Apause Youth Org

31/08/2026

APAUSE PEER EDUCATOR TRAINING - NKHATA BAY DISTRICT.

Last week was a milestone week for APAUSE!

We successfully trained 50 Peer Educators from Nkhata Bay District.
The participants were drawn from Kavuzi, Mpamba, and Nkhata Bay Boma to serve learners in both primary and secondary schools.

Training Highlights
The training went very well. Peer Educators were trained in Comprehensive Sexuality Education, focusing on:
- Decision Making
- Peer Pressure & Relationships
- Self-Esteem

We extend our sincere thanks to our host institution, the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian - CCAP Mpamba, for hosting us. This is a true reflection of our strong partnership.

As part of serving the community, the Mpamba CCAP Church Youth Group aged 16-24 have volunteered to work with the program to address early marriages, teenage pregnancies, and school dropouts. Thank you to the church for this kind gesture.

Special Appreciation
1. Mr. Ngwira - Nkhata Bay District Youth Officer: For facilitating the training, attending in person, and encouraging the youth.
2. Ministry of Education & The PEA: For supporting us from day one.
3. Youth Health Friendly Services Officer: For the insightful session and for sharing the current status on Sexually Transmitted Infections.
4. Malawi Police through Nkhata bay station.

To the church and the youth of Nkhata bay: We are deeply grateful for this partnership.
_“If we want change, let us be the change we want to see in others.”_
We are very proud of you. We trust this training has equipped you with the knowledge and skills to transform the lives of fellow youth in Nkhata Bay.

Do you want to partner with us?

Thank you all. Bravo Team! 👏
National Youth Council of Malawi UNFPA Malawi Plan International Malawi UNICEF Malawi Girls Not Brides VSO Malawi Butterfly Space Info/Media Rooms John Rees Tilitonse Foundation Family Planning Association of Malawi

31/08/2026

Lack of funding for organizations providing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services is said to be contributing to the high rate of teenage pregnancies in the country.

This follows findings from a survey which showed that the Northern Region has the highest rate of teenage pregnancies in the country. The findings were presented at a Youth Summit organized by the National Youth Council of Malawi in Lilongwe.

Director of youth organization APAUSE, Peter Mumba, said many organizations with the capacity to adequately support young people do not have sufficient resources to reach them with SRHR messages.

Mumba said in most areas, the responsibility of providing support falls on Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), which often lack adequate information and resources to effectively assist young people in their respective communities.

He has therefore called on organizations to strengthen and establish sustainable SRHR programmes with adequate resources to ensure young people have access to the necessary information and services.

One of the youth leaders and Vice Chairperson of the Mzuzu Youth Network, Rafaela Kamkota, said the situation is worrying and has appealed to authorities to ensure that SRHR issues are also discussed in schools across the country to enable more young people to easily access information.

The Northern Region leads with 35.1 percent, followed by the Southern Region with 33.4 percent and the Central Region with 27.8 percent.

Chikwawa District has the highest rate at 42.1 percent, followed by Mzimba at 40.2 percent and Mangochi at 40 percent.

By Kenphillips Kanyinji

28/08/2026

APAUSE AT THE 2026 NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT

From 18th – 20th August 2026, APAUSE Youth Organisation participated in the National Youth Summit hosted by the National Youth Council of Malawi

The Guest of Honour was the Minister of Youth, Hon. Alfred Gangata.

APAUSE was represented by our Programs Coordinator, Favour Lwinga

Reflections from Miss Favour Lwinga:
"What captured me most during the 2026 National Youth Summit was the strong emphasis on the power, potential, and responsibility of young people in shaping the future of our country."

"Throughout the three days, I was inspired by the discussions, presentations, and experiences shared by young people, government representatives, organizations, and other stakeholders. One key message stood out: young people should not only be beneficiaries of development programs, but should be actively involved in decision-making and finding solutions to the challenges affecting them."

"I was also deeply moved by the conversations around youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, access to skills, finance, technology, education, and opportunities. I realized that creating opportunities is important, but it is equally important to ensure young people have the knowledge, confidence, resources, and platforms to use those opportunities."

"Another important lesson was the need to turn conversations into action. It is not enough to identify challenges or make commitments. We need practical steps, accountability, and follow-up to ensure real change happens."

"The summit gave me an opportunity to network, learn from other young people, share ideas, and understand different perspectives. It strengthened my confidence and reminded me that my voice and contribution matter."

Overall, the summit challenged me not only to learn, but to ask myself: What can I do differently? How can I contribute to positive change in my community?

Appreciation
We sincerely thank the National Youth Council of Malawi for the invitation and for convening the Annual General Meeting.
Special thanks to Hon. Chipiliro Mpinganjira for your leadership and commitment to youth development.

At APAUSE, we remain committed to creating safe spaces and opportunities for youth in Health, Livelihoods, and Civic Action.
Let’s turn these conversations into action.
UNFPA Malawi Plan International Malawi Tilitonse Foundation VSO Malawi Pace for Social Change John Rees Butterfly Space Info/Media Rooms Mzuzu City Council

27/08/2026

20/08/2026

My family wanted to appreciate him financially and offered him MK200,000 as a token of gratitude for saving my life, but he refused to accept the money.

Therapy Thursday on Akometsi

Please hide my name.
My name is ***, and I am 27 years old. I would like to share my story as a way of appreciating someone who made a great difference in my life.

I had been sick for several weeks and had reached a point where I felt like I was losing hope and that my life was coming to an end. I visited different hospitals around Lilongwe, but my condition was not improving.

One day, a friend told me that he knew a clinician working at DREAM Mtengowathenga. His name is Goodson Anderson. I got his number and called him to explain what I was going through. He advised me to come to the hospital with my family.

When I arrived, he welcomed us warmly. He examined me and took the necessary samples for investigations. I was later diagnosed with typhoid fever, hepatitis B, and HIV.

Hearing all these diagnoses at once was extremely difficult for me. I was devastated and had lost hope. However, Goodson took his time to counsel and encourage me. He reassured me that my conditions could be managed and that I should not give up.

Because I was vomiting heavily, he started me on treatment, including ceftriaxone injections for five days, before continuing with oral medication. What touched me most was that he did not only treat me and send me home.

He kept checking on me. He would call and ask, “Mwazuka bwanji achimwene lero?” — simply making sure that I was improving.
Today, I am completely well and continuing with my prescribed medications. I honestly believe that the care, encouragement and support I received played a very important role in my recovery.

My family wanted to appreciate him financially and offered him MK200,000 as a token of gratitude for saving my life, but he refused to accept the money. He simply told us that he was doing his job and that the service was free of charge.

There are still good people in this world. ❤️
I may not have enough words or money to repay what he did for me, but I pray that God continues to bless Goodson Anderson, his family and everyone involved in providing care to people in need.

This post is simply my way of saying:
Thank you, Goodson, for not giving up on me. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, counselling and follow-up. You didn't just treat me—you gave me hope when I had almost lost it.

May God bless you abundantly. 🙏❤️
Please post this as part of my appreciation for him.

20/08/2026

📢 UPDATE: Volunteer Applications CLOSED 📢

Thank you to everyone who applied to join APAUSE as a volunteer! 🙌

We received amazing applications from youth who want to make a difference.

We are no longer accepting applications.
If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to you soon.

Keep following Apause.

18/08/2026

Faith institutions are home to thousands of young people. But many of them are idle.

They lack recreation centers.
They lack activities during holidays and free time.
They lack spaces where they can grow, connect, and thrive.

As Apause, we are working with these young people to find solutions.

Now we are calling on all stakeholders to join hands with us.

Let’s invest in creating good spaces for youth in religious circles.

Let’s turn free time into opportunity time.

Together, we can do more.

We are learning alot. National Youth Council of Malawi UNFPA Malawi Girls Not Brides Plan International Malawi Pace for Social Change Tilitonse Foundation

16/08/2026

📢 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS | SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER 2026 COHORT

APAUSE Organization is pleased to announce the recruitment of volunteers for its September–December 2026 cohort.

The selected volunteers will support a school-based Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Programme, working with Form One learners in secondary schools.

Volunteers will support sessions that promote age-appropriate knowledge and skills on sexual and reproductive health, relationships, child protection, decision-making, life skills and positive behaviour among young people.

WHO CAN APPLY?

We are looking for motivated and committed young people who meet the following requirements:

• Must be 25 years old or below
• Must be single
• Must have MSCE, Diploma or Degree qualifications
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable working with secondary school learners
• Demonstrate responsibility, reliability and willingness to learn
• Have an interest in Comprehensive Sexuality Education, youth development, education and child protection
• Be committed to promoting a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment for young people

📍 RECRUITMENT AREAS – MZUZU

Volunteers will be recruited from the following areas:

Chimaliro | Kaning’ina | Area 4 | Kaviwale | Zolozolo | Luwinga | Katoto | Chibavi | Lupaso | Nkhorongo | Masasa | Mchengautuba

PROGRAMME LOCATIONS

The school-based CSE programme will be implemented in selected schools in:

Mzuzu | Rumphi | Ekwendeni | Chikangawa | Kavuzi | Mpamba | Nkhata Bay

📅 Application Deadline: 19 August 2026

This is an opportunity for young people who are passionate about education, youth empowerment and Comprehensive Sexuality Education to gain practical experience while contributing to the wellbeing and development of young people.

Are you passionate about working with young people and creating safer, more informed schools?

We would love to hear from you!

📩 To apply:
Email your application to [email protected]

11/08/2026

2026-2027 Apause Comprehensive Sexuality Education preparations. Meeting with Peer Educators. Getting ready for Secondary School. First term, we will be targeting six secondary schools with the form ones. Since 2010.