In Malawi, many young girls possess voices filled with promise, yet this potential often remains quietly indirect. Our team launched “Lean in Girls,” empowering girls aged 12-18 to become bold, confident, and resilient leaders. The program challenges limiting stereotypes and…
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is an annual initiative where young people can contribute to policy discussions at the United Nations through their collective ideas, solutions and innovations. On April 17th, 2025, the future of Malawi was…
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller’s words came alive on 16th -17th April in Blantyre, where MATCH Foundation transformed Zingwangwa Youth Centre (ZYC) through collaborative action. Over two dynamic days, with…
On 15th April, 2025, parents of the beneficiaries under the Play and Stay Project gathered at Bingu National Stadium for a crucial meeting about their children’s progress. Edward Luwanja, the Programs Coordinator, explained: “we’re not just coaching tennis players; we’re…
When the sun sits high in the Lilongwe sky, as our elders say, “even the lizards seek the shade,” but not the student-athletes of MATCH Foundation. The red clay courts became a battlefield on March 29, 2025 where 72 warriors…
On March 22, 2025, our students-athlete’s arrived at Lilongwe Girls Secondary School with hearts pounding and minds racing. Five exceptional students who qualified during the MATCH Foundation’s spelling bee Settie Chizimba, Naomi Major, Christina Ben, Jenifer Mwaya, and Wisdom Banda…
Driven by the weight of isolation and a desire for connection, our dedicated team journeyed to Dowa on March 20, 2025, where they encountered the transformative work of the Fountain of Hope organization at the Dzaleka refugee settlement. They were…
In the grand theatre of national planning, a single voice can change everything. On February 7th, 2025, at Lilongwe’s Bingu International Convention Centre, MATCH Foundation’s Executive Director, Tadala Ngosi became that voice—an inspiration of youth potential reshaping Malawi’s economic destiny.…
In the silent classrooms of Lilongwe, a hidden struggle was unfolding. Young people were wrestling with anxiety, depression, and emotional distress, often feeling isolated and unsupported. Recognizing this critical need, our team launched Achinyamata Ojaka (wise youth)—a groundbreaking project designed…
In a significant milestone for youth participation in the national budget statement, our Executive Director, Tadala Kandulu Ngosi, participated in the Ministerial Pre-Budget Consultations for the 2025/2026 National Budget at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC). This invitation represents a…