Stakeholders in the childcare sector have convened in Blantyre for a two-day workshop to discuss key issues affecting the paid childcare sector in Malawi. The meeting, organized by the World University Service of Canada - WUSC - Malawi in partnership with the Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) has brought together various stakeholders, including childcare enterprise owners and childcare workers. The main objective of the meeting is to disseminate the key findings of a baseline study...

Young women leaders, activists, and policymakers from across Africa, Asia, and beyond gathered in Salima to share experiences, strengthen solidarity, and reflect on feminist legacies shaping the future. WOLREC Executive Director Maggie Kathewera Banda was among the attendees and participated in a panel discussion entitled "From Beijing to Now - Honoring Feminist Legacies and Leadership." Organised by ActionAid, the Forum for Feminist Solidarity, Organizing and Leadership event sought to...

Seven SASA!Faith trainers from Malawi and Zimbabwe, have received their accreditation certificates at a colourful event that took place on Wednesday night in Blantyre. Gracing the event organized by Trocaire, Women’s Legal Resources Centre (WOLREC) Executive Director Maggie Kathewera Banda called on faith leaders to use their influence to challenge gender-based violence and promote justice and equality in their communities. Sasa! Faith empowers faith communities to address the root causes of...