CAVWOC Archives

Funding crisis threatens justice for SGBV survivors in Malawi

Feb 18, 2025 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Fears are mounting that limited funding for mobile courts will perpetuate a cycle of silence and suffering for victims of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country, denying them access to timely justice. Players in… ...

CAVWOC donates motorcycle to Balaka police to boost tight against GBV

Oct 29, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

In a move aimed at strengthening the fight against gender-based violence, the Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) has donated a brand-new motorcycle to Balaka Police Station. The donation, made possible with… ...

Balaka DC warns Traditional Leaders against promoting harmful cultural practices

Oct 27, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Balaka District Commissioner Tamanya Harawa has issued a stern warning to traditional leaders in the district against promoting harmful cultural practices which put young people into engaging in early marriages as well as getting teenage… ...

NGOs train youths on sexual and reproductive health and rights

Jul 24, 2022 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Over 100 Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM) drawn from various youth clubs in the areas of Traditional Authorities Kalembo and Amidu in Balaka District have been trained to be male champions with a focus… ...

CAVWOC inspires girls from community secondary schools

Mar 12, 2020 Samuel Majamanda 0 &

The Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) has emphasized on the need to encourage Community Day Secondary School (CDSS) students that they can pass the Malawi School Certificate of Education and proceed… ...

Men critical to SRH advocacy – CAVWOC

Aug 22, 2019 Samuel Majamanda 0 &

The Center for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) has highlighted the importance of men’s involvement in improvement of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights delivery to girls in Phalombe. Project Officer for CAVWOC Linda Alimoso… ...

CAVWOC integrates GBV in school sports

Apr 11, 2019 Samuel Majamanda 0 &

The Centre for Alternatives for Victimized Women and Children (CAVWOC) on Monday said sports is one of the best ways of fighting school based Gender Based Violence. CAVWOC's Field Officer Rightwell Nyirenda made the remarks… ...