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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, we hosted a graduation ceremony at our community center in Mtandire for 132 women who completed our Tingathe Geni Programme. This programme is designed to empower vulnerable communities and promote entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on supporting women and youth engaged in or aspiring to engage in micro and small businesses. The curriculum of […]

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, […]

Today has been an exciting day as we hosted a refresher training session for the 2022 and 2023 beneficiaries of the Tingathe Training Programme and Tingathe Geni (formerly Azimai Tingathe Geni), ), under the theme “Dream, Innovate, Build, and Collaborate: Celebrating Alumni Achievements.” The main goal of this training was to ensure continuous progress and […]

When Vida Mtonya learned that she was selected to benefit from this year’s Tingathe Geni Program by Tingathe, her excitement soared. She knew this opportunity was her ticket to a brighter future in the business world. Throughout the program, Vida has shown commitment to learning business concepts from her trainers. Her motivation comes from a […]

As you step into the compound of Falls Assemblies of God in Lilongwe, the hum of activity surrounds you. You hear children laughing and singing, men and women engaged in various activities, and if you head to the reception, you will likely be greeted by the friendly face of James Nampanda. His welcoming smile doesn’t […]

The journey of empowering women and peri-urban communities is going well at Tingathe. Following commencement of classes for this year’s first cohort of the Tingathe Geni Programme some weeks ago, we are excited to share that progress has been made as participants have begun practical sessions for their three-week training. In the image above, participants […]

As Women’s Month draws to a close, we at Tingathe reflect on the steps we have taken to empower women and promote gender equality within our community. During the month, we have been carrying out initiatives aimed at celebrating women’s achievements, challenging societal norms, and fostering inclusive communities. One of the highlights of our activities […]