All resources: Malawi

From child labourer to hopeful dreamer: Janet’s inspiring journey

Through the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, Janet's inspiring story reveals her journey from child labour to a renewed pursuit of education, highlighting the resilience of a young girl who is transforming her future and escaping exploitation in the...

16-year-old Grecian defy all odds by enrolling in school from child labour

Discover how, with the support of the ILO's ADDRESS project in Malawi, 16-year-old Grecian Banda overcame challenges to pursue his education and dreams, returning to school after being forced to drop out to support his family on a tobacco farm.

ILO and Irish-Aid hold sensitization workshop on Older Persons’ Act

Despite facing challenges, the old persons are also charged with taking care of grand children who include orphans following death of their parents. Life of the old persons in Malawi has been challenging.

Chinkhata Cooperative's transformative movement towards decent work and sustainability

In the heart of Malawi, nestled within the bustling Kamboni trading center under the Traditional Authority (TA) Kawamba in Kasungu District, lies Chinkhata Cooperative. This vibrant group of 85 farmers is a proud member of the TAMA Farmers Trust,...

Child labour monitoring committees rescues pupils from child labour in Mzimba

In a small village nestled amid rolling hills, a remarkable initiative is quietly shaping the future of its children. The village's school, once plagued by the harsh reality of child labour, has undergone a transformative journey toward ensuring...

Model Policy against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace

Policy document

With support from the Norwegian Government, the International Labour Organization (ILO) has supported Employers' Consultative Association of Malawi (ECAM) to develop a Model Policy against Violence and Harassment in the Workplace to assist...

ILO and Irish-Aid support development of social accountability tools

Ever since the formation of the Civil Society Social Protection Network (CSSPN) in May last year, Malawi has seemingly improved in its social accountability and efficiency in implementation of social protection programmes. Over 50 Civil Society...

ACCEL Africa

Training application: Voices against child labour

The ACCEL Africa Project is inviting journalists to take part in a training designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge to effectively report on child labour in African supply chains, with the aim of amplifying efforts to eradicate child...

Small area estimation of child labour prevalence in Malawi

This report presents methods for estimating local level prevalence of child labour in Malawi. The aim of the study was to create a suitable model to estimate, at the lowest level possible, the prevalence of child labour in a way that allows for the...

STRENGTHEN2

STRENGTHEN2 workshop on measuring non-direct employment impacts

Uganda, Malawi, and Kenya sign communique to combat child labour in tea supply chain

Key stakeholders on the fight against child labour gathered in Naivasha, Kenya, for a pivotal Knowledge Sharing Forum dedicated to combating child and forced labour in Africa.

Survey on tenant growers in Malawi’s tobacco industry

This report presents the findings of the Malawi Tenancy Survey.

Inside story

Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique celebrate Labour Day

Every year, workers across the globe meet to celebrate the International Labour Day, which falls on May 1. In Zambia, the national commemoration under the theme: ‘Building Resilience: Workers at the Heart of Zambia’s Economic Recovery’, which was...

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Harnessing the network of unionism to protect workers’ rights in the tobacco sector

In an effort to address the decent work deficits in the tobacco sector, the Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) working with the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the Addressing decent work deficits and improving access to rights in...

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Malawi roll-out Agri-Lab model to co-design assistive technology

The Agri-Lab model has been rolled out in Malawi to co-design assistive technology for rural farmers with disabilities by bringing together people with disabilities, facilitators and design experts. Two International Fund for Agricultural...

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Desk officers join disability inclusive social protection campaign to ‘Leave No One Behind’

Every day, in the city and district council offices in Malawi, one is likely to meet a person with disabilities seeking support from government social welfare, community development or nongovernmental organizations.

Ministry of Labour launches a Tobacco Workers Survey Report focusing on Tenant Growers in Malawi’s Tobacco Industry

On 26 April 2024, the Ministry of Labour, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) launched a report on the Survey of Tenant Growers in Malawi’s tobacco industry. The survey was conducted in 2022 by the National Statistical Office (NSO) of...

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Malawi child labour committees: Generating results in community-based child labour monitoring

According to Malawi National Action Plan on Child Labour 2020-2025, Child labour remained a complex issue because of its mixed root causes that range from the basic lack of understanding to poor enforcement of the law and plain poverty that...

ILO and ECAM train 51 employers on occupational safety and health

On 27 March 2024, the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the ‘Addressing Decent Work Deficits and Improving Access to Rights in Malawi’s Tobacco Sector (ADDRESS’ project, funded by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lilongwe, and the...

Empowering youth, eradicating child labour: ACCEL Africa's impact in Malawi

Through the project’s efforts, 282 youths, comprising 193 boys and 89 girls, graduated from various vocational skills trades in January 2023. These trades include motorcycle mechanics, tailoring and designing, bricklaying, carpentry, and joinery, as...