European Union in Malawi

Yesterday, the EU attended the Social Protection for Gender Empowerment and Resilience (SP-GEAR) coordination meeting. The meeting brought together several MDAs and District Councils involved in the implementation of the programme. Speaking at the meeting, the EU Head of Cooperation Mr George Dura thanked Government for their leadership and ownership of the programme through the last two and a half years.

He urged GoM, CSOs and UNICEF to fast-track the remaining project activities and ensure sustainability through a seamless integration of the social protection frameworks piloted by SP GEAR into the institutional integration into GoM strategies, District Development Plans and CDF district plans. “We commend the Government of Malawi's commitment to ensuring that key milestones such as the Cash+ approach, social service linkages, the SCTP redesign, the SP Financing Strategy, the HGRM architecture, and public expenditure tracking are permanently embedded within national budgets, policies, and plans." Mr Dura concluded.

As the Programme enters the final six months, the EU and Ireland in Malawi remain deeply committed to collaborating with all partners to consolidate our gains, secure a responsible exit and ensure a lasting legacy for social protection and women’s economic empowerment in Malawi.


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Ministry of Gender, Malawi
UNICEF Malawi

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Today, we stand together in celebrating our beautiful blue planet and recognizing the urgent need to protect it.

In Malawi, we are blessed with rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes – from the shores of Lake Malawi to the vibrant wildlife in our national parks. As EU in Malawi, we are committed to supporting this natural wealth through sustainable practices and promoting environmental awareness. For example, through our flagship Ulimi ndi Chilengedwe (UCHI) programme we help reduce deforestation and develop a sustainable, economically viable use of forests.

Let’s all act: reduce plastic use or plant a tree – every small step counts!

Together, we can build a greener and more sustainable Malawi.

EU allocates €15 million in humanitarian assistance in response to Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

EU allocates €15 million in humanitarian assistance in response to Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda The funding aims at supporting emergency operations in the affected areas as well as preparedness and prevention efforts. Safeguarding public health remains the Commission’s absolute priority as diseases do not stop at borders and cooperation is essential.

H.E. Ambassador Daniel Aristi met with the Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, Hon. Mary Navicha MP, and her team in a courtesy visit. The exchanges served to discuss the different priorities of the Ministry and the collaboration that the EU has been and will continue providing. Gender and equality are key pillars of the European Union's external action globally, permeating all its programs and activities, and the EU will continue supporting the Ministry's efforts. Ministry of Gender, Malawi

Today, Ambassador Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi met with Ms Bertha Bangara Chikadza, President of the Economics Association of Malawi - ECAMA and her team. This was an opportunity to better understand the economic dynamics at play in Malawi, notably regarding the current challenges stemming from the situation in the Middle East in the shape of higher fuel and fertiliser prices. We really appreciate Ecama’s insights and look forward to continuing the dialogue.

On 01 June, H.E. Ambassador Daniel Aristi Gaztelumendi met with the Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Patricia Wiskes, MP, in a courtesy visit. A very useful and interesting conversation where both parties exchanged about the environmental difficulties and opportunities in Malawi, notably addressing deforestation, as well as the challenges posed by climate change.

The European Union remains a central partner of Malawi in those domains, including through its flagship programme Ulimi ndi Chilengedwe (UCHI). The EU support aims to restore degraded landscapes, foster sustainable land-use planning and land registration and contribute to improved forest management and agricultural productivity”.

Zikomo Kwambiri to all our CSO partners for the overwhelming response to the Call for Proposals: “Strengthening the Capacity and Voice of Civil Society Organizations as Actors of Accountability and Transparency in Malawi” (Ref. EuropeAid/186204/DD/ACT/MW)!

We are truly encouraged by the high number and quality of proposals received from organizations committed to promoting accountability, transparency, and citizen engagement in Malawi.

The application window has now officially closed, and we look forward to carefully reviewing all submissions in line with the applicable rules and procedures.

We are excited about the opportunity to work with selected CSOs in advancing transparency and accountability for the benefit of all Malawians. All applicants will be informed individually of the outcome in due course.

UN peace operations remain one of the most important multilateral instruments for responding to a broadening range of threats. They remain among the most impactful multilateral instruments for sustaining peace and security – by protecting civilians, preventing escalation of violence, or ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches the most vulnerable.

The EU and its Member States deploy around 4,000 military, police, and civilian personnel to UN peace operations. The EU is also a security provider with 21 ongoing civilian and military missions and operations around the world, working hand-in-hand with the UN on the ground.

Today, we pay a special tribute to Malawian peacekeepers who continue to serve with professionalism and commitment in UN peacekeeping missions. Through their contribution to global peace and security, they make Malawi proud.

On the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, we recognise and appreciate the dedication, courage, and service of peacekeepers working in some of the world’s most challenging environments.