The Dickson's: Such a happy family now. Dickson Selemani and his wife, Mervis Dickson, reside with their child in Group Village Head Kumwinji, under Traditional Authority Nkapita in Zomba. As recipients of the Social Cash Transfer Programme, known locally as Mtukula Pakhomo, they faced challenges with food security and lacked adequate housing. Although the couple possessed the skills to manufacture aluminium pots, their limited capital restricted their production and sales ca

Members of the group in their tomato garden. Healthy fruit. The Mgwirizano 2 Savings and Loan Group, located in Group Village Head Minama, Traditional Authority Malemia in Zomba District, has allocated MK700,000 towards crop production. Prior to receiving seed capital through the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) project, members underwent training in business management, saving, and borrowing. According to Group Chairperson Fanny Bauleni, this

The high table at the regional dialogue on education and climate change in Zimbabwe. The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) is participating in a regional dialogue on education and climate change taking place at Cresta Lodge, Harare, Zimbabwe, at the invitation of CARE International in Zimbabwe. CRECCOM is represented by its Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Coordinator, Thomas Chimwaza, at the event, which brings together education and climat

CRECCOM Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist David Ndala presents findings of the research. CRECCOM has presented findings from a collaborative Youth Agency research study at the Global Symposium on Strengthening Education Ecosystems through Collaborative Research and Action, held on 20 August 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Representing CRECCOM at the symposium were Project Manager Linice Sanga and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist David Ndala. The presentation formed

The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) will tomorrow, 20 August 2026, participate in the Global Symposium on Strengthening Education Ecosystems through Collaborative Research and Action in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. CRECCOM will be represented by Programs Manager Linice Sanga and Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist David Ndala. The symposium will bring together educators, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and young people from different countries. Th

Taught to care for trees while young. Before the introduction of structured disaster risk management (DRM) initiatives, schools in Mulanje and Phalombe, some of Malawi’s most disaster-prone districts, often found themselves reacting to crises rather than preparing for them. Floods would come, cyclones would sweep through, and learning would be disrupted, sometimes for weeks. At Chisambe Primary School in Mathambi Zone in Mulanje, these realities were not just stories; they we

Officials from the European Union and the Embassy of Ireland spent a day traveling across Zomba District to observe how the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) project is empowering vulnerable households to build sustainable livelihoods through skills training, savings groups, and enterprise development. Funded by the European Union and the Government of Ireland through UNICEF Malawi, the SP-GEAR Project complements the Government of Malawi's Soc

Blessings Magaleta in BeFIT room. Prior to the implementation of the Building Education Foundations through Innovation and Technology (BeFIT) program at Chimwamesi Primary School, Blessings Magaleta faced challenges in keeping pace with classroom lessons. He struggled with understanding basic literacy and numeracy concepts, lacked confidence, and seldom engaged in class activities. His mother, Margaret Magaleta, often had to motivate him to complete his school assignments, ye

Rose is communicating with the DCDO about her rice business. "The seed capital enabled me to expand my rice business and increase profitability. I have already purchased 10 iron sheets for my house and have begun saving at the bank to ensure a better future for my family," states Rose Umali. Rose Umali, a Female-Led Enterprise (FLE) from Malemia in Zomba, exemplifies how access to seed capital can transform a small business into a pathway to financial stability. Prior to rece

Eliza and her husband watering their vegetables. "When we received the seed capital support, we finally had the opportunity to invest in our farming. Our vegetables are growing very well, and we are hopeful that the income will help us achieve our dreams," says Eliza Namtali. Eliza Namtali from GVH Mwembere, Traditional Authority Mwembere in Zomba district, is one of the beneficiaries whose livelihood has significantly improved through seed capital support through the Social

Idah Mumba proudly displays the cabbages and onions she sells as part of her growing business supported by the SP-GEAR project. For years, Idah Mumba, 50, of GVH Lameck Ndhlovu, Traditional Authority Mzikubola in Mzimba South, struggled to provide for her large family. As a beneficiary of Malawi's Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP), life was a constant battle to secure enough food and meet basic household needs. Today, her story is one of resilience, entrepreneurship, and

Traditional healers participate in a group discussion during the CHWBRC engagement meeting. Traditional healers remain the first point of contact for many rural communities seeking healthcare, yet they are often excluded from formal health systems. As climate change continues to alter disease patterns across Malawi, strengthening collaboration between traditional healers and the public health sector is becoming increasingly important. To bridge this gap, the Creative Centre f

CRECCOM and Ministry of Education officials discuss the implementation of the CBM-supported Tiwaphunzitse 2 Project during FLEX 2026. The Ministry of Education has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the implementation of the Tiwaphunzitse 2 Project, a three-year initiative aimed at improving inclusive early grade literacy for learners with disabilities in Malawi. The commitment was made during a meeting held on the sidelines of the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (

CRECCOM's Nephitaly Benister presents Malawi's Community-to-Classroom Accountability and Support Model at Africa FLEX 2026. How can Africa unlock the full potential of communities to improve children's learning? That question took centre stage during Session 3D at the Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2026), where Malawi showcased an innovative approach that is redefining community engagement in education. Opening the discussion, Ms Joyce Saukira, Deputy Director, D

The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) is participating in the 2026 Africa Foundational Learning Exchange (FLEX 2026) from 15-17 July 2026, one of the continent's premier education forums, being held at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. The three-day conference has attracted approximately 500 participants, including 34 African Ministers of Education, senior government officials, development partners, researchers, civil society org

Communities validate climate and health findings under the CHWBRC project. Community leaders and local structures across six districts in Southern Malawi are validating findings from a formative study and helping shape interventions under the Climate Resilient Health and Well-being Project for Rural Communities in Southern Malawi (CHWBRC). The community entry meetings, which have been taking place in Ntcheu, Balaka, Zomba, Mangochi, Machinga and Phalombe, are aimed at sharing

CRECCOM Director of Programmes Levison Lijoni hands over scholastic materials to government officials for distribution. More than 300 learners in Mulanje and Phalombe districts have received tailored scholastic support through the Girls Get Equal (GGE) 2.0 Project, a consortium initiative implemented by Plan International Malawi, Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) and Point of Progress (POP) with financial support from the Norwegian Agency for Development Co

Sensitization and bank account opening with the selected SLGs and FLEs at Mpherembe in Mzimba north. More than 1,600 vulnerable enterprises across Zomba, Mzimba North and Mzimba South have received a significant economic boost following the disbursement of over MWK 952 million in seed capital under the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) Project. Implemented by the Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) in partnership with UNICEF an

Meeting in progress during the Mulanje District Executive Committee orientation on the Tiwaphunzitse 2 project. The Mulanje District Executive Committee (DEC) has approved the implementation of CRECCOM's Tiwaphunzitse 2 project, clearing the way for activities aimed at improving early grade literacy among learners with disabilities. Funded by CBM International, the three-year project, "Tiwaphunzitse 2: Increased Early Grade Literacy of Learners with Disability Through Empower

The latest Network for Education Systems Transformation (NEST) Malawi report, Learning What Matters in Malawi: From Policy to Holistic Skills Development for Secondary School Students, is now available, offering fresh evidence on how Malawi's secondary education system can better equip young people with the skills needed to thrive in the 21st century. The report examines the extent to which Malawi's education policies and secondary education system enable learners to develop