Mudzi Connect
Fostering sustainable development in Malawi by co-investing in the ideas and aspirations of local communities.
Mudzi Connect
Overview
Mudzi Connect is a national grant-making organization that co-invests directly in the ideas of local Malawian communities to create thriving and sustainable living spaces where everyone can prosper.
By placing our communities at the core of our initiatives, valuing their perspectives, needs, and aspirations, Mudzi Connect contributes to poverty reduction in Malawi and aligns with the Government of Malawi’s vision for 2063.
Our approach is centered on three key strategies:
- Grant Making: We co-invest directly in the ideas of local leaders and communities, scaling our efforts through approved, local decentralized structures such as Village Development Committees and community-based organizations.
- Community Foundations: We support communities by unlocking the capacity for people to contribute toward their own development initiatives.
- Capacity Strengthening: We strengthen capacities in community-led development principles, participatory development, proposal writing, project management, and monitoring and evaluation.
By The Numbers
We work with our community partners to track 400+ indicators across our 1,800+ investments using a custom built database.
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By The Numbers
We work with our community partners to track 400+ indicators across our 1,800+ investments using a custom built database.
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Project Co-Investments
Mudzi Connect's co-investments in community projects reduce poverty through improved access to social services and enable communities to use their own resources and assets to address priorities-while increasing local leadership capacity to champion community-based development.
Chiwamba Beekeeping Cooperative will utilize $5,722.44 to expand its beekeeping operations from the current 170 to 270 beehives to boost productivity. Additionally, the cooperative plans to expand its...
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UPSCALING COMMERCIAL BEE-KEEPING PROGRAM TO KAPOMBEDZA COOPERATIVE WHICH IS UNDER MALUSO COOPERATIVE UNION FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE AND SAVING MALAWI’S DZALANYAMA FORESTS RESERVE IN LILONGWE
Dzalanyama Kapombeza Beekeeping Cooperative, a member of Maluso Cooperative Union, seeks to upscale its commercial beekeeping program with an investment of $5,002.85. The cooperative, currently managi...
The "Scaling up Value Addition for Increased Income and Nutrition" (SUV4IN) project, implemented by the Chilimika Cooperative, aims to enhance production and income for its 85 members, 53% of wh...
Clean Heat Solutions, located in Chikapa Village, Neno District, will utilize a co-investment of $12,733.30 to diversify the skills offered at the community training center, aligning with local demand...
Chitika Village Forest Area and World Connect Malawi will co-invest in a project aimed at promoting natural regeneration at the community created VFA in Rumphi District. The project envisa...
Mudzi Connect Board
The Advisory Board of Mudzi Connect is composed of eight highly qualified individuals with expertise in areas of management, programming, monitoring, evaluation, learning, law, and financial management. With an equal male-to-female representation, our board is robust and full of energy that drives the organization forward.