Ungweru Organisation successfully held stakeholder engagement meetings with the District Youth Technical Working Group and the District Executive Committee (DEC) in Nkhata-Bay District on 27-28 January, 2026. The meetings aimed to introduce INSPIRE-Inclusive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Programming through Information, Rights and Empowerment Project, seek technical guidance, and secure approval for implementation.
Representing Ungweru Organisation at the meeting were Programs Manager, Noel Kumwenda, Projects Officer, Kelvin Zimba, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights Coordinator, Patricia Nyirenda as well as Safeguarding Officer, Taonga J. Gondwe. The Organisation through the Programs Manager in the company of SRHR Coordinator, the Safeguarding Officer, and Projects Officer made a presentation covering the key components of project background, project activities, budget and sustainability plan. Following the presentation, participants provided valuable feedback on the project’s progress.
Participants providing feedback by asking questions following the presentation
The project, approved for implementation in six secondary schools across Traditional Authorities (T/As) Zilakoma, Malanda, Fukamapiri, and Sub T/A Chiweyu, targets areas identified as SRHR hot spots with high rates of teenage pregnancies. The initiative seeks to improve youth sexual and reproductive health and rights in the district.
The INSPIRE Project is made possible with funding from AmplifyChange, a key partner in promoting youth SRHR in Malawi. The project will provide a comprehensive sexuality education, promote youth-friendly health services, and empower young people to make informed decisions about their health. It is expected to have a significant impact on the lives of young people in NKhata-Bay District, reducing teenage pregnancies and promoting health behaviours.