| Name of organization | Brief history | Date of establishment | Physical Address | Phone number | Website | Registration | Affiliations | Geographical Coverage | Impact population (Beneficiaries) | Thematic focus (3 key areas of operation) | Impact and Achievements | Partnerships | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) | MEJN was established in 2000 as a network of civil society organizations to advocate for pro-poor economic policies and good governance. | 2.000 | Area 47, Plot No. 1/1188, Lilongwe, Malawi | +265 1 762 860 | mejn@mejn.mw | www.mejn.mw | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Low-income communities, marginalized groups | Economic justice, governance, policy advocacy | Influenced national budget and economic policies to be more pro-poor, increased citizen participation in budget processes | Government, donors, other CSOs |
| Centre for Youth and Children’s Affairs (CEYCA) | CEYCA is an NGO that works to promote and protect the rights of children and the youth in Malawi | 1.997 | New Shire, Block 5, Bwemba Street, Area 49, Lilongwe, Malawi, Lilongwe, Malawi | +265 888 86 54 82 | ngoceyca@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/ceycamalawi/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | School-aged children, and Teachers | Education quality, access, policy advocacy | Influenced education policies and budgets, improved teaching and learning environments | Government, donors, schools, other CSOs |
| Capacity Building Units for Non-Governmental Organisations (CABUNGO) | 2.003 | PO Box 1535, Blantyre, Malawi | 2651636295 | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Rural communities, smallholder farmers | Land rights, natural resource management, policy advocacy | Influenced land policies and laws to be more equitable, increased community awareness of land rights | Government, traditional authorities, other CSOs | |||
| Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA) | CONGOMA was established in 1985 as an umbrella body for NGOs in Malawi. | 1.985 | Amina House, Ground Floor, Unit 11 & 12, Lilongwe | +265 111 759 881, +265 111 759 882 | congoma@gmail.com, info@congoma.net | www.congoma.mw | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | NGOs, CSOs | NGO coordination, capacity building, advocacy | Registered over 1,200 NGOs, facilitated collaboration and information sharing among CSOs | Government, donors, NGOs/CSOs |
| Center for Civil Society Strengthening (CCSS) | CCSS was established in 2020 to strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations in Malawi. | 2.020 | Midwife in Malawi, Area 13, P.O Box 3227, Lilongwe. | +265 88867 1708 | info@ccssmalawi.org | www.ccssmalawi.org | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | NGOs, CSOs | Capacity building, organizational development, networking | Provided training and technical assistance to over 50 CSOs, facilitated collaboration among CSOs | Donors, government, other CSOs |
| Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET) | CISANET was formed in 2002 to advocate for pro-poor agricultural policies and practices. | 2.002 | Plot Number 12/236, Mphungu Street, Area 12 Lilongwe, Malawi | +265 (0) 1 775 540 / +265 (0) 1 770 479 | cisanetmw@gmail.com | https://cisanetmalawi.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Smallholder farmers, rural communities | Agriculture, food security, policy advocacy | Influenced agricultural policies and budgets to be more pro-poor, increased farmer access to inputs and markets | Government, donors, farmer organizations |
| Coordination Unit for the Rehabilitation of the Environment (CURE) | CURE was established in 1990 to promote sustainable environmental management and community-based natural resource conservation. | 1.990 | Off Partridge Avenue, Near Nthemba CCAP, Mpingwe, Limbe | 265991716631 | info@cure-mw.org | cure-mw.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Rural communities, smallholder farmers | Environment, natural resource management, community-based conservation | Restored degraded forests and watersheds, increased community participation in natural resource management | Government, traditional authorities, other CSOs |
| Federation of Disability Organisations in Malawi (FEDOMA) | FEDOMA was established in 1999 as an umbrella body for disability organizations in Malawi. | 1.999 | P.O. Box 797, Blantyre, Malawi | +265 640 547 | fedoma@sdnp.org.mw | fedomamalawi.org | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Persons with disabilities, their families | Disability rights, inclusion, advocacy | Influenced disability policies and laws, increased access to services for persons with disabilities | Government, disabled persons organizations, other CSOs |
| Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) | MHEN was formed in 2003 to advocate for equitable access to quality healthcare services. | 2.000 | Lotus International School, Area9, Lilongwe, Malawi | 265888801816 | mhensecretariat@gmail.com | mhenmw.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Underserved communities, marginalized groups | Health equity, access to healthcare, policy advocacy | Influenced health policies and budgets to be more equitable, increased community participation in health governance | Government, donors, health service providers |
| Malawi Human Rights Resource Centre (MHRRC) | MHRRC was established in 1998 to promote and protect human rights in Malawi. | 1.998 | BOX 891; Area 9 Plot No. 9/190 Lilongwe Malawi | +265 1 752 629 +265 1 751 390 | info@humanrights.mw | humanrights.mw | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Marginalized communities, human rights defenders | Human rights, good governance, policy advocacy | Documented human rights violations, influenced laws and policies to be more rights-based | Government, international human rights organizations, other CSOs |
| Malawi Network of AIDS Service Organizations (MANASO) | MANASO was formed in 1993 as a network of organizations working on HIV/AIDS in Malawi. | 1.993 | Box 30493, Capital City, Lilongwe | +265 999 970 115 | director@manaso.org.mw, manasoinfo@gmail.com | manaso.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | People living with HIV/AIDS, affected communities | HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support, advocacy | Increased access to HIV/AIDS services, influenced national HIV/AIDS policies and strategies | Government, donors, health service providers |
| Malawi Network of Older Persons' Organizations (MANEPO) | MANEPO was established in 2005 to advocate for the rights and wellbeing of older persons in Malawi. | 2.005 | Manepo Head Office, Maselema, Limbe, AGMA House 3rd Floor | +265888927803, +265999927803 | Info@manepo.org | manepo.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Population: Older persons, their families | Elderly rights, social protection, policy advocacy | Influenced national social protection policies and programs to be more inclusive of older persons | Government, traditional authorities, other CSOs |
| Cross Border Traders Association (CBTA) - Malawi | The Cross Border Traders Association (CBTA) is a membership-based organization that aims to promote and protect the interests of cross-border traders in Malawi. It provides a platform for traders to come together, share information, and address common challenges they face in their trading activities. | 2.005 | P. O. Box 664, Lilongwe, Malawi. | 265 882 048 000 | amalawicbta@gmail.com | https://cbtamalawi.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Cross-border traders | empower, educate, inform and protect the interests of its members (small scale cross-border traders), notably those of women and youth. | Protect the interests of its members (small scale cross-border traders) | Government, donors, EU |
| Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) | A CSO aimed at supporting and promoting democracy and human rights in Malawi. | 1.995 | Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation Mango Street, Area 47/3/91, Lilongwe, Malawi | (265) 01 761 122 | chrr@chrrmw.org | chrrmw.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Rural and urban communities | Promotion of good governance, human rights advocacy, and democracy. | Government, donors, other CSOs | |
| Phalombe Youth Arms Organizations (PYAO) | An organization empowering youth in Phalombe District. | 2.010 | Phalombe, Malawi | 14155612300 | info@uri.org | https://www.uri.org/who-we-are/cooperation-circle/phalombe-youth-arms-organisation-pyao | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | Phalombe District, Malawi | Youth leaders and communities. | Youth empowerment, community development, and advocacy. | Increased youth participation in decision-making processes, facilitated youth-led community development initiatives | Government, donors, youth organizations |
| National Association of Business Women (NABW) | NABW was established in 1989 to promote the economic empowerment of women in Malawi. | 1.989 | Area 48, Lilongwe, Malawi | 991049355 | memberservices@nawbo.org | nawbo.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Women entrepreneurs, small business owners | Women's economic empowerment, access to finance, business development | Increased access to credit and business skills training for women, influenced policies to be more gender-responsive | Government, financial institutions, other CSOs |
| National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) | NICE was established in 1999 to promote civic education and democratic participation in Malawi. | 1.999 | 265999917294 | nicepublictrust.mw@gmail.com | www.nice.mw/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Citizens, marginalized communities | Civic education, democratic participation, voter education | Increased citizen awareness of rights and civic responsibilities, facilitated community-level dialogues on governance issues | Government, donors, other CSOs | |
| National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) | NYCOM was established in 1994 as the national umbrella body for youth organizations in Malawi. | 1.994 | Off Presidential Highway, Area 14/106, P/Bag 389, Lilongwe. | +265 887 199 780 | info@nycom.mw | www.nycom.mw | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Youth, young adults | Youth development, civic engagement, policy advocacy | Increased youth participation in decision-making processes, facilitated youth-led community development initiatives | Government, donors |
| Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) | Established in 2000 to advocate for quality education and educational policy reform in Malawi. | 2.000 | +265 1 762 210 | csecmalawi.org | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Students, teachers, education stakeholders | Education quality, policy advocacy, capacity building | Influenced education policies, improved access to quality education, provided training for teachers | Ministry of Education, donor organizations, other education-focused NGOs | ||
| Women's Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) | Founded in 1995 to provide legal support and advocacy for women's rights in Malawi. | 1.995 | Youth Net and Counselling (YONECO) Youth Leadership Development Center Complex Along Zomba-Lilongwe Road Next to Calvary Family Church P.O. Box 471 Zomba | +265 888 958 726 | executive@yoneco.org.mw | info@yoneco.org | yoneco.org/ | Registered as an NGO | GCAP Malawi | National | Women, girls, vulnerable populations | Legal rights awareness, gender equality, advocacy | Provided legal aid to women, influenced gender-sensitive policies, conducted awareness campaigns | Legal aid organizations, women's rights groups, government agencies |
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