ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

INSPIRE. MOTIVATE. EMPOWER

Our work is intricately aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the Malawi Agenda 2030, and the Malawi Vision 2063. We envision a world where every individual, regardless of their background, has equal access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

Our mission is to uplift and empower marginalized children, girls, and young women by creating a robust support system that fosters their personal and community development.
At the Extra Mile Development Foundation, we believe that every child, girl, and young woman deserves the opportunity to thrive, to be heard, and to embark on a path of self-discovery and empowerment.

As a registered non-profit organization led by young women, we are passionately dedicated to transforming the lives of marginalized communities in Malawi and beyond.
Our Mission

To empower the marginalized children, girls and women by promoting their education, health and economic status.

Our Vision

A society in which women, girls and children are free from injustices and where every individual enjoys their rights.

Legality
  • Registered under Companies Limited by Guarantee.
  • Affiliated by Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA) and NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA)-pending.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

    • To reduce barriers to access quality education in schools and improve learning outcomes among students.

    • To improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene services in schools, health facilities and communities in need.

    • To enhance agricultural skills and improve livelihoods among youth and women through sustainable farming practices and entrepreneurship.

    • To increase access to information and services on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), HIV/AIDS, Mental health and Gender Based Violence (GBV) among youth and women.

    • To enhance youth and women participation in decision making processes for good governance and democracy at community and national level.

Thematic Areas Highlights *EDUCATION

Menstrual Hygiene Management Program - Conducted awareness sessions impacting over 4000 girls in 10 schools leading to a decrease in class absenteeism and improved class performance among girls.
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Thematic Areas Highlights *SOCIAL JUSTICE

EMDEF established safe spaces for girls residing in Mulanje camps and raised awareness on menstrual hygiene management, sexual gender-based violence (SGBV) and reporting mechanisms. This enhanced knowledge and skills to deal with SGBV.
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Thematic Areas Highlights
*Climate Smart Agriculture and Entrepreneurship skills

Supported 3 women/youth groups with resources and trainings to upscale their economic activities which are pig farming, backyard gardens using permaculture practices, groundnuts farming and bee-farming for income generation in Mzimba north and Nkhata Bay.
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Thematic Areas Highlights *HEALTH

Conducted Information sessions on hand washing, oral hygiene, menstrual hygiene in both primary and secondary schools.
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Great Companies Supporting us

Each of these organizations plays a vital role in helping us create impactful programs, from advancing menstrual hygiene initiatives to promoting education and health for school-going girls. Their commitment and collaboration make our work possible, and together, we are building a brighter, healthier future for all. Thank you to our dedicated partners for their unwavering support and shared vision.

Contact Info

(+265) 992 00 61 44 / +265 881 366 776
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Address

Gwamba Building,
Room 5Z,
Close to National Bank of Malawi,
Behind Kawiluwilu house
Mzuzu