Where We Work
We work with communities living around national parks, wildlife reserves, forests, and fisheries across Malawi — supporting them to manage natural resources and strengthen sustainable livelihoods.
3.8 million
people
People living within 15 km of protected areas
1.8 million
hectares
Customary forest under community stewardship
3,000+
VNRCs
Active across Malawi’s landscapes
1.2 million
hectares
Buffer zones managed with TAs
Local Solutions to Global Challenges
Our member Associations are located across Malawi’s landscapes — from forest reserves to wildlife areas, fisheries zones, and agricultural districts. Each landscape brings unique challenges and strengths, but all share a common goal: conservation that benefits people and nature.
Northern Malawi
Nyika-Vwaza Landscape; and Nothern regionm Lakeshore Fisheries Communities
Central Malawi
Dzalanyama Forest Reserve; and Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve Buffer Communities
Southern Malawi
Liwonde National Park; Mangochi Forest Reserves; and Lake Chilwa Wetland & Fisheries