Women celebrate International Women’s Day through skill and solidarity

A group of women gathered around a table under a simple shelter, attentively watching a demonstration involving bowls, bottles, and containers. One woman holds a microphone while explaining the process, as others observe closely. In the foreground, large sacks and covered bowls sit on the table, suggesting a hands-on training or community workshop, likely focused on food preparation or small-scale production.

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 […]

The shade of tomorrow starts today

Someone planted a tree years ago and today we sit under its shade. The comfort we enjoy now exists because someone chose to think beyond their own time. At Tingathe, this understanding continues to guide our environmental work, the belief that caring for nature today is an investment in the future we may never personally […]

One woman many skills many paths

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 […]

Strengthening livelihoods through the Tingathe alumni loan initiative

A group of women and youth stand outside a Tingathe training centre building in Malawi, smiling and waving at the camera. They are dressed in colourful traditional clothing and casual wear, showing a sense of unity and celebration, with the training facility visible in the background.

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 […]

Catherine Ching’ombe Learning through Experience at Tingathe

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 […]

Tingathe at the Set It Off Free Women-Led Festival 2025

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Tingathe participated in the Set It Off Free Women-Led Festival 2025 held at the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) NRC campus. The event was organised by Dusty Orange Projects Et Al (DOPE Malawi)—the team behind the Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival—in collaboration with the European Union […]

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