We are pleased to introduce the Amayi amu Msika Project, an initiative being implemented by the Centre for Child Development and Research (CCDR) in Mngwangwa EPA, TA Kabudula, Lilongwe District. The project seeks to empower women in Village Savings and Loan (VSL) groups through improved access to markets and financial services, with the broader aim of increasing household income, strengthening food security, and promoting women’s economic empowerment. Working closely with community leaders, farmers’ organizations, VSL groups, and government structures, CCDR...

Since the onset of the project in June 2023, the project has met with challenges especially in its procurement process and most of the building materials has significantly risen than anticipated due to the continual devaluation of kwacha and shortage of fuel. With this, the project did not manage to achieve its goals within its planned schedule and budget leading to unfinished work.2.1 Project goal To provide relief support to 29 victim households of Cyclone Freddy in Masikini village. 2.1.1...

As one way of improving the livelihood of the communities surrounding Dzalanyama forest reserve, the project is working on improving biodiversity through climate resilient agriculture and biogas production. Under this objective, there were a number of activities that were conducted.1.4.1     Manure Formulation Demonstration   On 5th July 2023, the project conducted a demonstration activity for the formulation of manure for climate resilient agriculture. The objective of the activity was to showcase the formulation of organic manure in preparation for irrigation farming...