Rich countries, show us the money! 🤑 There’s an urgent need for a massive increase in global climate financing to support those hit hardest by #ClimateChange. Our new report reveals how through tax reform in 4 key areas 👇🧵 bit.ly/3VzpXtl

🌍From record-breaking heat waves to devastating floods, #ClimateChange is wreaking havoc‼️ We need TRILLIONS annually to combat these impacts. It’s time for rich countries to #PayUp their #fairshare of #ClimateAction 💰 #FixTheFinance

Our thoughts and prayers are with President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, the bereaved families and all Malawians at the tragic loss of the country’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima and other officials. May their souls rest in peace.

The Young Urban Women networks in Malawi are key in spearheading the economic justice campaign by empowering young women to engage in policy dialogues on macroeconomic policies such as the impact of devaluation and public debt on women's access to gender-responsive services.

Our planet is facing a crisis, and the finance industry plays a huge role💵 Banks are funnelling billions into industries that harm our environment and violate human rights. #FundOurFuture NOW! 👉 bit.ly/44bihQO

Amidst Malawi’s growing public debt levels which continue to rise unsustainably, Malawi Economic Justice Network, AFRODAD, ActionAid Malawi & other partners have organised a two-day conference to unpack the intertwining relationship of #debt & #gender.

"There is need for policies including the loans government gets from IFIs to be subjected to a participatory gender analysis to ensure women & other vulnerable groups who are disproportionately burdened by impact of such policies are not left behind"#DebtAndGenderConference

🚨 ActionAid and other aid organisations call on the international community to take concrete steps to protect civilians and address the humanitarian needs of conflict-affected populations amid the resurgence of violence in eastern #DRC 🇨🇩 Read: bit.ly/3WaEdci

The Global South should NOT pay the price for climate change! ✊ Global North governments need to pay up and provide adequate, grants-based, unconditional climate finance through UN Climate Change funds like the #LossAndDamageFund. #FillTheFund with #TrillionsNotMillions! 💸

The ActionAid Malawi Board of Directors, Management and Members of Staff congratulate the Executive Director, Ms. Yandura Chipeta, on her distinctive graduation in Master's Degree in Governance, Development and Public Policy from the University of Sussex.

Join us for this year's #DayoftheAfricanChild Commemorations on July 26, 2024, at Chitala Primary School in Salima district, celebrating the rights and well-being of African children under the theme: 'Promoting quality and inclusive education for all children in Malawi: Act Now!'

Moment of jubilation as pre-school learners under our #SchoolReadinessInitiative in Mulanje & Lilongwe graduate and transition to primary schools at colourful ceremonies marked by award of certificates to graduates & gifts to caregivers for their tireless volunteering efforts.

#DayOfAfricanChild2024 Today, we recommitted ourselves to championing child-centred programmes in sectors of Education, Emergency Response and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights. Joined Malawi Government🇲🇼 in commemorating #DayOfAfricanChild in Salima today. #Education4All #SDG4

At the just concluded 4th SADC Regional Dialogue, it was clear Malawi's comprehensive approach to Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISDP) 2020-2030 implementation could serve as a model for other SADC member states. africabrief.substack.com/p/malawi-prese…

Join us this Thursday, 22nd August as we launch our Country Strategy Paper VI: “Transforming systems for social justice”. The new strategy, to be implemented from 2024 to 2028, seeks to advance social justice, gender equality and the eradication of poverty.

The colourful Country Strategy Paper VI launch was marked by celebrations of achievements under CSP V & a commitment to continue working with people living in poverty, social movements, youth, CSOs, the media & development partners to contribute to Agenda 2030 and Malawi 2063.

We are at the Africa Debt and Development Conference in Maputo and here's our ED, Yandura Isobel Chipeta message to leaders: africabrief.substack.com/p/action-aid-m…

We believe we can effectively contribute to the organisation’s vision and complement Malawi Government's development agenda through organising regular forums to review our performance, reflect on challenges & lessons & identify opportunities for improvement. #2024ProgramReview

A total of  1,147,219 people in Malawi’s 12 districts will benefit from C-19RM program which ActionAid Malawi is implementing with funding from The Global Fund through the Ministry of Health. These include TB patients & survivors, people living with HIV, at risk populations.

#2024programreviewupdates. 90 percent of the targeted 80,000 children now have access to age-appropriate education facilities including child friendly learning app in 12 impact districts of the #SchoolReadinessInitiative.