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Day of the African Child 2026 ensuring every child learns, grows and thrives through access to water, sanitation and hygiene
Every year on 16 June, Africa pauses to remember the courage and sacrifice of the young people who took to the streets of Soweto, South Africa, in 1976 to demand quality education and dignity. Their bravery, which led to the tragic loss of many young lives, became a powerful symbol…
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Strengthening systems and empowering communities our approach to sustainable education reform in Malawi
Civil Society Education Coalition, Is committed to advancing inclusive, equitable, and quality education for all learners in Malawi. Through our Capacity Enhancement Program (CCEP), we are taking a deliberate and strategic approach to strengthening both our institutional capacity and the broader education ecosystem in which we operate. Supported by Tilitonse Foundation…
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LETTER TO DR. HASTINGS KAMUZU BANDA
Dear Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, Today, Malawi remembers you again. Some will remember you with admiration. Others with pain. Many with mixed emotions. But whether one agrees with every chapter of your rule or not, one truth remains difficult to erase: you built a nation with a sense of direction.…
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Schools under siege why protecting learning environments must be a national priority
Across Malawi, schools are meant to represent opportunity, safety, and the promise of a better future. However, emerging reports paint a deeply concerning picture one where these spaces are increasingly vulnerable to vandalism, theft, and violence. What should be environments that nurture learning are, in some cases, becoming zones of…
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Embracing the Spirit of Easter to Strengthen Malawi’s Education Sector
Easter is a season that goes beyond celebration, offering a meaningful opportunity for reflection, renewal, and recommitment to values that strengthen society. For the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC), Easter presents a moment to reflect on the progress made in advancing equitable access to quality education in Malawi, while also…
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Civil Society Coalition Engages Parliamentarians to Lobby for Increased Education Financing in the 2026/27 National Budget
A coalition of civil society organisations led by the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC), alongside ActionAid Malawi, Oxfam in Malawi, Forum for African Women Educationalists in Malawi (FAWEMA), and Sightsavers, has engaged Members of Parliament from the Budget and Finance as well as Education Cluster Committees to advocate for increased financing for the education sector in the…
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Citizen Education Agenda Manifesto Political Party Commitment: Endorsing Equitable, Inclusive, and Quality Education for All Malawians
In September 2025, Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) hosted a landmark event at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, where leaders from Malawi’s major political parties gathered to publicly endorse the Citizen Education Agenda (2025–2029). This declaration marked a pivotal moment in the country’s education advocacy efforts, as political actors pledged to…