services available at Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM).

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Youth Action Movement - Malawi (YAM) President, Lucy Wilfred White, has raised concerns over challenges facing young peo...
12/08/2026

Youth Action Movement - Malawi (YAM) President, Lucy Wilfred White, has raised concerns over challenges facing young people in accessing s*xual and reproductive health services in Malawi, including teenage pregnancies, limited access to family planning, policy gaps and barriers affecting key populations.

She raised the concerns during the Vendepunkt for Rights Youth Seminar in Norway, organised by S*x og Politikk and its youth organisation SNU, which brought together young people from Malawi, Norway, Kenya and Uganda.

White also presented the voice young people to Norway's Minister of International Development, Åsmund Aukrust, through the presentation and panel discussions, calling for more support to protect young people's rights and improve access to health services.

In response, Minister Aukrust said there is a need to address the challenges facing young people, warning that failure to act could continue putting their lives at risk.

White is expected to meet FOKUS donors on 14 August to discuss the FPAM We Belong Together project.

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Happy International Youth Day!As young people in Malawi and across the world, we face different challenges. But we share...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day!

As young people in Malawi and across the world, we face different challenges. But we share one demand: S*xual Reproductive Health Rights



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A great loss to YAM-Malawi!Rest in peace, Dalitso Phiri, you will be greatly missed.Youth Action Movement - Malawi Famil...
07/08/2026

A great loss to YAM-Malawi!

Rest in peace, Dalitso Phiri, you will be greatly missed.

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The Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) says it is taking new steps to strengthen its clinics so that more peop...
06/08/2026

The Family Planning Association of Malawi (FPAM) says it is taking new steps to strengthen its clinics so that more people can continue accessing affordable and quality integrated health services across Malawi.

Speaking during a workshop attended by district managers, secretariat staff and other key officials, FPAM Executive Director Donald Makwakwa said many of the organisation's clinics are struggling because many people are still unaware of the services they offer, while the cost of running the facilities continues to increase.

He said with support from the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), FPAM has moved into the Commercial Sustainability Initiative, focusing on improving marketing, increasing public awareness, strengthening the organisation's brand and enhancing client care to encourage more people to use its services.

Meanwhile, IPPF Global Commercial and Marketing Advisor, Cheska Witcomb, said providing quality services alone is not enough if people do not know they exist. She said better communication, marketing and customer care will help more people access FPAM services while supporting the long-term growth of its clinics.

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A health facility is not only about medicines and health workers, the environment around it matters too.Yesterday, 31 Ju...
01/08/2026

A health facility is not only about medicines and health workers, the environment around it matters too.

Yesterday, 31 July, 2026, Youth Action Movement - Malawi members in Neno District took part in a cleaning exercise at Neno District Hospital and conducted SRHR awareness activities, reminding us that keeping health facilities clean helps protect people's health and dignity.

A clean environment is a foundation for a healthier community.

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The IPPF Africa Region (ARO) 2026 Youth Convening kicked off yesterday, 29th July 2026, and will run until 31st July 202...
30/07/2026

The IPPF Africa Region (ARO) 2026 Youth Convening kicked off yesterday, 29th July 2026, and will run until 31st July 2026 at the Prideinn Azure Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. African YAM Presidents are gathering under the theme "Driving Youth-Led Accountability."

The meeting was convened following the 2026 SAM Response, which indicated a need to harmonize the operations of the Youth Action Movement across the Africa Region. This meeting aims to equip YAM Presidents with the technical and financial literacy required to manage the 5% budget allocation, scale social enterprises, and build resilient counter-narratives to the rising anti-rights movement.

Malawi YAM President, Lucy White, is in attendance. She also had the opportunity to showcase how YAM Malawi and FPAM operate to the other attendees at the meeting.



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Oral s*x can still transmit STIs. Get informed, get tested, stay safe✅️ National Youth Council of Malawi Internati...
29/07/2026

Oral s*x can still transmit STIs. Get informed, get tested, stay safe✅️


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Primary and secondary school learners have now closed for the holidays and many have returned home.Some left yesterday, ...
25/07/2026

Primary and secondary school learners have now closed for the holidays and many have returned home.

Some left yesterday, others are still travelling this weekend, while many are now at home waiting to begin a new school term, a new class, or for some, a new school in the coming weeks.

For many young people, school holidays bring time to relax and spend time with friends and family. But they also come with challenges as some young people become vulnerable to teenage pregnancy, s*xually transmitted infections and other risks that can affect their future.

To help young people stay safe during the holidays, Youth Action Movement - Malawi members in Neno District gathered at Chikonde primary school to share S*xual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and encourage learners to make responsible decisions.

YAM Malawi wishes all learners a safe holiday and congratulates them on completing another school term. We wish them all the best as they prepare for the next step in their education.

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