Young women under the renewable energy pathway confidently repair solar gadgets during the Market Expo, challenging stereotypes in a field often viewed as male dominated. Young people under the Green Jobs for Adolescents and Youth Project transformed Banda Market in Sub Traditional Authority Mkutumula, Ntcheu, into a vibrant center of innovation and entrepreneurship during a market expo organized to showcase businesses established through the project. The youth, who were trai

Linice Sanga, Program Manager at CRECCOM, monitors a BeFIT learning session at Malabada Primary School in Blantyre City and shares her experience observing learners actively engaging in tablet-enabled literacy and numeracy lessons. Usually, when visitors enter a classroom, there is a little bit of drama. Learners suddenly sit up straight, some become unusually quiet, while others stare at you as though you have arrived with sweets hidden in your bag. But my visit to Malabada

CRECCOM officers following workshop proceedings during the SBC engagement meeting. CRECCOM is participating in a three-day stakeholder workshop in Lilongwe aimed at strengthening collaboration and shaping Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions under the Climate Resilient Health and Well-Being for Rural Communities in Southern Malawi (CHWBRC) programme. The workshop, convened by Save the Children Malawi, has brought together implementing partners including Catholic He

Fanny smiling confidently at Nakamba CBE, embracing her second chance at learning In Mulanje District, many children face barriers that make staying in school difficult. For 14-year-old Fanny, challenges at home forced her to stop attending school while in Standard 5. Coming from a large family with limited resources, Fanny often struggled to access basic school materials and consistent support for her education. Over time, these challenges affected her confidence and partici

Manduweni Group members proudly stand in their thriving cabbage garden, showcasing the power of collective investment and teamwork through the SP-GEAR project. What started as a simple village savings group in Chinombo Jere Village under T/A Mtwalo in Mzimba North has now become a growing symbol of determination, teamwork, and economic transformation. The Manduweni Group, made up of 18 members (10 men and 8 women) was formed in December 2024 through support from Community-Bas

Maria Agnese Arban appreciates a low-cost drip irrigation system demonstrated by Arthur Chimwala, showcasing how recycled plastic bottles are being used to sustain crop production in dry conditions. A delegation from the European Union (EU) to Malawi has visited the Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) to appreciate the organisation’s work in improving livelihoods among young people, women, and vulnerable communities. The delegation, led by Maria Agnese Arban,

Mussa Honde feeds his dairy cows at his homestead in Ekwaiweni At 67, Mussa Honde of Ekwaiweni never anticipated that a single investment decision would alter the trajectory of his life. For years, he relied on the government's Social Cash Transfer Program (SCTP) to make ends meet, struggling to provide for his family and fulfill basic needs. Today, however, he proudly gestures towards a dairy cow grazing near his home, a testament to newfound stability. "Life has now improve

CRECCOM team meeting with Malawi’s Former Secretary of Education as part of research consultations. Young people in Malawi are moving from the margins to shaping the education policies that affect their future. Through its Collaborative Research and Action approach, CRECCOM, in partnership with the Network for Education Systems Transformation (NEST), has created space for youth to engage policymakers and highlight gaps between education systems, labour market needs, and real-

Graduating youths pose for a group photo The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM), as a key implementing partner in the Green Jobs for Adolescents and Youth Project, has celebrated the graduation of 100 youths equipped with practical skills for sustainable livelihoods. The graduates successfully completed hands-on training in ecotourism, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy—key sectors aimed at promoting green economic opportunities among young people

Chibwana handing over items The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to community resilience and humanitarian support following a joint relief mission to families displaced by recent floods in Chirunga Camp, Traditional Authority Mwambo, in Zomba. The visit was led by CRECCOM Executive Director, Alinafe Ireen Chibwana, alongside partners from Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) and IsraAID. The delegation delivered essential relief

Mitawa II Primary School Mothergroup Before the intervention, Mitawa II Primary School in Ntata Zone, Traditional Authority Tombondia in Mulanje District, faced challenges that are all too common in rural Malawi: poor sanitation facilities, limited community ownership of school welfare, and an environment that quietly discouraged adolescent girls from fully participating in school life. With an enrollment of 1,207 learners (610 boys and 597 girls), the pressure on existing fa

Margaret Kapesa hands over the laptop to Principal Education Officer Hartley Kaluwa on behalf of CRECCOM. The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) has donated a laptop to the Mulanje District Education Office to enhance operational efficiency and support the implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BEFIT) Programme. The donation was made in response to a request from the district education office, which highlighte

CRECCOM staff engage a Community Theatre Group in TA Kuntumanje, Zomba District, during verification visits aimed at identifying theatre groups to support climate and health awareness through participatory drama. The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) has commenced verification visits for Community Theatre Groups (CTGs) in Traditional Authority Kuntumanje in Zomba District as part of preparations to strengthen community engagement under the Climate Resilient

Project Partners and Stakeholders Pose for a Group Photo at the Green Jobs Dissemination Workshop The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) participated in the National Dissemination Workshop on the Analysis of Policy Instruments Related to Green Jobs and Skills in Malawi, held in Lilongwe under the theme “Unlocking Green Jobs for Malawi’s Youth: Policy Coherence, Skills Development and Strategic Investment.” The dissemination meeting forms part of the Green Jo

CRECCOM Senior Program Officer, Zione Musa, delivering a presentation during the teacher orientation meeting, guiding educators on practical strategies to strengthen inclusive transition and integration of CBE learners into formal primary education. CRECCOM, under the Girls Get Equal 2 (GGE 2) Project funded by Norad through Plan International Malawi, conducted orientation meetings for Standard 1–5 teachers in primary schools hosting Complementary Basic Education (CBE) centre

Chiradzulu district education leaders after the BEFIT review meeting, reaffirming their commitment to improving foundational learning. District education leaders in Chiradzulu convened for a review meeting of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BeFIT) programme, reaffirming their collective commitment to strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy in the district. BeFIT is a Government of Malawi initiative designed to improve foundationa

The European Union, UNICEF, and officials from the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare conducted a joint monitoring visit to Mzimba North and Mzimba South to assess progress under the SP-GEAR project. Under this initiative, CRECCOM is supporting Output 2 in Mzimba North, Mzimba South, and Zomba. The three-day mission aimed to appreciate implementation progress through direct engagement with community structures benefiting from the project. Using Focus

Local and international partners at the Localisation Bootcamp in Lilongwe. This week in Lilongwe, CRECCOM is engaging in a significant dialogue on the future of development at the Localisation Bootcamp, organized by the Save the Children Malawi–Zimbabwe Cluster in partnership with Save the Children Norway. This event has convened both local and international partners to explore practical approaches to shifting power, enhancing locally led initiatives, and fostering equitable

The Phalombe District and Zonal Implementation Teams pose together following the review meeting. Education officials in Phalombe District met to review the progress of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BeFIT) program, which is being implemented in 19 primary schools across the four zones of Nambiro, Mpesa, Nazombe, and Migowi. The District Implementation Team (DIT) and Zonal Implementation Teams (ZITs) shared updates highlighting the stride

MacLay carefully crafting a product MacLay Langwani is confidently progressing to Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery at Ntonda Community Technical College. He is one of the youths who benefited from the Youth Economic Empowerment (YEE) Project under Mwala Youth Club, located in GVH Namboya, Sub–TA Mkutumula. Since its establishment, the club has engaged in village savings and loans and piecework to raise funds at club level. MacLay, a 25-year-old from a female-headed household,