Youth Wave Selected to Co-Chair the National Youth Technical Working Group

September 3, 2025NewsBy Godfrey Malongo Jnr

Youth Wave has been selected to co-chair the National Youth Technical Working Group. This working group is responsible for coordinating youth development interventions nationwide, enhancing policy coherence, mainstreaming youth development across sectors and strengthening institutional frameworks that support integrated youth programming among others. The National Youth Technical Working Group is convened and chaired by the Ministry of Youth which is responsible for all things youth development in Malawi and it has since been revamped to realign its objectives towards other national policies, agendas and goals. This technical working group comprises of Youth-Led Organizations, Youth Serving Organizations, local and International organizations interested in youth development and also other relevant government ministries and departments among others.  Youth Wave through the Power to Youth (PtY) programme has been supporting the restructuring and convening of such technical working groups while also bringing together stakeholders that work with young people through the Ministry of Youth.

As one of the leading Youth-Led Organizations in Malawi, Youth Wave stands to continue advocating for Meaningful and Inclusive Youth Participation across all sectors at all levels from community to national level and this appointment, is another opportunity to advance this agenda. This trust in a Youth-Led Organization is not only a vote of confidence in youth leadership but also a clear sign that young people are entrusted to shape and guide national priorities. Our Executive Director, Weston Mfunya welcomed the appointment saying “the institution is committed to bringing forward youth expertise, energy and innovation to make this platform more functional, inclusive and impactful for all young people in Malawi”

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A World for All Ages (The international Youth Day 2022)

August 17, 2022News, News & EventsBy Mayamiko Msangaambe0 comment

Every year on the 12th of August, the world commemorates International Youth Day. This day was set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness and reflect on issues affecting young people worldwide. This year again, Malawi joined the rest of the international community in commemorating this day under the theme “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages.”

The theme sought to highlight that to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world needs to leverage the full potential of all generations. Furthermore, the theme sought to utilize young people’s potential as actors of change, which requires involving and empowering them in developing policies and supporting their participation at all levels.

NGO booths at the “International Youth Day 2022 Commemoration ( CIVO Stadium)”

Youth Wave, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports and various stakeholders in Malawi, led the commemoration event at CIVO Stadium in Lilongwe. The event attracted different organizations and youth who showcased their talents, services and other innovative products. 

The event was graced with the presence of Malawi’s Head of State, H.E. Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, who could not hide his admiration for the interventions and innovations done by Malawian Youth in addressing social challenges as a contribution to Malawi 2063. The Head of State, H.E. Dr. Lazarus Chakwera also pledged that his administration will continue with youth-aligned policies and programmes across the nation, for they are crucial in the transitioning of Malawi into a self-reliant and inclusively wealthy nation.

The Head of State H.E Dr. Lazarus Chakwera making his remarks

The event also provided “Networking Zones” for young people and various stakeholders from development agencies and the government. Through the networking zones, young people interacted with different stakeholders and discussed social issues and developmental issues. The platform also provided an opportunity for exploration of ways to foster potential partnerships.

Young people from SRHR Africa Trust presenting on their services.
Stakeholders from PAN AFRICAN interacting with young people.

Other activities during the IYD commemoration event were sports, live music and dance performances and SRH service provision. Young people from both Lilongwe urban and rural as well as a few other districts were present at the event.

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Productivity and Mental Health in the Workplace

October 12, 2021NewsBy Charity Mbekeani0 comment

Increased awareness about mental health in Malawi has escalated the level of concern shown by citizens and organizations. Resultantly, there has been an increase in the availability of psychosocial services provided by specialists in the country. These services are offered to individuals, outside the workplace. It is still in question as to how much psychosocial assistance organisations have to offer their employees.

For decades, organisations have looked at an increase in productivity as cutting costs and increasing output. Labour productivity = Units produced/number of employees at work; this is an example of a formula used by organizations to increase labour productivity. Resultantly, the psychosocial aspect of the employee is often overlooked.

Increase in workload or working hours may escalate stress and pressure on the human mind. This could result in employee burnout or make it difficult for them to attain a work-home balance.

A human’s psychosocial aspect is equally of importance when it comes to increasing productivity in an organisation. According to Lee L Jampolsky, a psychologist, “health does not only refer to the state of the body, but also the state of the mind, which affects the body”. Consequently, the mind affects the body, which in turn affects an employee’s level of productivity.

It is important for organisations to not only look at cutting costs as increasing productivity and efficiency in the workplace. Investing in psychosocial support for employees has the potential to fuel an organisation’s levels of productivity through increased employee efficiency.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charity-m-b3aaaa110_mentalhealth-work-productivity-activity-6853726903816200192-rYsx/

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