![Growing Resilient Schools and Communities]()
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Mar 28, 2013 | Projects
The second term of school is over and learners have gone for a break. What have we done so far in the implementation of Integrated Land Use Design at Kang’oma primary school? Well, since Kusamala embarked on this project, so much has been done at Kang’oma...
![Growing Resilient Schools and Communities]()
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Mar 1, 2013 | General, Projects
Kusamala will soon begin the second year of the JANEEMO project which is being implemented in Dowa district, north of Lilongwe. The project aims at improving household food security, income generation and environmental stewardship. Having gone through the first year...
![Growing Resilient Schools and Communities]()
by Tiwonge Nkosi | Feb 7, 2013 | Projects
What’s more encouraging than a group of young people who are proactive and vibrant in safeguarding their future? Whilst others are dreaming and talking about a better future, learners at Kangóma primary school have taken a step ahead and are making efforts to...
![Growing Resilient Schools and Communities]()
by kusamala | Feb 5, 2013 | Projects, Trainings
In Malawi, malnutrition is a serious threat. In rural areas 48% of children are stunted while 64% suffer from anemia (iron-deficiency). While the majority of the population works in the agricultural sector, they primarily grow maize and tobacco; both of which contain...
![Growing Resilient Schools and Communities]()
by kusamala | Feb 1, 2013 | Projects, Trainings
Yesterday, Kusamala staff enjoyed a special treat as our six apprentices used us as a test audience for their permaculture design presentations. As the culminating project to their six-month apprenticeship, Kusamala trainers assigned each apprentice an area, either at...
![Growing Resilient Schools and Communities]()
by kusamala | Jan 28, 2013 | Projects, Trainings
In Malawi’s agricultural landscape, women play a vital, and often underrepresented, role. Nearly 58% of Malawian women work in the agricultural sector, primarily on rural, family farms. These numbers only increase with family size and poverty levels; 62% of women with...
