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Where education becomes the foundation for equality and empowerment.
About FAWEMA
We believe that we can save life
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The Forum for African Women Educationalists – Malawi Chapter (FAWEMA) is a registered non-governmental organization that brings together educationalists to support and promote girls’ and women’s education in Malawi. The chapter was established in 1993 and officially registered in 2001 under the Trustees Incorporation Act of 1962.
FAWEMA is the national chapter of the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE), whose secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is non-political, voluntary, charitable, non-sectarian, and non-profit. FAWEMA does not discriminate against any person based on race, age, creed, color, nationality, or religious affiliation.
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FAWEMA
Our Vision & Mission
Educate to Empower, Empower to Transform — building a generation of confident, skilled, and innovative women shaping Malawi’s future.
Our Vision
A self-reliant and inclusive society where girls and women are creative, innovative and skilled for their wellbeing.
Our Missions
To promote gender responsive policies, attitudes and practices that provide opportunities to girls and women through evidence-based interventions that allow them to prosper.
FAWEMA
Core Values
The following are the core values for FAWEMA that guide our thinking and aspirations. They represent us at our best of operations, and they set us apart from the rest of other institutions in the education sector. They advance our vision and mission.
Impact-Oriented
We focus on creating lasting, meaningful change in people’s lives.
We encourage creativity and new ideas that drive progress in education.
We ensure everyone, regardless of background or status, has equal opportunity.
We act with honesty, transparency, and strong moral principles.
We engage communities and partners at every stage of our work.
We help girls and women gain the skills and confidence to shape their own futures.
We take responsibility for our actions and results.
We commit ourselves to serving others with care and dedication.
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The FAWEMA Model
The FAWEMA model, premised on tested and proven feminist ideals that arise from the vision and mission, integrates the core values of the organization, and is depicted within the Theory of Change. The model utilizes educationists to inspire change and growth among Malawian girls, boys, men and women. This model serves as the basis for current activities and the road map for scaling over the next five years.
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Our Team
Mr. Wesley Chabwera
Mrs. Mphatso Kapalamula
Mrs. Rhoda Thokozire Mhlanga
Finance and Administration Manager
Mrs. Thokozani Phiri
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager