If we were to encapsulate our efforts in Mpamba, Nkahata Bay across 2015, we’d say that we’ve been “sowing seeds”. Working shoulder to shoulder with community is central to our work and we recognise that this is not a process that can be rushed and forced into convenient timelines.
Read MoreEmpower Malawi has been working with villages in the Kapita region for 5 years. This has involved partnership across a range of developmental projects ranging from access to finance through a community bank, the construction of a community centre,
Read MoreThe people of Kapita are still working on their Community Centre, 3 years since it was started. In August 2016, Empower Malawi supported the people of Kapita to complete the whole outer structure of the Earthship that gives it its flower petal shape.
Read MoreGreetings everyone. We at Empower Projects are always talking about “SACCOs”! So we thought we’d take some time to explain what they are and why we think they are so great! Community Savings and Credit Cooperatives
Read MoreHi everyone, Bright Msuku here with some good news. In the mid of 2014 Empower Malawi extended its projects to a new area of Mpamba in Nkhata-Bay district. Mpamba is a vibrant agro based marketing area. Approximately Mpamba has 38 villages and an approximate population of 10, 000 people.
Read MoreWe are hiring! We are looking for a Field Officer for our Kapita Project in Mzimba to start work as soon as practically possible. The field officer will be based right in the community to work on daily basis with community leaders, project committee members and other stakeholders.
Read MoreSo far there has been good progress. More and more people now understand what our project is about and in particular they understand their roles to achieving our vision of making Kapita a self reliant area, with booming businesses powered by green energy.
Read MoreIt’s been a while since we’ve published a post but don’t let that mislead you, we’ve been super busy! We have a whole string of updates on the horizon but I will start with what’s happening on the ground right now.
Read MoreFirst and foremost, I have to apologise for the rather large delay in sending this out to everyone. While our time in Africa was amazing, I had the misfortune of contracting a serious strain of Malaria along the way.
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