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Malawi
CPAR has worked in Malawi since 1992, beginning with a sanitation project designed to improve access to clean water and hygiene in rural communities. Over the past three decades, that work has evolved into integrated programs that connect WASH, food security, climate resilience, education, and community well-being.
Today, CPAR works alongside communities, schools, local organizations, and government partners to strengthen resilience in the face of growing environmental and economic challenges. Many of CPAR’s programs in Malawi are rooted in the idea that schools can serve as hubs for community learning, environmental stewardship, and long-term development.
Country Context
Malawi remains highly vulnerable to food insecurity, climate shocks, and unequal access to basic services. 4 in every 5 people in Malawi experiences moderate or severe food insecurity, while access to safe drinking water remains uneven — particularly in rural areas where many households still spend significant time collecting water each day.
Women and girls are disproportionately affected by these challenges, often carrying the burden of water collection, household responsibilities, and barriers to education. Climate-related events such as floods and cholera outbreaks have further increased pressure on already vulnerable communities.
CPAR works with communities to strengthen resilience through practical, locally driven approaches that connect environmental stewardship, nutrition, WASH, education, and sustainable livelihoods.
Project Spotlight
Green Schools Network
Implemented across primary schools in Lilongwe and Kasungu Districts, the Green Schools Network (GSN) integrates agroecology, nutrition, WASH, and environmental learning into a holistic school-based model. Since its launch, the initiative has directly benefited more than 19,000 students while also reaching teachers, parents, and surrounding farming households through practical, community-based learning.
Learn more about our current or recently completed projects: Green Schools Network, Freedom to Learn.
Key Highlights
20+ years of programming in Malawi
Programming has reached over 5.6 million people
Focus regions: Lilongwe & Kasungu Districts
4.2 million+ trees planted
Key areas: Food Security, Education, Climate Resilience, Emergency Response
15,000+ handwashing stations installed
Signature initiatives: Green Schools Network, Freedom to Learn
900+ water sources constructed