The Centre for Youth and Development has collaborated with the Mzuzu University Theatre Arts Group to produce an adapted theatrical production called “The Chief’s Blanket” written by Smith Likongwe and directed by Misheck Mzumara, Misheck Banda and William Maulidi. The play will be premiered in Mzuzu at the Mzuzu University...
In recognition of United Nations International Women’s Day, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. This year, after all we’ve experienced, achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world, shows us how crucial it is to create...
Caitlin Wieja is an e-volunteer for World University Service of Canada (WUSC-EUMC) as the Digital Communications Advisor for the Centre for Youth and Development (CYD) in Malawi and started August 21st. She will be volunteering for 4 months and will help implement communication strategies and social media management to develop...
In the midst of Covid-19, the need for accurate data to understand girls’ lives and needs has never been more true than it is now. As a local implementation of the Technology Girls Ambassadors of the Girl Effect, we are delighted to share Hear Her Voice – a digital diaries...
Not having sanitary supplies means days without school and not leaving their houses/hostels. It also means girls using unhealthy materials, cloth, paper, leaves, mattress stuffing, corn cobs, or anything they think can be used to manage the menses. Centre for Youth and Development is excited to share the progress of...
