Impacting Livelihoods
in Malawi, Africa
Washington State University and its partners are working to address challenges impacting the people and land of Malawi.
The lack of rainfall aggravates the already acute poverty situation in the world's fourth poorest country. Most Malawians struggle to grow enough food to meet basic needs for survival. Hunger and malnourishment are common, particularly for children. Trees are being cut at an alarming rate. Current estimates indicate that half of Malawi's forests will be gone in 20 years. Against this backdrop, WSU is offering education, resources, and most of all hope to press forward.
Solutions
- Educate farmers with crop management and irrigation techniques for higher yields
- Replant forests for future generations
- Build energy efficient brick stoves that use less of precious wood resources available
Partners in our Mission
- Total LandCare (TLC)
- Cooperation for Development of Emerging Countries (COSPE)
- Business Consult Africa (BCA)
- AgriCane Malawi
- Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WSEM)
- Dwangwa Branch
- Nkhotakota District Assembly (NDA)
Situation
People
- Life expectancy: 38 years
- 70% of population affected by acute poverty
- Women and children walk miles daily for water
Environment
- Rapid deforestation
- Soil degradation
