CRECCOM Trains School and Community Structures Under GGE 2.0 Project in Mulanje

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 trainings started on 18 June 2026 and are being conducted in clusters. The first phase, held from 18 to 19 June, brought together participants from Namphongo, Dyanyama and Namulenga clusters. Another round of trainings is scheduled for 22 to 23 June, targeting Mathambi, Maveya and Ntata clusters before similar activities are rolled out in Phalombe District.

The trainings build on achievements made during the previous phase of the project, which reached 15 schools in Mulanje and 8 schools in Phalombe. Under the current phase, the project is targeting an additional 22 schools in Mulanje and 8 schools in Phalombe, bringing the overall target to 50 schools in Mulanje and 23 schools in Phalombe.

Group discussions in progress as participants reflect on their roles in creating safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments for learners.

Each participating school is represented by 10 members drawn from key school and community structures, including School Management Committees (SMCs), Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Mother Groups (MGs), and Child Protection Workers (CPWs). The trained representatives are expected to share the knowledge and skills acquired with fellow committee members at their respective schools and communities. To support this process, participants are provided with reporting templates to document and report back on the cascading activities.

The training covers a range of topics designed to strengthen school governance and community engagement. These include disaster risk management, the importance of education, effective coordination among school structures, child protection, and community participation in school development.

The Girls Get Equal (GGE) 2.0 Project is being implemented through a consortium comprising CRECCOM, Point of Progress (POP), and Plan International Malawi (PIM), with financial support from NORAD.

Through these trainings, the project seeks to strengthen the capacity of school and community structures to support learners, particularly girls, and contribute to improved educational outcomes in Mulanje and Phalombe districts.