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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
Malawi is one of the many countries struggling to adapt to global price inflation caused by the Ukraine war. The economy of Malawi is highly dependent on agriculture, and the increased price of fuel and fertiliser is severely affecting food production among the rural poor.
Between November 2022 and March 2023, approximately 3.82 million Malawians experienced crisis levels of food insecurity, meaning that food shortages resulted in acute malnutrition and increased death rates. Climatic disasters are a regular occurrence in Malawi. In 2023, 659,000 people were displaced when Cyclone Freddy battered southern Malawi. The cyclone destroyed over 120,000 hectares of farmland, compounding already-existing food insecurity.
Latest achievements
Food security
The RAISE (Raising Assets and Income for a Sustainable Environment) program benefited nearly 63,000 households in 2022. RAISE introduced climate-resilient agricultural practices, alternatives to chemical fertilisers, and transferred cash to flood-affected farmers.
Emergency response
Gender equality
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
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
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.
Emergency response
Livelihoods
Gender equality
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