2024 – MAlawi National Association of the Deaf

Police Request MANAD to Provide Sign Language Training for Officers in Nkhotakota

This report highlights an important collaboration between the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) and government officials, following a meeting in Nkhotakota District on Monday, the 21st, which was…

lloyd October 23, 2024

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Nguludi MANAD Women’s Club Discusses Business Strategies

Part of club members during meeting On 15th October, the Nguludi Women's Club from the Chiradzulu branch of the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) held a meeting focused…

lloyd October 23, 2024

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MANAD attends the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD) induction training workshop

Kettie(right) and her colleagues at workshop Malawi National Association of the Deaf participated in the UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRDP) induction training workshop. The workshop…

lloyd October 17, 2024

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MANAD oriented Ntchisi Magistrate Court, Social Welfare, Hospital and Police in basic Sign Language As part of commemorating the International Week of Deaf People, MANAD with funding from Finnish Association…

Duncan Fukulani September 26, 2024

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Malawi Deaf Community Celebrates International Deaf Week in Style

The Deaf community in Malawi joined their global counterparts in celebrating International Deaf Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the unique identity and communication needs of Deaf and…

lloyd September 24, 2024

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Goodwill Message from Save the Children to Deaf community in Malawi

Disability Inclusion - International Day of Sign LanguagesSeptember 23, 2024To the Deaf Community in Malawi, Happy International Day of Sign Languages! On this important day, Save the Children stands in solidarity…

lloyd September 24, 2024

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MANAD Organizes joint Meetings for Parents of Deaf children and Duty-bearers

MANAD recently organized a successful joint meeting for parents of Deaf children and duty bearers on September 9th in Balaka District. This meeting followed a productive three-day sign language training…

lloyd September 16, 2024

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MANAD Organizes Sign Language Training for Parents of Deaf Children

The Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) recently held a three-day sign language training for parents of Deaf children in Balaka District from September 6 to 8, 2024. A…

lloyd September 8, 2024

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MANAD Newsletter – First Edition of 2024 Now Available!

We're excited to announce the release of the first edition of the 2024 MANAD Newsletter! Dive into our latest activities, updates, and other important issues we're working on. Don't miss…

lloyd September 2, 2024

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MANAD Embark on Strengthening Malawian Sign Language: A Collective Effort to Validate Additional Sign Cards and Videos

Two years after the inaugural edition of the Malawian Sign Language (MSL) dictionary was introduced to the public, the Sign Language Research Work Group (SLRWG) gathered once more for a…

lloyd August 31, 2024

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MANAD Preparation Meeting for 2024 Deaf Week Held in Lilongwe

Lilongwe, August 30, 2024 - A crucial meeting was held today at the Ministry of Disability and Elderly Affairs in Lilongwe to strategize and map out the way forward for…

lloyd August 30, 2024

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MANAD Facilitate Sign Language Training for Teachers in Five Beneficiary Districts of WVI -“Able to Thrive Project”

From April 8 to 12, 2024, the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) played a key role in a comprehensive Sign Language Training program organized by World Vision Malawi…

lloyd August 29, 2024

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MANAD in Deaf Education Research

The Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame (USA), is currently implementing a significant research project titled Deaf Education Language of Instruction…

lloyd August 29, 2024

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MANAD Promotes Winter Cropping to Boost Food Security for Deaf Families

The Ministry of Agriculture has been actively encouraging Malawians to adopt winter cropping, and the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) views this as a crucial component of its…

lloyd August 29, 2024

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DELITES System Diagnostic Workshop on Deaf Education Held in Mponela

The Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and the Ministry of Education, successfully conducted a two-day System Diagnostic Workshop in Mponela…

lloyd August 29, 2024

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MANAD’s Active Role in Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Management and Early Warning Messaging

From July 29 to 31, 2024, the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) actively participated in a critical meeting focused on disability-inclusive disaster risk management (DRM) and early warning…

Duncan Fukulani August 5, 2024

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MANAD Briefs Ntchisi DC on 2024 Deaf Week Events

August 2, 2024 Today, the MANAD Programmes Officer, along with officials from the Department of Disabilities and Elderly Affairs in the Ministry of Gender, visited Ntchisi District Council. They briefed…

Duncan Fukulani August 5, 2024

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MANAD secretariat staff weds

July 27, 2024 Today, MANAD Sign Language Research Assistant Mr. Nelson Sambanya tied the knot with his beloved wife in a holy matrimony at Chilobwe Catholic Church. The joyous occasion…

Duncan Fukulani August 5, 2024

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MANAD PARTICIPATED IN THE LEARNING AND SHARING SEASON ORGANIZED BY SAVE THE CHILDREN

Save the Children's Strengthening Disability Inclusive programming organized a one-day learning and sharing session in Liwonde with stakeholders to assess the impact of the technical and financial support. The Senior…

Duncan Fukulani August 5, 2024

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2024 MANAD MID-TERM REVIEW ASSESSMENT

MANAD conduct MID-TERM REVIEW/FACILITATED INTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF THE MANAD-Finish Association of the Deaf (FAD) PROJECT “Supporting Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) Organizational, Advocacy and Sign Language Work Capacities…

Duncan Fukulani August 5, 2024