Our Latest Stories

05 Mar, 2025

Hope amid hardship—Mary’s story

Nsanje, Malawi – For Mary Daimoni, a 25-year-old single mother from Group Village Dick, Traditional Authority Ndamera, life has been an uphill battle. As a person with disability, farming is nearly impossible for her, making it difficult to provide for her 7-year-old daughter. The ongoing dr...

25 Feb, 2025

A brighter future: Solar-powered irrigation brings hope to farmers in Balaka.

On February 20, 2025, farmers in Sub-Traditional Authority (STA) Phimbi witnessed the transformative power of solar irrigation, expressing joy and gratitude for this life-changing opportunity. STA Phimbi, Alfred Muhajiri, highlighted how the solar pumps will empower women and young farmers to grow h...

12 Feb, 2025

A life-changing gift: Winesi Soko`s journey to Self-reliance.

"I do not know how to express my joy. Receiving these goats is a dream come true for me and my family, these goats will help me raise money for school fees and ease the burden of buying expensive fertilizer. I plan to use their dung to make organic manure for my crops." Winesi Soko from Group Villag...

03 Feb, 2025

From struggles to abundance: A Father's journey through Agroecology.

Davison Chauluka, a father of four from Group Village Namasalima in the Traditional Authority of Kuntumanji, Zomba District, once faced the daunting challenge of providing enough food for his family. "Life was tough. Buying food daily was difficult and it was hard to ensure there was enough for my f...

28 Jan, 2025

Alice Francisco`s dream realized: Strengthening Production and Market Capacity Project.

"I learnt the techniques of irrigation farming. I grew maize, eggplants, pepper, tomatoes and ended up with a bumper harvest. I sold the produce and made over MK2 million. I then reinvested that money into a Village Savings and Loan (VSL) group to earn more interest. With the earnings, I was able to...

10 Dec, 2024

From struggle to success: Esmy’s journey to resilience and prosperity.

In the heart of Group Village Headman Nkaya, Traditional Authority Nkaya in Balaka District, lives Esmy Edward, a 44-year-old single mother of five children. Esmy`s journey is a testament to resilience, empowerment and the transformative power of community development initiatives.Not long ago, Esmy ...