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Malawi

Malawi is ranked 169th out of 191 in the Human Development Index. More than 71% of Malawians are living below the poverty line, of which an estimated 20% are living in extreme poverty. We work with the most vulnerable households in Malawi, supporting livelihoods, resilience to climate change, and promoting gender equality.

Over 80% of Malawians source their livelihoods from the land

Climatic shocks such as drought, flooding, and strong weather patterns are a regular occurrence in Malawi. In 2023, over 500 people were killed and 500,000 people displaced when Cyclone Freddy battered southern Malawi. About four million people — a fifth of Malawi’s population — were already facing food insecurity prior to Cyclone Freddy, but with close to 120 hectares of farmland being destroyed, many, many more will be in need of assistance. Climate shocks also lead to failed harvests, resulting in reduced income and inability to feed families for pastoralists.

Latest achievements

Emergency response

We launched one of the first Covid-19 response programmes in a highly dense suburb of Lilongwe, which reached over 36,000 people through critical WASH supplies and sensitisation on Covid-19 prevention measures and protection issues. We also trained over 100 key health workers on prevention practices while ensuring they are equipped with PPE.

Graduation programme

Food and nutrition

Patricia with her son George, after receiving soap and a Covid-19 information flier. Photo: Concern Worldwide
Patricia with her son George, after receiving soap and a Covid-19 information flier. Photo: Concern Worldwide
Cathreen Francisco demonstrates composting goat manure. Photo: Chris Gagnon
Cathreen Francisco demonstrates composting goat manure. Photo: Chris Gagnon
Belita Andrade brings her emergency supplies home after Cyclone Idai hit Malawi. Photo: Gavin Douglas / Concern Worldwide.
Belita Andrade brings her emergency supplies home after Cyclone Idai hit Malawi. Photo: Gavin Douglas / Concern Worldwide.
Concern staff member Timothy Kampira advises two farmers in Phalombe, Malawi. Photo: Chris Gagnon/Concern Worldwide
Concern staff member Timothy Kampira advises two farmers in Phalombe, Malawi. Photo: Chris Gagnon/Concern Worldwide

How we're helping Malawi

We are working hard to combat suffering and build resilience in Malawi. We are doing this by establishing programmes which will combat gender inequality, climate change and help improve livelihoods.

Graduation programme
Climate change
Gender equality
Apoline Niyosenge is taught how to wash her hands properly by Concern community worker Abel Bamwisho, DRC. Photo: Pamela Tulizo

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  • Our mission is to permanently transform the lives of people living in extreme poverty.

  • When an emergency strikes we are among the first on the ground.

  • We go to the ends of earth to deliver aid where it's needed most.

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