2024 was the first year of the 9th Country Programme implementation for the country office. It’s been quite a revelation as we implemented this ambitious plan that seeks to holistically tackle issues faced by young people—with a special focus on the adolescent girl. The lessons learnt in this first year of implementation will be invaluable as we forge ahead with our work to transform countless lives of young people in Malawi. The 9th CP is firmly grounded in, and aligned with, Malawi’s Vision 2063 and its first 10-year implementation plan (MIP-1). It is also fully aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), supporting both national development priorities and the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2024, Malawi witnessed remarkable progress in advancing maternal and neonatal health, strengthening family planning services, and addressing gender-based violence. Through strategic investments in training, equipment, and mentorship program
Gender equality remains at the heart of our interventions. Over the year, we expanded safe spaces for adolescent girls and young women, scaled up male engagement initiatives, and reinforced our commitment to ending harmful practices such as child marriage and gender-based violence. By working closely with policymakers, civil society, and community leaders, we advanced key policies that will protect and empower vulnerable populations for years to come.
The success of our work reflects the invaluable partnerships we have cultivated—with the Government of Malawi, donors, fellow UN agencies, civil society organizations, and most importantly, the communities we serve. These collaborations have been instrumental in driving positive change and ensuring that no one is left behind.
As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our mission to achieve the three transformative results: ending the unmet need for family planning, ending preventable maternal deaths, and ending gender-based violence and harmful practices
