In Malawi, over 70% of children live in poverty. Let's empower their families today!

The goal of the project is to provide training on regenerative agriculture, seeds and tools to rural women in Malawi to enable them get out of poverty. We will initially target 320 women and scale up the project, applying the lessons learned to make the project better.

Malawi is one of the countries most affected by climate change, with increasing frequency of climate shocks such as droughts, floods, and erratic rainfall patterns. These environmental disruptions have had a devastating impact on agriculture—the backbone of the country’s economy, leading to widespread food insecurity and deepening poverty. Official projections indicate that food security in Malawi is expected to worsen significantly in 2025, placing further strain on already vulnerable rural communities. In the last 16 years, land degradation has resulted in a 15% decrease in arable land resulting in an annual crop yield reduction of 0.5 percent. Addressing this problem requires sustainable, community-based solutions that promote self-reliance and climate resilience. Empowering local populations—especially women—with the skills and tools to engage in sustainable agriculture and enterprise development can create long-term impact and help break the cycle of poverty.

The goal of the project is to foster economic independence of households living below the poverty line. Urunji will provide financial literacy training to 320 women around Nathenje, Lilongwe rural as well as seed capital for their social enterprises.

The following are therefore the results statements: 1) Empowering 320 women through education and training in regenerative agriculture techniques. 2) To improve the economic status of these women by increasing their agricultural productivity by 30% within three years. 3) Creating a supportive network that connects women farmers to markets, resources and opportunities for growth. 4) Promoting environmental sustainability through the adoption of eco-friendly farming practices such as soil testing, composting and others.

Local village development committee

Envisioned results (outcomes) Related benefits include reduced economic inequalities faced by women, improved mental health for women, and the unprecedented opportunity to come out of extreme poverty, and to: 1. Enhance Financial Independence 2. Promote Environmental Sustainability 3. Build community resilience 4. Strengthen linkages 5. Share best practices and replicate the model in other villages

Urunji Child-Care Trust works at grassroots level, meaning that this project idea was birthed by the people affected by the effects of poverty. By supporting our organization, you strengthen communities, giving women the unprecedented opportunity to come out of extreme poverty. Our general operating costs are covered by other partners, giving you the assurance that 100% of your donation will reach the people who need it the most.