Zantchito Entrepreneurship and Access to Finance About the Programme In 2023, we launched a provision of incubation services in collaboration with the Zantchito Entrepreneurship and Access to Finance Program, implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with financing from the European Union. Through this partnership, Emerge Livelihoods aims to support 50 enterprises in the…
Rural Enterprise Advancement and Resilience – Innovation Business Challenge About the Program Rural Enterprise Advancement and Resilience (REAR) Malawi – Innovative Business Challenge initiative aligns with the second phase of the More Income and Employment in Rural Areas (MIERA) program, contributing to the overarching goal of enhancing employment and income in rural communities in Malawi….
Kukolola Project Fostering Job Creation and Livelihood Transformation through Agricultural Advancement in Rumphi District About the Programme Emerge Livelihoods, then Mzuzu Entrepreneur Hub in collaboration with Life Concern, implemented the Kukolola Project under the Muzi Ecosystem Initiative, with funding from the German Development Cooperation – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Malawi, through GOPA-AFC GmbH….
Green Jobs For Adolescents and Youth About the Programme Emerge Livelihoods, formerly Mzuzu Entrepreneur Hub, is implementing the Green Jobs for Adolescents and Youth Project through a consortia of SCI Malawi, ADRA, CRECCOM, TEVETA and Mzuzu University with support from Save the Children International – Italy. The project promotes vulnerable adolescents and youth (15–24 years)…
In the vibrant hallways of the Malawi National Youth Summit 2025 on 2 July 2025 at BICC, Lilongwe, Malawi with the themes Harnessing Youth Innovation on for Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation Towards Malawi 2063, a clear and resonant message rang out, one that should echo in every boardroom, village meeting, and policy roundtable….
About the Programme The Going Beyond – Partnering for a Youth-Led Future project is a partnership between Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and the Mastercard Foundation that aims to scale DOT’s evidence- based, peer-to-peer model and will be executed in four African countries – Côte d’Ivoire, Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. Over five years, and with the…
Over the past week, our team had the privilege of representing Emerge Livelihoods at two influential events held in Lilongwe: the Umunthu Social Impact Forum organized by Thrive Afrika, and the ICTAM ICT Expo & Corporate Awards. At the Umunthu Social Impact Forum, our Managing Director, Wangiwe Joanna Kambuzi, and Communications & Marketing Lead, Litness…
In a world where entrepreneurship is increasingly recognized as a driving force for economic development and social impact, one question remains: how do we ensure early-stage businesses have the support they need to scale and thrive? At Emerge Livelihoods, we asked ourselves the same question and found the answer in a bold and new initiative:…
Enabling a thriving ecosystem for individuals and communities to become self-reliant 2024 was quite a reflective and engaging year, whereby we amplified the voice of our community, including youth, women, local community leaders, investment partners and donors, local implementing partner organisations, our board and management team, towards understanding the community needs and feedback. From an…
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