As poverty and unemployment continue to be challenges for many young people in Malawi, some are finding ways to create their own opportunities through skills training and hard work. In Mpingu, Lilongwe, Aubrey Kanjala is one of those young people. He is a tailor and also a farmer. When you meet him today, he speaks […]
Life does not always allow people to choose where they begin, but it often gives them a chance to choose where they are going. There is a saying that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. For Thokozani Banda, a youth from Mtandire in Lilongwe, that step began in 2025 when […]
Today, the Tingathe offices came alive with energy, laughter and creativity as women gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day. Instead of the traditional speeches and formalities, the day unfolded as a lively experience, a celebration centred on the power of women teaching women. The purpose of the event was to create a space where women […]
Do you know that acquiring multiple vocational skills can mean having multiple sources of income? Dorcas Machinjiri knows this very well. It is a lived experience. Dorcas is a Tingathe Vocational Training alumna from Mtandire in Lilongwe. She is a trained carpenter, tailor and fashion designer. All these skills were acquired at Tingathe. Her journey […]
Economic inequality remains one of the realities slowing development in many communities across Malawi. Poverty does not affect only those who experience it directly. When families, relatives or neighbours struggle financially, the effects spread across communities, weakening local economies and making progress harder for everyone. These challenges become even more visible during difficult times such […]
Have you ever tried to solve a puzzle by fixing only one piece, while leaving the rest untouched? No matter how much effort you put into that single piece, the puzzle remains incomplete. This is how many communities experience poverty, climate change and environmental degradation. These challenges are connected and trying to solve one without […]
It was a cloudy afternoon in Mtandire when we visited Patricia Msunda, a Tingathe Training Program alumna who graduated in May 2025 after seven months of Tailoring and Fashion Design training. This visit was part of Tingathe’s routine follow-up six months after graduation, a practice meant to check on progress, celebrate wins, and understand the […]
Have you ever wondered how knowledge is acquired? Is it only through textbooks, lectures or assignments, or does real learning come when you step out of the classroom and immerse yourself in practical experience? At Tingathe, we firmly believe that the path to meaningful knowledge and leadership is through hands-on engagement. That is why internships […]
Today, we had a wonderful time with our Children Life Skills participants at both Njewa and Tingathe One Stop centers. The children took part in a session on Career and Goal Setting, which helps them think about their future, dream big, and learn how to set goals and make plans to achieve them—even when they […]
Today, Tingathe participated in the launch of the Civil Society Social Protection Network (CSSPN) Strategic Plan 2025–2030 at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe. The event brought together key stakeholders, including the embassies of Germany and Ireland, development partners, representatives from the Government of Malawi, and various civil society organisations. The goal was to raise awareness about […]
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