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Today, December 2, 2024, Tingathe conducted a session with youth from Mtandire and surrounding areas in commemoration of World AIDS Day, celebrated annually on December 1. The event took place at the Tingathe One-Stop Centre in Area 56, Mtandire, Lilongwe, and was organized in partnership with the Sexual Reproductive Health Africa Trust (SAT). The program […]

Today, Tingathe hosted its annual Bags of Love event at our One Stop Center in Lilongwe, distributing 124 bags to children from Mtandire, Piyasani, and Msiliza who participate in Tingathe’s Children’s Life Skills Programme. This annual event represents Tingathe’s commitment to empowering youth and Children, and nurturing permanent community connections. Each Bag of Love, made […]

Wahimi Hassan grew up like any other girl with dreams—dreams of becoming someone who could change her family and community. She worked hard from her earliest days in primary school until her final year at Kamuzu Palace Secondary School in Lilongwe. Her future seemed bright. With good exam results, college was the next step. But […]

Yesterday, the Tingathe team had the privilege of participating as an exhibitor at the opening of the iconic Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival, held at the picturesque Fish Eagle Bay Lodge in Nkhotakota. This year’s festival is particularly special, marking Malawi’s 60th anniversary of independence and the 20th anniversary of the festival’s inception in […]

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 […]