Girls Evolve, Rumphi (2026)

29/07/2026

As schools in Malawi closed for the Term Three holiday, on 24/07/2026, Girls Evolve, in partnership with Girls Shine Foundation, visited Phalasito Primary School to ensure that no girl is left behind because of her period. Through our "Reusable Pads for Lasting Change: Menstrual Health for Girls in Rumphi" project, we distributed reusable menstrual pads to 36 adolescent girls and conducted a menstrual health awareness session. By providing girls with sustainable menstrual products before the holidays, we are helping them manage their periods with dignity, confidence, and the assurance that they can return to school ready to learn.

This initiative goes beyond menstrual hygiene, as it promotes girls' education, protects girls from the risks associated with period poverty, and contributes to environmental sustainability. Girls Evolve empowers girls and build a future where every girl can stay in school.

27/07/2026

Girls Evolve was honoured to be invited by FEMNET Secretariat, through the ACT to End Violence Against Women Project, to participate in the Regional Convening on Knowledge Generation, Exchange and Documentation to Advance Efforts to End Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) in East and Southern Africa , held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 19–24 July 2026. The convening brought together women's rights organizations, feminist activists, researchers and advocates from across East and Southern Africa to collectively generate knowledge, exchange experiences and strengthen regional efforts to end violence against women and girls.

Throughout the convening, we reflected on the state of EVAWG in the region, including the increasing prevalence of gender-based violence and femicide, while exploring how feminist movements can drive sustainable change through evidence, advocacy and collective action. We discussed the African Feminist SRHR Charter and its guiding principles of bodily autonomy, intersectionality, centering communities, decolonisation, and solidarity and inclusivity. We also reflected on the importance of strengthening legal and policy frameworks, investing in movement building, and producing knowledge products that document lived experiences and influence policy and practice.

Participants worked in three thematic groups to co-create regional knowledge products.

Girls Evolve was privileged to be part of Working Group 2: Resourcing Feminist Movements for Sustainable EVAWG Advocacy, where the organization shared its experience in mobilizing resources to advance gender equality and end violence against women and girls in Malawi. Listening to the experiences of fellow organizations across the region exposed the organization to innovative approaches to resource mobilization, localization, donor engagement and financial resilience that we look forward to applying within our work. The convening also strengthened the organization’s confidence in its feminist leadership and reminded us that sustainable change is built through collaboration rather than working in isolation.

10/07/2026

On 2–3 July 2026, Girls Evolve proudly participated in the Feminist Advocacy in Global and Regional Spaces: Capacity-Strengthening Workshop held at New Dawn Events Centre, Lilongwe.

The workshop was organized by Sonke Gender Justice in partnership with Disabled Women in Africa under the Action to End Violence Against Women (EVAW) programme, implemented by UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique with funding from the European Union.The training brought together women-led organizations, youth-led organizations, and organizations of persons with disabilities from across Malawi to strengthen collective feminist advocacy.

During the two-day workshop, we enhanced our knowledge and skills in:

✨ Strengthening feminist leadership and advocacy by understanding power, representation, and effective advocacy strategies.

🤝 Building solidarity across movements to collectively influence policies and decision-making at national, regional, and global levels while ensuring the meaningful participation of women, young people, and persons with disabilities.

🌍 Deepening our understanding of international and regional human rights mechanisms, including the UN Human Rights System, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, the Maputo Protocol, and the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights.

📝 Developing practical skills to engage human rights mechanisms through advocacy processes such as contributing to shadow reports and holding governments accountable to their commitments on gender equality and ending violence against women and girls.

💼 Strengthening organizational resilience through sound financial management and sustainable stewardship practices.

At Girls Evolve, we believe that meaningful change happens when diverse voices are heard and represented. The knowledge and networks gained through this workshop will strengthen our advocacy efforts to advance the rights of girls and young women, promote inclusive leadership, and contribute to building a more just and equitable society.

07/07/2026

From 29th June to 3rd July 2026, Girls Evolve proudly participated in the Policy Engagement/Advocacy and Proposal Writing Training held at Chikho Hotel in Mponela, Dowa. The training brought together 14 women and girls-led organizations from across Malawi, representing districts including Rumphi, Mzuzu, Kasungu, Salima, Nsanje, and Chikwawa, among others.

The training was organized under the Women & Girls Fund, a programme commissioned by the Scottish Government and implemented by Ecorys UK in partnership with Forum For African Women Educationalists

Throughout the five-day training, our team strengthened practical knowledge and skills in:
✅ Gender sensitivity and feminist theory
✅ Human rights and rights-based approaches to development
✅ Advocacy planning, communication and stakeholder engagement
✅ Policy and law-making processes in Malawi
✅ Policy analysis and social accountability
✅ Situation analysis, stakeholder mapping and problem tree analysis
✅ Resource mobilization and proposal writing
✅ Developing SMART objectives, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, budgets and results frameworks
✅ Designing effective Theories of Change to create sustainable impact.

The sessions were facilitated by experienced experts from Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre,whose expertise equipped participants with practical tools to influence policy, engage decision-makers, and develop high-quality, fundable project proposals.

For Girls Evolve, this training marks another important milestone in strengthening our institutional capacity. The knowledge gained will enhance our advocacy for girls and young women, improve the quality of our project proposals, strengthen evidence-based programming, deepen community participation, and enable us to engage more effectively with policymakers and development partners.

28/06/2026

On 23 June 2026,Girls Evolve was honored to participate in the Capacity Building for Women-Led Organizations (WLOs), and Youth-Led Organizations (YLOs) under the Promoting Gender Transformative and Youth Inclusive Democracy in Malawi Project, held at Grand Palace Hotel in Mzuzu.The training was organized by Oxfam in Malawi funded by European Union in Malawi.
The training equipped Girls Evolve with practical knowledge in digital advocacy, law reform, strategic planning, proposal writing, and resource mobilization-critical tools for advancing gender justice and women's political empowerment.

The knowledge and skills gained will strengthen Girls Evolve's ability to advocate more effectively for the rights of women and girls, build strategic partnerships, mobilize sustainable resources, and amplify the voices of young women in decision-making spaces.

10/06/2026

Reusable Pads for Lasting Change: Menstrual Health for Girls in Rumphi🩸

At Girls Evolve, we believe that no girl should miss out on education simply because of her period.

Through our project, "Reusable Pads for Lasting Change: Menstrual Health for Girls in Rumphi," we are addressing period poverty by improving access to safe and sustainable menstrual products, promoting menstrual health, and empowering adolescent girls with the knowledge and confidence they need to manage menstruation with dignity.

On 4 and 5 June, Girls Evolve distributed reusable sanitary pads to 130 female pupils at Chozoli and Nkhwangu primary schools in Rumphi District. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with teachers, Health Surveillance Assistants and Mother Groups, whose support is essential in creating a safe and supportive environment for girls.

By providing reusable pads, this project contributes to: Improved school attendance and academic performance among girls; Reduced stigma and shame surrounding menstruation; Increased awareness and knowledge on menstrual health and hygiene; Promotion of girls' education and empowerment; and Environmental sustainability through the use of reusable menstrual products.

Together, we are ensuring that menstruation is not a barrier to education, confidence, and opportunity.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the 재단법인 숲과나눔 (Koreashe Foundation) for supporting this project and helping us create lasting change in the lives of girls in Rumphi.

13/02/2026

On 12 February 2026, Girls Evolve successfully conducted a Village Savings and Loans (VSL)model training for the third cohort of our Sustainable Women Economic Empowerment in Agribusiness programme in Kanyelere, Rumphi. The session brought together 30 young women from different areas in the district.The training was facilitated by Community Development Assistant Madam M. Mkinga, with support from our field team and community leaders.
The training focused on group formation, leadership roles, constitution development, entrepreneurship, market assessment, and simple business planning. Beyond agribusiness, this project strengthens a culture of saving and internal lending, enabling women to build financial discipline, access small capital, and support one another sustainably. At Girls Evolve, we are committed to advancing women’s economic empowerment by equipping young women with practical skills, financial literacy, and collective systems that align with our goal of building resilient, and economically independent communities.

12/12/2025

Today, Girls Evolve proudly selected and met its 3rd cohort of 30 inspiring women from Chozoli, Kahera and Buwira in Rumphi District for the Sustainable Women Economic Empowerment in Agribusiness (SWEA) Project.

This new cohort marks another milestone in our commitment to empowering rural women with practical tools to build stronger, more resilient livelihoods. Through the SWEA project, the women will receive piglets, business and financial literacy training, and continuous mentorship to help them establish sustainable livestock enterprises.

By providing both resources and knowledge, the project aims to strengthen women’s economic independence, improve household food security, and reduce poverty at community level. SWEA project is helping them transition from limited economic opportunities to viable and profitable agribusiness ventures.

We are excited to see the impact these 30 women will create as they grow their businesses, uplift their families and contribute to more resilient communities.

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