Malawi
In one of the lowest-income countries in the world, we create possibilities through agricultural programs, vocational training for young people, and savings and loan groups.
Situation
No food, no education, and no future.
Half of Malawi's population lives in severe poverty. The reasons are varied: small farming plots, agricultural practices that deplete soil fertility over time, and rural migration due to a lack of job opportunities in the countryside. Additionally, increasingly extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and floods, contribute to growing food shortages, leaving many people hungry.
In our project areas, 8 out of 10 children and young people live in families that are severely affected by poverty and illness (HIV/AIDS). Most of them drop out of school early due to a lack of funds for tuition, and many young women become pregnant as teenagers. All of this often results in no other future for them but a life of poverty.
Overview
One of the lowest income countries.
At 118,480 km2, Malawi is around three times the size of Switzerland.
20 million people live in Malawi, which is twice as many as in Switzerland.
169th place out of 191 countries in the Human Development Index - Switzerland is in first place.
Agriculture contributes 70% to GDP compared to less than 1% in Switzerland.
38 out of every 1,000 babies die in Malawi - ten times more than in Switzerland.
Our Malawi projects
Impressions from the visits.
Vision
We create comprehensive and long-term prospects for thousands of farming families and young people in regions severely affected by poverty. Our aid projects always consist of several focal points such as agriculture, vocational training and financial foundations. We are convinced that only holistic aid can create sustainable possibilities.
Approach
Diverse livelihoods.
Together with two local partner organizations, World Relief Malawi (WRM) and the Evangelical Association of Malawi (EAM), we are working on three projects in three neglected regions of Malawi in the areas of agriculture, vocational training, and saving and investing.
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Agriculture
Support for greater food security
In training sessions, farming families learn about ecological farming methods, new irrigation techniques, vegetable gardening, efficient wood use for cooking, modern livestock practices, and how to make their own fertilizer. This boosts their crop yields, enables a more balanced diet, reduces fertilizer costs, and aids in combating droughts. As a result, the food security and income stability of these farming families improve sustainably.
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Vocational training
Vocational training for livelihood security.
At-risk youth receive vocational training in trades such as metalwork, sewing, baking, carpentry, and others that are in high demand in the local job market. They learn how to start their own businesses and sell their products. Strengthening their social skills is also an essential part of the training. This way, young people gain the opportunity for a stable income, contribute to the local economy, and are less likely to migrate to the cities.
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Saving and investing
With micro-loans toward a secure livelihood
Farmers – mostly women – meet weekly or monthly in savings and loan groups, where they pool money and provide each other with small loans. Through training, participants gain financial knowledge and entrepreneurial skills. The savings and loan groups allow farming families to plan financially in the long term by saving and taking out small loans. This ensures them a secure livelihood.
Impact
Every donation changes lives in Malawi.
4,500 farming familiesare part of savings and loan groups
This enables them to build financial security and gives them the opportunity to invest sustainably in their business, creating possibilities for themselves and their families.
300 young people receive an apprenticeship in high-demand occupations
And this in a country where only 35 out of 100,000 young people complete vocational training. This enables them to support themselves and their families while contributing to the local economy.
2,300 farmers receive training in sustainable farming methods
As a result, they harvest more crops and their fruit ripens later, which enables them to have a more balanced diet. Self-produced fertilizer massively reduces their cultivation costs.
Possibilitieschange lives
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Quality and transparency
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We carry out our global aid projects not only with great dedication but also with the highest standards of quality and transparency to ensure your donation has the greatest impact. This is confirmed by various certifications, and through the KoGe umbrella organization, ena is accredited with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).
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Transparency
ZEWO seal of approval
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Quality
ISO 9001:2015
The ISO 9001:2015 certification attests that our aid organization complies with quality and organizational standards and is constantly developing these further.
Responsibility
CHS Alliance
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Relevance
SDC
Our long-standing cooperation with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) as part of the umbrella organization KoGe ensures that we are a professional partner.
About us
Effective emergency aid and development cooperation.
As a relief organization, we provide life-changing opportunities worldwide through effective, straightforward assistance. We are committed to both short- and medium-term emergency aid, as well as long-term development cooperation. Based on mutual respect and an understanding of local needs, we focus primarily on livelihoods, education, health, and peace. The responsible and impactful use of entrusted donations is confirmed by the ZEWO quality seal and our commitment to the standards of the CHS Alliance.