The District Executive Committees (DECs) for Chikwawa and Nsanje have formally endorsed a Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)-funded project aimed at reducing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable households across Chikwawa, Nsanje, and Phalombe districts.
During separate meetings held between 22nd and 24th October, DEC members were briefed about the project, titled Climate Adaptation and Resilience for Communities through the Malawi Humanitarian NGO Consortium Project.
The Consortium partners include Self Help Africa, CARE, Concern Worldwide, YONECO, Eagles Relief, CARD, and CADECOM, each contributing to specific areas such as anticipatory action, resilience building, protection, and accountability.
YONECO’s role in the project focuses on ensuring protection and accountability throughout the project period. The efforts will aim to ensure that cash transfers, seed distributions, and other benefits reach intended beneficiaries without misuse.
Capacity-building activities for district and community structures have been scheduled to promote integrity and awareness, while grievances will be addressed through a digitalized Community Feedback Mechanism which is operated by YONECO.
The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) assured the DEC members of continued support for the district and its implementing partners, reinforcing the government’s commitment to safeguarding communities.
The project seeks to strengthen household resilience, implement anticipatory action and early warning systems, and provide humanitarian assistance during the lean season (November–March).
Project activities will include cash transfers, distribution of climate-resilient seeds, and rehabilitation of irrigation schemes, targeting 31,364 households in Nsanje alone, which will reach an estimated 320,049 people across the three districts. In Nsanje, implementation will cover the Traditional Authorities (T/As) of Mbenje, Ndamera, Malemia, and Ngabu, running from 1 October 2025 to 31st March 2026.
District sector heads commended the consortium for aligning the project’s interventions with existing district development priorities, noting its potential to significantly cushion vulnerable households from food insecurity and income shocks while promoting accountability and community participation.
