disability Archives

MACODA’s flag week to promote Persons with Disabilities Act, inclusivity

Nov 21, 2024 Ephraim Mkali Banda 0 &

Next week, the Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) will kick off its highly anticipated Flag Week campaign, a significant event aimed at promoting awareness of disability rights and the recently passed Persons with Disabilities… ...

Wheels of Hope: From confinement to freedom

Aug 28, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

Vera's eyes sparkled as she was being driven in a wheelchair for the first time in years. Her mother, Mercy Lobeni, beamed with joy watching her daughter explore the world beyond their home. Vera Kadwale's… ...

Every child has right to education – Ndaona

Aug 17, 2024 Raphael Likaka 0 &

Zomba District Council's Social Welfare Officer, Christopher Ndaona, says every child including those with a disability should be accorded the equal right to education per inclusive education policy. Ndaona made the remarks at Group Village… ...

Hilltop Academy Makes Generous Donation to Tidzalerana Shelter, Children with Disabilities Benefit

Jun 08, 2024 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

In a heartwarming display of compassion and generosity, Hilltop Academy, a prestigious school located in Mpingwe-Limbe, has made a significant donation to the Tidzalerana Shelter Organization. This non-profit organization is dedicated to taking care of… ...

Local Organization implores journalists to inclusive SHR reporting

May 28, 2024 Macdonald Kaleso 0 &

A local non-governmental organization, Joy Abilities Empowerment (JAE) has decried inadequate information on Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRH), especially among people living with disabilities in the country. The organization's project officer, Limbani Kambauwa lamented… ...

Govt collaborates with MACRA to support persons with hearing impairment

Feb 06, 2024 Chikondi Daza 0 &

The Ministry of Education in collaboration with Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has embarked on supporting persons with hearing impairments by among others providing training of trainers. Speaking at the opening of training which is… ...

Jean Sendeza Malawi minister of gender disability and social welfare

From MACOHA to MACODA: Malawi passes Disability Act

Dec 06, 2023 Mphatso Khutcha Richard 0 &

Following the passing of 2023 Disability Bill during in Parliament on Tuesday, the Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) is set to rebrand to Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA). In an interview with journalists… ...