CRECCOM Introduces Tiwaphunzitse 2 Project to Mulanje District Education Technical Working Group

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 towards strengthening inclusive education in the district.

Funded by Christian Blind Mission (CBM), the project will be implemented from 2026 to 2029 in Chikala and Chikomwe education zones in Zomba District and Mombo and Maveya education zones in Mulanje District.

Mulanje Principal Education Officer, Hurtley Kalua, emphasises a point during discussions on the Tiwaphunzitse 2 Project.

The project aims to improve early grade literacy among 15,500 learners in Standards 1 and 2, including children with disabilities, while strengthening the capacity of 245 teachers, 490 School Management Committee members, four Primary Education Advisors, and parents and guardians.

Through Tiwaphunzitse 2, teachers will be equipped with the skills to adapt instructional goals, teaching methods, learning materials, and assessment approaches to meet the diverse learning needs of all children. The project will also empower parents, families, and communities to play a more active role in removing barriers that hinder children's learning, participation, school attendance, and academic achievement.

In addition, the initiative will strengthen coordination among the Ministries responsible for Education, Gender, and Health by supporting robust and institutionalised collaboration with clearly defined roles and responsibilities for the implementation of inclusive education.

Participants follow the presentations attentively during the DETWG meeting as stakeholders discuss the Tiwaphunzitse 2 Project.

The District Education Technical Working Group welcomed the initiative and endorsed the project for submission to the District Executive Committee (DEC), paving the way for its implementation.

CRECCOM is excited about this milestone and looks forward to working closely with government ministries, district structures, development partners, schools, communities, parents, and other stakeholders to ensure that every child—including those with disabilities—has equitable access to quality education and the opportunity to develop strong foundational literacy skills for lifelong learning.