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STANDING STRONG WITH OUR COMMUNITIES

Under the Egmont Trust-funded Integrated Approaches for Community Empowerment project, our Development Concept officers today hosted a vital academic performance review with patrons and matrons at Bisa primary in Machinga . We also visited families whose homes collapsed in heavy rains, assessing impacts and witnessing first hand vulnerability caused. Resilience in action! 💪

We are still having a busy Rainy season to ensure we contribute to poverty reduction and attainment of community empowerment
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Our Executive Director Chipiliro Phiri is attending the G20 summit sidelines We the 99 percent People's Summit in South Africa and on 19th Nov 2025 he was a panelist for the Food Justice Breakaway function.

Development Concept, with financial support from Egmont Trust,in 2025 has trained 100 new beneficiaries from four villages in Machinga under Traditional Authority Nkula in Village Savings and Loan (VSL) groups. This activity is part of the broader Integrated Approach for Community Empowerment project, which aims to strengthen the capacity of local communities to manage their savings, access loans, and improve their economic well-being.

Through practical sessions and group discussions, participants gained skills to organize, save, and borrow responsibly, promoting sustainable development at the grassroots level. This training demonstrates a strong commitment to empowering vulnerable groups with tools for financial independence and poverty reduction. Reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS in vulnerable communities.

Today, Development Concept staff conducted a successful Monitoring and Evaluation field visit under the Actions for Climate Resilience project, funded by Hlanganisa, at Sumani in Traditional Authority Sitola, Machinga. The visit focused on assessing project progress and impact on community resilience to climate challenges, reinforcing our commitment to sustainable development and climate action in the region. We remain dedicated to empowering local communities through evidence-based interventions and strong partnerships.

Congratulations Dorothy Kumbuka Namalima our member of staff on your remarkable achievement of earning a MSc Water resource modeling and governance from the University of Malawi (UNIMA). Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and this milestone marks just the beginning of a bright future. Wishing you continued success in all your endeavors!