Malawi Women's Association (MAWA) is an international not for profit organisation founded through Facebook on 7 April 2012.

 

On this inspiring day Malawi made world history when Joyce Hilda Banda was sworn in as the first female president of The Republic of Malawi. President Joyce Banda became the first female President in the Southern African Development Countries (SADC) and the second female president in Africa.

 

In the acknowledgment that women still face significant inequality in society, Malawi Women Association was established by women for women.

 

Our Aim

Taking a holistic approach we aim to share cross-boarder information, ideas, opportunities, success and celebrate our achievements; utilise empowerment resources and schemes to promote global participation, multi-agency working and justice; lobby the Government to influence law and policy and provide support and advocacy services on issues affecting women.

 

Our Objectives

1. To promote a holistic and customer focused approach to addressing issues affecting women.
2. To Promote the sharing of information, ideas and best practice.
3. To facilitate and promote the development and delivery of a comprehensive multi Multi-Agency service for women.
4. To promote the joint construction and implementation of risk management plans to increase the safety, health, well-being and prosperity of women and their children.
5. To support, advocate and lobby for the protection of women to reduce harm, discrimination. victimisation and injustice.
6. To Promote, support and celebrate all aspects of achievements by women in society ensuring excellence and prosperity.

 

Topical Issues

Gender mainstreaming	Armed Conflict
Rights : Access to justice and services	Trafficking
Leadership, Power, decision making	The Economy
Education and Training	Environment
Careers	Media
Entrepreneurship	Girl Child
MGDs	Migration
Health	ICT
Violence	Disabilities