Habitat for Humanity Malawi

20/08/2026

Habitat for Humanity Malawi has brought its staff together for a four-day retreat at Ekhaya Resort in Mangochi, creating space for strategic reflection, stronger connections and renewed commitment to delivering housing impact.

The retreat is sharpening employees’ understanding of the organisation’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan and clarifying how every team will contribute to its implementation. Among others, the retreat is providing an opportunity for leaders and staff to align priorities, strengthen accountability and build a workplace culture grounded in purpose.

Opening the retreat, National Director Rex Chapota reminded participants that Habitat’s core values are more than statements on paper. They shape how employees serve communities, exercise leadership and work with one another each day.

Among the representatives, Jackie Athieno, Director of Human Resources at Habitat for Humanity’s Africa Area Office, is facilitating sessions on “Embracing Change Towards a High-Performing Institution and Staff” and “Staff Engagement Action Planning.” Her sessions highlight the importance of adaptability, employee engagement and responsibility in strengthening organisational performance.

Beyond strategic discussions, the programme features team-building exercises, group challenges, games, entertainment and staff performances. These activities are helping colleagues break down departmental silos, welcome new employees, build trust and appreciate one another’s strengths.

At the heart of the retreat is TAC: Teamwork, Accountability and Collaboration. Through practical, hands-on activities, participants are not only discussing these principles but putting them into action by communicating, solving problems together and identifying better ways to work as one team.

The retreat also reinforces Habitat Malawi’s values of accountability, courage and humility, supported by integrity, efficiency, effectiveness, collaboration and high performance.

With energy and strategic clarity, the team is recommitting to building more and better homes, transforming housing systems, inspiring action for housing, developing capabilities and mobilising resources to fund the mission.

14/08/2026

Habitat for Humanity Malawi, together with the Ministry of Lands - Malawi Lands, Housing and Urban Development and the Centre for Community Organisation and Development (CCODE), has concluded a four-day National Urban Policy Review Workshop in Salima.

The workshop brought together representatives from government institutions, civil society organisations, development partners and the housing sector to review Malawi’s urban policy framework and identify solutions to emerging housing and urbanisation challenges.

Opening the workshop, Habitat for Humanity Malawi’s National Director, Rex Chapota underscored the importance of strong and responsive policies in addressing the country’s housing needs. He also commended the Government of Malawi for its leadership, partnership and continued commitment to ensuring that every Malawian can live with dignity, security and hope.

The policy review focuses on key priorities, including:

🏠 Affordable housing
🗺️ Access to serviced land
🏘️ Informal settlement upgrading
🌱 Climate-resilient housing
💰 Housing finance
🤝 Inclusive human settlements
🔑 Secure land tenure

Through collective engagement, stakeholders are contributing to the development of a responsive and forward-looking housing policy that supports Malawi’s aspirations for sustainable urban development and improved access to adequate housing for all.

Habitat for Humanity Malawi remains committed to supporting policy and systems change that delivers decent housing, secure tenure and inclusive communities for every Malawian.

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

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06/08/2026

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06/08/2026

Key highlights from the visit by the Habitat for Humanity Malawi team and a delegation from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, led by Director of Housing Wezzi Madzi, to Nanchidwa Model Village in Mulanje.

The visit highlighted significant progress in supporting families affected by Cyclone Freddy. To date, Habitat Malawi has completed 67 disaster-resilient homes for households displaced by the 2023 cyclone and is currently constructing 17 additional homes for families still living in camps as they await permanent resettlement.

The delegation also engaged directly with beneficiaries, listening to their stories and learning firsthand how safe, decent housing is transforming lives and strengthening community resilience.

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05/08/2026

Today, Habitat for Humanity Malawi team, led by National Director Rex Chapota, hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, headed by Director of Housing Wezzi Madzi, at the Nanchidwa Model Village in Mulanje.

The visit highlighted progress made in supporting families affected by Cyclone Freddy. Habitat for Humanity Malawi has already constructed 67 disaster-resilient houses at the village for households displaced by the cyclone in 2023. The organisation is also currently constructing 17 additional houses to support families who are still living in camp and awaiting permanent resettlement.

During the tour, Wezzi Madzi praised the Nanchidwa Model Village initiative and engaged directly with beneficiaries to better understand their experiences and the impact of the project on their lives. She commended the organisation for its contribution to addressing the country’s housing challenges and noted that the project demonstrates how development partners can complement government efforts toward achieving the aspirations of Malawi 2063 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recognising housing as a basic human need, she applauded the organisation’s efforts to ensure more Malawians have access to safe, decent and disaster-resilient homes.

As part of the visit, the ministry delegation and Habitat Malawi also paid a courtesy call to the Mulanje District Council, where they met the District Commissioner and senior council officials. Discussions focused on the organisation’s ongoing interventions, strengthening collaboration with government structures and promoting sustainable community development.

The engagement aligns with Habitat for Humanity Malawi’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, which focuses on Building More and Better Homes, Transforming Housing Systems, and Inspiring Action for Housing. Through this strategy, the organisation aims to improve housing conditions for 12,000 people by constructing 800 houses, undertaking 1,600 repairs and upgrades, and supporting three informal settlement upgrading initiatives nationwide.

25/07/2026

This week, Habitat for Humanity Malawi conducted a four-day Training of Trainers (ToT) program in Mzuzu, bringing together 40 participants from the informal settlements of Geisha and Nkhorongo.

The training equipped participants with practical skills in Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness (PASSA), financial literacy, and bookkeeping, empowering communities to identify housing risks, make informed financial decisions, and effectively manage Housing Savings and Loan Groups (HSLGs).

The participants included HSLG leaders, Disaster Risk Management Committee members, representatives from the Federation for the Rural and Urban Poor, Mzuzu City Council officials, and Habitat for Humanity Malawi staff, demonstrating the power of collaboration in addressing housing and development challenges.

To date, 29 Housing Savings and Loan Groups have been established under the Home Equals Project and Global Mission Fund (GMF) Project, creating opportunities for savings, financial inclusion, and improved housing.

Through these initiatives, Habitat Malawi aims to improve 150 houses and empower 200 women to take an active role in home improvement and community development, contributing to more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities in Mzuzu.

23/07/2026

21/07/2026

Today, Habitat for Humanity Malawi and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership aimed at addressing Malawi’s development challenges through research, innovation, and evidence-based solutions.

The collaboration will focus on integrating Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), climate-smart agriculture, and food security, while developing innovative, climate-responsive solutions that build resilience in vulnerable communities.

Speaking at the signing ceremony, Habitat for Humanity Malawi National Director, Rex Chapota, underscored that this partnership is more than an agreement. It is a commitment to generating knowledge, driving innovation, and delivering sustainable solutions that improve lives across Malawi.

With LUANAR’s expertise in research and sustainable development, this partnership is expected to strengthen livelihoods, enhance climate resilience, and contribute to lasting development outcomes, in line with HFH Malawi’s 2025–2030 Strategic Plan.

Together, we are advancing knowledge, innovation, and sustainable pathways toward a more resilient and prosperous Malawi.