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 […]
Meet Chisomo Chapanikiza, a Peri-urban Horticulture Alumna from Tingathe’s Vocational Training Program.
Chisomo Chapanikiza is a household name in Kandiyani Village in the Area of Senior Chief Njewa in Lilongwe for offering training in compost manure making and mobile banking services, such as Airtel Money and TNM Mpamba, at his grocery shop. He started this after completing the Tingathe Vocational Training Program in April 2023 offered by […]
Tingathe Empowers Out-of-School Youth in Peri-Urban Zones
Alumni site visits are among the cherished practices at Tingathe. They give us the opportunity to assess the impact of our programs on beneficiaries. Witnessing firsthand how our efforts have positively influenced people’s lives provides insights into what is working well and where improvements can be made. Recently, we had the privilege of visiting Nenani […]
The Impact of Collaboration on Youth Empowerment and Development
Today, we take a trip down memory lane to January 2023, when Tingathe, in collaboration with Link Community Development Malawi, conducted orientations for the 2023 cohort of the Tingathe Training Program (TTP), resulting in the graduation of 50 young individuals. At Tingathe, we strongly believe in the power of partnerships, as they offer opportunities for […]
Tingathe Training Program Transforms the Life of Jaqueline Komboni
In our recent journey of visiting our alumni in their communities in Lilongwe, we were privileged to meet Jacqueline Komboni at her home in Kauma. Jacqueline is a graduate of our Tingathe Training Program in Tailoring and Fashion Design, and she shared her story of transformation. Growing up as a young woman, Jacqueline initially aspired […]
Happy International Youth Day, everyone!
Today, on August 12, 2023, Tingathe is excited to join the global celebrations under the theme “Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World.” […]
Meet Mark Kabuluzi, TTP Alumni
Meet Mark Kabuluzi, a resident of Area 44 in Lilongwe, whose life was changed by the Tingathe Training Program. Mark had a deep passion for tailoring and fashion design, and he pursued it with great dedication throughout the program’s curriculum. During his training, Mark honed his skills in pattern-making, fabric selection, and intricate stitching techniques. […]
We are honoured to receive the Zikomo Award from the State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera
We are honoured to receive the Zikomo Award from the State President, Dr. Lazarus Chakwera. We are excited to be recognized for what we are doing in the country. Thank you for the award, Mr. President! Thank you, Malawi! Our team will continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable young people, women, and children […]