Agriculture is the backbone of the Malawi economy, with over 80% of the population relying on it for their livelihoods. Unfortunately, environmental issues, including soil degradation and deforestation, have made it increasingly difficult for farmers in Malawi to grow enough food to feed their families and make a living. Because of these increasing environmental concerns, along with high levels of unemployment, low wages, and a lack of access to education and healthcare, most of Malawi’s population live below the poverty line and struggle to meet their basic needs daily. 

Despite these challenges, the people of Malawi have a strong cultural heritage and are known for their warm hospitality and community spirit. Even in the face of adversity, they will still show generosity and kindness to others.

Plant With Purpose in Malawi

As a new Plant With Purpose country partner, work in Malawi is just beginning. Plant With Purpose will begin its work by targeting a few key watersheds in the Vipya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty. Our initial two-year program launch will focus on establishing Purpose Groups and church partnerships. 

Plant With Purpose aims to assist local communities in Malawi to restore the environment and improve their economic stability through regenerative agriculture and community based savings groups. By addressing both environmental and economic issues, Plant With Purpose will support the people of Malawi as they create a brighter future.

Program Launch Objectives

• Conduct deeper project design analysis.
• Select target watersheds to launch the program in.
• Constitute, onboard, and train a fully fledged local board of directors. 
• Construct the finance, administrative, and human resource operation systems. 
• Hire core staff to support the country director in the launch and acceleration of this program.