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As we wandered through the streets of Kawale in Lilongwe, the words of Malawi’s celebrated musician, Skeffa Chimoto, played on a loop in my mind: Kubadwila banja laumphawi tingati vuto siiwe, koma kuzafa mphawi apo ndiye vuto ndiwe,’ which translates to ‘Being born into a poor family is not a choice, but dying a poor […]

“It has been there for generations. Our forefathers used it, and so do we. What choice do we have? Other options are too expensive.” These are the statements we hear from the communities we serve when we ask them why they continue to rely on charcoal made from wood. It is a sentiment echoed across […]

There is an old saying that goes, “If you want to walk fast, walk alone. But if you want to go far, walk with someone.” At Tingathe, this wisdom echoes through the very fabric of our mission, serving as a principle that fuels our commitment to changing lives in peri-urban communities. Our journey is a […]

My name is Victoria Majamanda, and I am a 14-year-old student at Wykenham Collegiate in South Africa. Recently, I had the opportunity to intern at Tingathe, where I gained valuable insight into the organization’s work and what it means to operate within the civil society space From what I understand, Tingathe is a non-governmental organization […]

Chilly winds greeted us as we arrived in Kampini, located in Lilongwe, Malawi’s capital. The early morning air was crisp, hinting at the warmth to come as the sun began its ascent. Amidst the mist, people in Kampini were already busy preparing for the day ahead. Among them was Chikondi Banda, a young man from […]

If you are in Lilongwe and need beautiful flowers or tree seedlings for your home or community, head to Kanengo, near Salima turn-off. On the right-hand side, as you head towards Lumbadzi, you will find Samuel Kalisto. He is an alumnus of the Tingathe Vocational Training Programme (TTP). Samuel graduated with a specialization in Peri-urban […]

Today, we hosted a community leaders engagement meeting with leaders from Mtandile and surrounding areas at our community center in Mtandire. The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen relationships with these leaders. We were privileged to have Malawi’s Former Inspector General of Police, Loti Dzonzi, as our guest of honour. In his speech, he […]

“I have a passion for social work,” said Paulina Kothlow, a volunteer from Germany who spent the month of May working with Tingathe organization. With prior social work experience in Costa Rica, Paulina decided to extend her service to Africa, particularly Malawi, as she prepares to attend university, where she will study Social Work. Paulina’s […]

Today, Tingathe participated in a consultation meeting organized by the National Youth Council of Malawi to discuss ideas for the 2024-2029 Youth Strategic Plan. The meeting brought together representatives from youth-led organizations and the Lilongwe City Council to address critical issues affecting the youth and explore potential solutions. Key issues raised included unemployment, poverty, and […]

He greeted us with a bright smile as we entered his workplace. “Thank you, Tingathe team for transforming my life. You made my dream come true, and I am excited to see you again,” he said warmly. His voice echoed gratitude, and we sensed the change within him. In front of us stood Michael Million, […]