2025 – MAlawi National Association of the Deaf

MANAD Women and Youth in a Joint Meeting

By Malonje Phiri – Programs OfficerThe Women’s and Youth Committees of the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) recently held a joint meeting focused on sharing knowledge and experiences…

lloyd September 28, 2025

Capacity Building Sign Language

EMPOWERING COMMUNICATION: MANAD CONDUCTS MSL DICTIONARY WEBSITE REFRESHER TRAINING

With financial support from Kuurojen Liitto ry – Finnish Association of the Deaf (FAD), MANAD successfully conducted a 2-day refresher training on the Malawian Sign Language Dictionary WordPress website updating.…

Duncan Fukulani September 21, 2025

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Are Deaf Malawians Ready to Vote in 2025?

By Malonje Phiri – Programme OfficerSince the Finnish Association of the Deaf (FAD) began supporting human rights campaigns in Malawi, Deaf communities have increasingly turned to the UN Convention on…

lloyd September 8, 2025

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Save the Children Strengthens Governance and Leadership Capacity of Partner Organisations

Written by Malonje Phiri – Programme OfficerFrom 26th to 28th August, Save the Children hosted a governance and leadership training at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, bringing together its funding partners…

lloyd August 28, 2025

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MANAD Secures Funding from Hilden Charitable Fund to Empower Deaf Women and Youth

The Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) is delighted to announce new funding from the Hilden Charitable Fund, a UK-based charity dedicated to advancing social justice, reducing poverty, and…

lloyd August 24, 2025

Sign Language

PROMOTING INCLUSION THROUGH SIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING IN NTCHEU

Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), with support from Save the Children, conducted a four-day Basic Sign Language training for Ntcheu District Council officers from 14 to 17 July…

Duncan Fukulani July 17, 2025

Capacity Building Sign Language

THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS’ TRAINING MANUAL

By Malonje Phiri – MANAD Program Officer Since 2022, the Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TEVETA) has been supporting the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD)…

Duncan Fukulani July 15, 2025

Sign Language

MANAD PARTICIPATION IN WORLD VISION’S “ABLE TO THRIVE” PROJECT QUARTERLY REVIEW WORKSHOP

On June 12, 2025, the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) attended the quarterly review workshop for the Able to Thrive project. The event, organized by World Vision, took…

Duncan Fukulani June 18, 2025

Advocancy

SILENCE IS NOT FOREIGN

In a recent edition of The Nation newspaper, Malonje Phiri, the Program Officer for the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), was featured in the "My Turn" column. In…

Duncan Fukulani June 13, 2025

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MANAD Receives Support from Save the Children to Implement Inclusive Initiative in Ntcheu District

By Malonje Phiri – MANAD Programs OfficerThe Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) has received vital funding from Save the Children (SCI) through the Strengthening Disability Inclusive Programming in…

lloyd June 6, 2025

MANAD HOSTS TRAINING ON THE MALAWIAN SIGN LANGUAGE DICTIONARY (MSLD) WEBSITE MANAGEMENT

With support from the Finnish Association of the Deaf (Kuurojen Liitto ry), the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) is conducting a training workshop on the Malawian Sign Language…

Duncan Fukulani May 6, 2025

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BLANTYRE DEAF ARTIST OVERCOMES ODDS TO LAUNCH ART BUSINESS

By Michael Mbalika Henry Konyani, a young deaf artist based in Blantyre, has turned personal challenges into an inspiring journey of creativity and entrepreneurship. Konyani recalls a time when finding…

Duncan Fukulani April 17, 2025

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New Vision, New Path: MANAD Women Launch Transformation Plan to Accelerate Business Opportunities

The women of the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) are embarking on a bold journey to transform their communities through sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship.In a remarkable step forward,…

lloyd April 15, 2025

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MANAD branch members trained in ICT and news reporting

With financial support from Finish Association of the Deaf - Kuurojen Littory, MANAD is currently conducting a joint ICT and News reporting training from 5 April 2025 to 8 April…

Duncan Fukulani April 5, 2025

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Banking Without Limits: Blantyre MANAD District Tours National Bank HQ

Blantyre, March 28 – In a landmark initiative advancing financial inclusion, members of the Blantyre District Chapter of the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) visited the National Bank…

lloyd April 4, 2025

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MANAD Representative Attends Global Disability Summit in Berlin

Malonje Phiri, Programme Officer for the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD), represented the organization at the Global Disability Summit (GDS) held on 2nd and 3rd April 2025 in…

lloyd April 4, 2025

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Deaf Youth and Women Receive Training on PSEAH and Safeguarding Policy

On March 26th and 27th, 2024, Deaf youth and women from the Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) participated in a training on Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and…

lloyd March 28, 2025

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2025 ADVOCACY AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEETING

With financial support from Finish Association of the Deaf - Kuurojen Littory, MANAD held a joint advocacy and Financial committees meeting on 23 March 2025 in Liwonde. The committees discussed…

Duncan Fukulani March 23, 2025