Implemented Projects
EDUCATION
Under this programme, a number of projects have been implemented targeting vulnerable children and youth from primary and secondary schools. At primary level, distribution of school stationery, books and uniforms to over 6,000 learners targeting 10 rural primary schools was achieved supported by Spin the wheel 2 and Anike Foundation based in Greece and USA (see report attached).
Youth and women skill development
Vocational training programme for youth and women has been very successful and over 82 students graduated in tailoring, knitting and bakery programs. Mtende Foundation secured another funding for construction of 20 room girls’ hostel which is underway and once completed will ease accommodation challenges at Mtende Vocational Training Centre faced by girls during training period.
Environment Management
Under this programme, with support from Global Environmental Facility (GEF) through UNDP- Malawi office, Mtende Foundation embarked on community sensitization campaign and capacity building programme that helped to restore environment in most affected areas in our catchment area. Apart from planting 12,520 trees, 1,002 hectares of natural regeneration forests was restored and community were trained especially women and girls in socio-economic empowerment including distribution of 50 beehives targeting 100 womenas primary beneficiaries
