DAPP Malawi

Development from People to People in Malawi (DAPP in Malawi) is a member of the Federation for Associations connected to the International HUMANA PEOPLE to PEOPLE Movement. In short: HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE.

The objective of DAPP in Malawi is to promote social and economic development. Through a variety of development models, DAPP complements the government’s effort in implementing the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy to achieve the nation’s Vision 2020. The people engaged in the development initiatives of DAPP are trained and equipped with tools and knowledge enabling them to transform their dreams and wishes for a better life into practical actions.

Presently, the DAPP projects are focused on four of the pressing development issues in Malawi:

- Increasing access to inclusive quality education

- Improving food-security and economic growth among small holder farmers

- Improving children’s conditions

- Fighting HIV & AIDS, TB and Malnutrition.

DAPP Malawi currently operates a total of­­­ 25 projectsacross the country, employs more than 1,000 staff and benefits more than one million people on a yearly basis. Among the projects are four Teacher Training Colleges (Amalika, Chilangoma, Dowa and Mzimba) with the total number of 1735 graduates. 274 Farmer Clubs which includes 19.250 members, a Child Aid project benefiting over 50,000 people, Total Control of TB and Nutrition programs covering more than 1 million individuals - and a Vocational School with more than 8,000 youths trained at the schooland through out reach trainings.

To work with communities in Malawi by promoting social and economic development through programs related to health, education training, food security, fundraising and environment. DAPP upholds honesty, empathy, mutual respect and solidarity in all its activities and programs.

The above vision is based on the Solidarity Humanism to radiate actions aimed at creating favourable conditions for men and women, particularly the poorest, to actively participate in overcoming the current constraints regarding access to education, health and participation in the economy.

In its mission, DAPP Malawi has prioritized its activities in rural areas, where the majority of the population is concentrated and where the business base for developing the economy is located, thus reducing poverty to ensure food security for all as this achievement in the rural areas is essential for active and healthy lifestyles throughout the country.