Tag: Malawi

pumpkin crops and agroforestry in Kasungu, Malawi.

More than just a bicycle

Men and women like Phalles Ng’oma are among the trailblazers who are passing down knowledge on climate smart agriculture practices to their local and neighbouring communities. We have partnered...

The Gift of a Bike

This Lent we are supporting teachers in getting to school and women farmers getting to the market. In South Sudan, generations have not had the chance to go to...

Saved by Mango Trees

I felt such an affiliation with Malawi. Known as the ‘warm heart of Africa’, I saw firsthand how Malawi and its people live up to their reputation when I...
women collecting water from river in Thiba village, Malawi. they walk with buckets carried over their heads.

Two Tales for World Water Day

This year’s World Water Day theme is focused on ‘peace’ and for good reason. Water can create peace or spark conflict. When water is scarce or polluted, or when...
children in their school uniforms plant trees in Malawi

World Day of Forests 2024

March 21st is dedicated to the world’s forests and the important role they play in cooling our atmosphere as well as being home to most animals and plant species...
Climate activists at Code Red for Humanity rally post in red t-shirts and red posters calling for environmental policy

World Social Justice Day 2024: We Are In This Together

Ahead of World Day of Social Justice, Martha Phiri, the Policy and Advocacy officer with the Jesuit Centre for Ecology & Development (JCED) in Malawi writes about an exciting...

Bike for Lent

This Lent, you can support teachers who must travel long distances by foot to teach in classrooms ranging from schools, grass huts or simply in the shade of trees....
Students pose for photo with tree saplings for planting. they are happy and smiling.

International Youth Day 2023

International Youth Day is about looking to a sustainable future where the global community works together to create a climate-friendly world to not only address the climate crisis but...
dance performers

International Friendship Day: Caravan of Hope

In Malawi, our partnership with the Jesuit Centre for Ecology & Development (JCED) has sought to empower vulnerable communities by not only strengthening livelihoods but building capacity and resilience...

World Environment Day 2023

World Environment Day, on the 5th of June, brings together millions of people from across the globe, rallying communities to protect and restore the Earth. This year marks the...

Earth Hour 2023

This Saturday join millions of people across the globe and switch off your lights in support of nature and the planet. In Ireland, Earth Hour is at 20.30 (8.30pm)...
volunteer sam in field of fruit trees listening to farmers

Working to protect our creation, Earth: Work Placement with JCED

Our collective responsibility to care for our home is becoming increasingly relevant. Yet, the impacts of climate change appear somewhat distant to us in Europe. In Malawi the issue...