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Non-governmental Organisation working on improving child rights, education and sexual reproduction health rights and Humanitarian response.

30/07/2026

🎉 Communities Unite for Child Protection Through Sport! ⚽

Excitement filled Kundembo and Chimbalanga villages as community members gathered for child protection awareness meetings, supported by an exciting football match between Kundembo FC and Bullets 89 FC.

Speaking during the event, the CASDO Board Chairperson Barnet Katunga emphasized that protecting children is everyone's responsibility. He called upon all stakeholders, including village heads, parents, and community members, to work together in preventing and reporting all forms of child abuse.

The football match added to the excitement, with Kundembo FC emerging as champions, taking home the trophy and a cash prize of MK150,000. Bullets 89 FC also put up a spirited performance and received MK100,000 as runners-up.

CASDO believes that sport is a powerful platform for educating communities, promoting unity, and inspiring collective action to create safer environments where every child can grow, learn, and thrive.

24/07/2026

Community Action for Sustainable Development Organization (CASDO), in partnership with World Vision Malawi under Chirim'bondo Area Development Programme has distributed 32 backpacks to Community Case Workers in Chilim'bondo Area Programme, Traditional Authority Dambe, Neno District, to strengthen child protection case management and improve the safety of case records.

The backpacks were presented during a Case Management booklet verification exercise which aimed to promote quality case recording, proper documentation, and secure handling of sensitive child protection information.

Speaking during the event, CASDO Executive Director, David McPherson Chidakwa, said the initiative was a response to a request from the District Social Welfare Office to improve the protection and management of child case records.

"It is our pleasure as an organization to work hand in hand with key government stakeholders to ensure that children are protected and safe. Providing these backpacks will help case workers securely store and transport case management booklets while delivering essential services to vulnerable children," he said.

District Social Welfare Officer Paul Sosono emphasized that child protection case management is a coordinated service delivery approach that involves identifying vulnerable children, assessing their needs, developing care plans, making referrals, and conducting regular follow-ups in collaboration with families, communities, and service providers.

He noted that effective case management depends on frontline workers having the right tools and resources.

"It is therefore critical that Community Case Workers are equipped with essential resources such as backpacks to protect case management booklets and facilitate their work in the communities," he said.

Mr. Sosono commended CASDO and World Vision Malawi for the timely support, describing the booklet verification exercise and backpack distribution as an important contribution towards improving the quality, confidentiality, and effectiveness of child protection services in Neno District.

Together, we continue to strengthen child protection systems and create safer communities where every child thrives.

23/07/2026

Community Action for Sustainable Development Organisation [CASDO) in partnership with World Vision International Malawi, under the Chirim'bondo Area Development programme from child protection initiative empowered Children with Life-Saving Protection knowledge through the Child Protection Awareness Meetings in Nsambe and Kachere zones under Traditional Authority Dambe.

The initiative equipped children with critical knowledge on their rights, responsibilities, child protection laws, and referral pathways for reporting abuse and seeking support.Speaking during the sessions, CASDO Executive Director, David McPherson Chidakwa, emphasized that empowering children with information is one of the strongest tools for preventing violence and exploitation. He said, " the initiative will also strengthen children's self-esteem, confidence, and resilience, and also help them to stay in school and build brighter future".

The District Coordinating Primary Education Advisor, Akim Binalison, applauded the initiative, noting that it comes at a crucial time as schools prepare to close for the long holiday. He warned that holidays can increase children's vulnerability to child marriage, child labour, neglect, and other forms of abuse, which often result in school dropout.

CASDO and World Vision Malawi through strong collaboration with communities, schools, and government stakeholders remain committed to ensuring that every child is protected, heard, and given the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

16/07/2026

🎉 New Partnership Announcement!🎉

CASDO is excited to announce our partnership with World Vision Malawi.

This is long-awaited collaboration which comes after strong alignment in key areas, especially Child Protection.

Through this partnership, CASDO will continue to work professionally and expand our expertise in protecting children and supporting their wellbeing.

Together for safer communities and brighter futures.

10/07/2026

📢 INVITATION FOR BIDS: SUPPLY OF GOATS

CASDO, in partnership with World Vision Malawi, invites eligible suppliers to submit sealed bids for the supply and delivery of 140 healthy, vaccinated goats under the World Vision Sponsorship Programme in Chilim'bondo AP, Neno District.

Details:
🐐 140 Goats - 28 Males, 112 Females
📍 Location: Chilim'bondo AP, Neno District
📅 Deadline: 21 July 2026, 4:00 PM

Interested suppliers must be registered, experienced, and meet veterinary standards.
For requirements & submission, see poster or contact:
📞 0999 140 285 | 📧 [email protected]

29/04/2026

Community Action for Sustainable Development Organisation [CASDO] on Monday 27th April, 2026 attended a Local NGOs sensitization meeting on the roadmap for the operationalization of Mandatory NGO Partnership which was held at Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre.

Key on the agenda was the NGORA strategic direction it has taken on localization drive. It ephasised that soon after it finishes the sensitization meetings currently underway in all the country’s regions, it will go flat out on the enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring that no International NGOs are implementing their projects direct but rather through local NGOs.

NGORA called local organisations to ensure that they strengthen their systems and policies as the partnership shall come with capacity assessment as a tool that will guide the partnership so as to ensure that the LNGO capacities are strengthened throughout the process.

NGOs are also requested to to upload partnership agreements in myNGO simulation which will be monitored by NGORA and parties involved in the partnership.

CASDO together with all other local organizations which attended the meeting expressed excitement with the development as it feels that this will protect local NGOs from INGOs implementing their projects directly that would be ably done by LNGOs and that the process itself strengthens and promotes a much talked about localization drive being championed by NGORA and appealed for compliance by all parties involved.

local partnership sensitization meeting
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28/04/2026

EMPOWERING CHILDREN BEYOND VOICE TO ACTION

Community Action for Sustainable Development Organization (CASDO) took part in facilitating Children’s Corner Parliament sessions this week across Neno District, an initiative aimed at creating safe, inclusive spaces where children can freely discuss issues affecting their lives and demand accountability from duty bearers.

The trainings were organized by Social Welfare Office under the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social welfare with support from UNICEF.

The sessions brought together young parliamentarians and equipped them with knowledge and skills to actively participate in development processes at both community and district levels.

Speaking during the opening remarks at Tikondane CBCC in GVH Chidakwani in T/A Chekucheku, District Social Welfare Officer Paul Sosono highlighted that the initiative will go a long way in empowering children to meaningfully engage with development structures and ensure their voices are not only heard but acted upon. He stressed that children have a critical role to play in influencing decisions that affect their wellbeing.

“ children are not passive recipients of development but active contributors whose views must be respected and integrated into decision making processes”, he said

Participants also gained practical skills in engaging with local governance structures such as Village Development Committees (VDCs), Area Development Committees (ADCs), and the District Council. In addition, they were introduced to tools such as scorecards and interface meetings, which enable them to track service delivery and hold duty bearers accountable.

The initiative continues to strengthen children’s confidence, leadership, and ability to articulate issues affecting them, ensuring that development interventions are responsive, inclusive, and sustainable.

26/04/2026

Engaging Children, Our Daily Bread

24/04/2026

Let's protect each other!!!

23/04/2026

HOPE IN A BOWL: FIGHT MALNUTRITION

Three-year-old Tamara from one of the Child-Based Care Centres (CBCCs) in Neno used to attend classes on an empty stomach. Like many children during the lean season, her energy would fade quickly, and learning became a struggle. Today, her story is changing, thanks to a lifesaving nutrition response bringing hope to thousands of children like her.

Community Action for Sustainable Development Organization (CASDO) recently joined hands with government and partners in a vital training aimed at protecting under-five children from malnutrition. The training brought together Child Protection Workers (CPWs), Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs), and caregivers ,those closest to children at community level equipping them with skills to detect, prevent, and respond to malnutrition early.

Organized by the Child Affairs Office under the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, with support from UNICEF, the training comes at a critical time when many families in Neno are struggling to provide adequate food due to the lean season.

Speaking during the training, Child Affairs Officer Charles Willo highlighted the urgency and impact of the intervention.

“We are targeting 243 CBCCs, reaching approximately 13,000 children who will receive fortified Vitameal porridge for three months. This is a crucial step in preventing malnutrition and safeguarding the lives of our children during this difficult period.”

For caregivers, this is more than just training,it is a lifeline. With new knowledge on proper feeding, early identification of malnutrition, and timely referrals, they are now better prepared to protect the children under their care.

For children like Tamara, the introduction of fortified Vitameal porridge means more than just food. It means energy to play, strength to learn, and a chance to grow healthy and strong.

Together, we can fight malnutrition. Together, we can save lives.

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
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