A healthy and vibrant self-reliant Malawian community
For over 20 years, that has been our vision and dream, and we are committed to seeing it become a reality.
Our
Approach
Mission Statement
To build knowledgeable and empowered communities to become vibrantly self-reliant through health, education, livelihood, and relief interventions.
An Integrative Model
COPRED's seven program focuses are interconnected and interdependent. Improvements in any of the sectors generate a compounding positive impact, increasing the well-being and health of the community and bolstering the strength of the other sectors.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
We work diligently to increase access to care and treatment to ensure people living with HIV have longer and healthier lives. By leveraging prevention services and educational initiatives, we aim to decrease transmission rates, ensuring a healthier future for Malawians.
Food and Nutrition Security
From planting to harvesting, we provided season-to-season support to community members to increase food and nutrition security. We provide farming equipment, training programs, clippings and seeds, and other resources to individuals interested in establishing a home garden.
Early Childhood Developement
COPRED is committed to ensuring the next generation has a brighter future ahead. We invest in ECD infrastructure, caregiver educational services, and child protection programs to ensure the safety and well-being of children in our communities. We aim to help children successfully transition from ECD services to formal education.
Enterprise Development
Utilizing a Village Savings and Loan (VSL) model, COPRED catalyzes economic growth and empowers individuals to pursue business ventures.
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Clean Water (WASH)
We approach clean water through the holistic WASH strategy, focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene to ensure community health. We aim to increase water access points and cultivate healthy sanitation practices. Additionally, we work to improve menstrual hygiene support for women and girls in the community.
Natural Resource Management
The future of Malawi hinges on caring for our land and managing our resources wisely. COPRED aims to contribute to a sustainable future by planting trees, regenerating forests, and providing educational training on sustainable practices within the community.
Social Accountability
We believe it will take collaboration to reach our goals. Therefore, we aim to strengthen partnerships and collaboration with the government, FBOs, NGOs, and leaders in the community to provide policy direction as well as financial and material support to the targeted beneficiaries.
Our
IMPACT
1,648
Individuals provided with Antiretroviral therapy (ART)
31
ECD centers rehabilitated
12,547
Individuals provided with HIV prevention services
31
Water points constructed
431
Community members trained in reusable sanitary pad production
6,769
Sanitation facilities established
9,771
Families supported with farm inputs
47
Irrigation schemes supported with treadle pumps
4,741
Community members reached through VSL
2,008
Children transitioned from ECD programs to formal school
27
Orphan and vulnerable children houses rehabilitated
94,498
Trees planted in water catchments and homesteads
275
Individuals trained on making firewood saving stoves
509
Individuals reached through disaster relief efforts
Our Service Areas
Neno
Key Initiatives
WASH, ECD
Key Initiatives
ECD, Disaster Relief, VSL, HIV Prevention
Blantyre
Mwanza
Key Initiatives
VSL, ECD, Gender Equality, HIV Prevention
Our Funding Needs
Our Goal: $1.1 million over 3 years (2024-2026)
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Our Team
COPRED is led by an experienced and dedicated staff. In addition to paid staff, COPRED has trained 300+ volunteers in communities across Malawi.
Jimmy Katuma
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Reuben Biliati
Program Coordinator
Lilian Ngozo
Accounts Assistant
James Chisale
Field Assistant
Lawrence Phiri
Project Officer
Mercy Mwanza
Finance and Admin Manager
Justin Mbetewa
Project Officer
Mable Musate
Field Officer
Monica Chiutsi
Field Officer
Lemson Wenzuro
Field Officer
Joyce Makawa
Project Officer