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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…

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…

The Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) Women’s Executive Committee convened in Liwonde to discuss and review the accomplishments, challenges, and activities of 2024. This pivotal meeting also served…

Welcome to a new era of communication and learning with the MANAD Dictionary App! This innovative tool is designed to provide a comprehensive collection of Malawi Sign Language (MSL) signs,…

The Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) recently convened a strategic planning workshop at the Liwonde Community Development Centre in Liwonde from November 28th to 29th, 2024. This critical…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…