Empowering Communities, Transforming Futures.
Together for Change is a registered charitable youth-led organization creating lasting, self-sustaining pathways out of poverty for vulnerable families and young changemakers.
Transforming Lives Since 2020
At Together for Change, we believe every young person deserves the chance to learn, live free from violence, and build a brighter future. We work with communities, schools, as well as local and international partners to empower young people, prevent human trafficking, child marriage, and sexual violence, while expanding access to education, skills development, and mentorship. Through these efforts, we help young people realise their potential, overcome exploitation, and contribute to Malawi’s sustainable development.
We believe sustainable development begins with investing in people. Together for Change goes beyond temporary relief by improving learning environments, providing learners with desks, supporting digital education in rural classrooms, and helping vulnerable young people stay in school. Through community partnerships, we also work to prevent child trafficking, child marriage, and sexual violence, promoting safety, dignity, and equal opportunities. By protecting young people from exploitation and equipping them with education, skills, and mentorship, we are strengthening Malawi’s human capital and contributing to the inclusive, prosperous nation envisioned in Malawi 2063.
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To empower vulnerable communities through sustainable development, quality education, women and youth economic opportunities, and vital humanitarian assistance.
Our Vision
A world where every individual and community has the resources, dignity, and opportunity to thrive with lasting self-reliance and resilience.
Our Core Values
Integrity
100% transparency in all operations and finances.
Community-Led
Solutions driven and maintained by local leaders.
Human Dignity
Respecting the inherent worth and agency of all.
Gender Equity
Dismantling barriers for women and girls.
Innovation
Deploying digital classrooms and AI tools for learners in rural areas
Sustainability
Designing for multi-generational impact.
History of Impact &
Growth
Establishment of Together for Change
Established Together for Change as a charitable organisation to transform young people's lives through education, innovation and skills development
Innovation and Skills Development
Launched Rural Scholars Online Initiative (RUSO), a Learning Management System with digital classrooms, digital library, science lab and AI model that helped over 1000 young people in rural areas with access and quality education.
Youth Impact and Leadership Awards
Received a national award from the National Youth Council of Malawi under the Ministry of Youth for helping over 1000 young people in rural Malawi with access to education through the RUSO project, with 15 beneficiaries selected to public universities.
Education and Skills Development
Raised over MWK7,000,000.00 which supported 12 school dropout boys return to school, and provided 40 desks for Maghemo Secondary School.
Community-Led Sustainable Development
Grassroots Co-Design
We never arrive with pre-packaged assumptions. Projects originate from structured community design approach, involving members of the community in designing, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the project.
Local Ownership & Committees
We encourage local members to develop a sense of project ownership by contributing and taking care of the project.
Leadership & Board
Meet the dedicated team and board members guiding our organization toward sustainable impact and accountability.
Kondwani Lucio
Bachelor of Arts (Education), Mzuzu University
Tionge Kanyenda
YALI Regional Leadership Centre - Southern Africa Program Alumna | Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Extension, Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Emmanuel Kanyinji
British Army, United Kingdom | Bachelor of Arts (Education), Mzuzu University
Tiwonge Mwale
Bachelor of Education (Physics), University of Malawi | Master of Science - Physics (Student), University of Malawi
Israel Mwamvani
Bachelor of Education - Physics (Student), University of Malawi
Our Board of Directors
Governance and strategic oversight.
Jane Chikapa Chekecheke
Jane is a Principal Teacher Education and Development Officer at Ministry of Education Science & Technology. She holds Master of Education in Teacher Education (Mzuzu University) & Bachelor of Education (University of Livingstonia). Her work has earned wide recognition, including as a Global Teacher Prize Finalist and Ambassador, Fulbright Teaching Excellence Achievement Awardee, British Council ELTONS finalist, YALI Regional Leadership Centre Southern Africa Program Alumna, Hewlett Packard Teacher Mentor, Muhammad Sanusi SDG Fund awardee, 1 Million Teachers Black Belt recipient, and Mulher Forte Literary Award recipient, alongside honors from the African Authors Awards. Jane founded the Bloomers Learning Initiative, advancing literacy through creative writing, student publishing, and library-building. She also volunteers at Svitlo School in Ukraine.
Our Strategic Priorities
Education and Skills Development
Supporting young people with educational resources to stay in school
Digital Classrooms and AI Tools
Supporting young people in rural areas with digital lessons and AI tools for quality education and innovation
School Infrastructure and Resources
Providing desks and renovation of school infrastructure
Child Trafficking Prevention
Providing young people with access to education, enabling them develop skills that would help them secure descent jobs for themselves and create jobs for others, preventing human trafficking for forced labour due to high levels of youth unemployment
Child Marriage and Sexual Violence Prevention
Engaging boys and young men in ending child marriage and sexual violence against girls by promoting education, especially for a boy child.
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