Tag: Malawi

Women carry water from Chitete river

World Water Day 2025: Scarcity in Malawi

On this side of the globe access to clean and safe water rarely crosses our minds but for the Global South – water is more precious than ever. Globally,...
women in Malawi hold placards calling for climate action & protection of the environment.

World Wildlife Day 2025: Climate Action in Zomba

“Remember we are not the last inhabitants of this world; we share it with future generations, so let’s take care of our common home” Last week, with joy and...
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World Soil Day 2024

It should be pretty obvious why soil is so important – without good fertile soil, we go without food. But soil quality doesn’t just affect our ability to produce...
women farmers tend to their plant nursey in Cueicok, South Sudan

Disaster Risk Reduction Day 2024

This year’s theme is focused on the role of education in ‘protecting and empowering youth for a disaster-free future’ (UN). Thanks to your support we are empowering marginalised communities...
youth climate activists pose with sign demanding climate action, Malawi

World Youth Day 2024: Climate Champions!

This World Youth Day, we are showcasing the passionate advocacy work of African youth, who are bringing their energy and skills to bring positive change to their communities. Partnered...
children working farm with organic manure

The future is in soil!

When we think of climate action often we focus on the skies and the greenhouse affect causing rising temperatures and sea levels but it is important to look down...
pumpkin crops and agroforestry in Kasungu, Malawi.

More than just a bicycle

Men and women like Phalles Ng’oma are among the trailblazers who are passing down knowledge on climate smart agriculture practices to their local and neighbouring communities. We have partnered...

The Gift of a Bike

This Lent we are supporting teachers in getting to school and women farmers getting to the market. In South Sudan, generations have not had the chance to go to...

Saved by Mango Trees

I felt such an affiliation with Malawi. Known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, I saw firsthand how Malawi and its people live up to their reputation when I...
women collecting water from river in Thiba village, Malawi. they walk with buckets carried over their heads.

Two Tales for World Water Day

This year’s World Water Day theme is focused on ‘peace’ and for good reason. Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when...
children in their school uniforms plant trees in Malawi

World Day of Forests 2024

March 21st is dedicated to the world’s forests and the important role they play in cooling our atmosphere as well as being home to most animals and plant species...
Climate activists at Code Red for Humanity rally post in red t-shirts and red posters calling for environmental policy

World Social Justice Day 2024: We Are In This Together

Ahead of World Day of Social Justice, Martha Phiri, the Policy and Advocacy officer with the Jesuit Centre for Ecology & Development (JCED) in Malawi writes about an exciting...