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

Cross-section of members of the Mulanje District Education Technical Working Group (DETWG) during the meeting where CRECCOM officially introduced the Tiwaphunzitse 2 Project The Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) has officially introduced the Tiwaphunzitse 2 (Increased Early Grade Literacy of Learners with Disability through Empowering Teachers and Guardians) Project to the Mulanje District Education Technical Working Group (DETWG), marking an important step

Hopeson Banda inspects his maize and tomato field in Gwaza Village, where he is applying sustainable agriculture practices acquired through the GJ4AY Project. At just 24 years old, Hopeson Banda of Gwaza Village in Traditional Authority Ganya, Ntcheu District, is proving that with the right skills and determination, young people can transform their lives and become agents of change in their communities. Not long ago, Hopeson, like many young people in rural communities, faced

Khwalala Primary School Headteacher, Brighton Mbetewa, addresses parents and community members during a sensitisation meeting aimed at improving learner attendance and maximizing learning time under the BeFIT Programme. Poor learner attendance, particularly on market days, has been identified as one of the challenges affecting learning outcomes at Khwalala Primary School in Phalombe District. To address the issue, the school recently organized a community sensitisation meetin

Participants pose for a group photo after a GGE 2.0 training in Mulanje, where school and community structures were equipped with skills to support safe and inclusive learning environments. CRECCOM has commenced a series of trainings for school and community structures in Mulanje District under the Girls Get Equal (GGE) 2.0 Project, aimed at strengthening community participation in creating safe, inclusive and supportive learning environments for learners. The two-day trainin

John Mkhize, a Mtapwa road user who plies motorcycle hire (kabaza) uses the bridge after its completion Located in the area of Senior Group Village Headman Maliro under Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi district, Chikomwe CBO is one of the five community-based organisations in Malawi that have benefited from the Milimo Local Capacity Building Activity, which was implemented by the Creative Centre for Community Mobilisation (CRECCOM) from 2021 to 2025 with 1.7 million US

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