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Joyous Celebrations as the Climate Shield Initiative Brings Hope to Sanimaganga Village

The excitement was palpable as we arrived at Sanimaganga village in TA Ndidi, Salima district for our Climate Shield Initiative. The community, whose lives have been devastated by floods, greeted us with joyous singing and dancing, and we gladly joined in. For the villagers, this initiative is more than just a solution—it’s a lifeline. With …

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Climate Shield Initiative: Addressing Climate Mobility in Malawi

Climate Shield Initiative: Addressing Climate Mobility in Malawi As climate change intensifies, communities in Malawi are increasingly facing the harsh reality of climate mobility—being forced to move due to environmental changes like flooding. At the Clean Cities Project, our Climate Shield Initiative is dedicated to developing strategies that not only address the immediate impacts of …

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Reflecting on the Thin Plastic Awareness Walk: Towards a Plastic-Free Malawi

Last Saturday, we had the honor of representing the Clean Cities Project at the Thin Plastic Awareness Walk organized by the Association of Environmental Journalists in Malawi (AEJ-Malawi) . The event was a powerful step forward in our mission to end plastic pollution, especially the pervasive issue of thin plastics that continue to harm our …

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CLIMATE SHIELD INITIATIVE

The Human-Centered Design, emphases on the need to understand problems from the beneficiaries’ perspectives and their expectations through direct interaction, rather than imposing solutions on them. This approach has profoundly influenced our work at the Clean Cities Project. We are thrilled to announce that, with the support from the Aspire Leaders Program with Menia Kaputa …

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What’s Next for Clean Cities Project: Scaling the Waste to Art Initiative

After the resounding success of the Clean Cities Solidarity March, Clean Cities Project is poised to take the next big step in our journey towards environmental sustainability: scaling the Waste to Art initiative across Lilongwe city, communities, and schools. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), more than 280,000 tonnes of solid waste remain uncollected …

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Post-March Success Announcement: Clean Cities Solidarity March

We are thrilled to announce that the Clean Cities Solidarity March which we organised was a tremendous success! The turnout was impressive, with youths from all parts of Lilongwe City showing up to demonstrate against improper waste management and to hold stakeholders accountable for their actions towards poor waste management and lack of sanitation in …

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Turning Waste into Art: Nambuma School Showcase

At Clean Cities Project, we believe in the power of creativity and innovation to address pressing environmental challenges. Our recent Waste to Art Showcase at Nambuma Secondary School was a shining example of this belief in action. This event marked a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability through education and community engagement. …

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Clean cities project youths collecting plastic waste in the middle of the town of he Lilongwe city

Mobilizing for Change: Clean Cities Project Takes on Lilongwe’s Waste Crisis

In the heart of Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, lies a pressing challenge demanding immediate attention: the overwhelming volume of waste inundating its streets and open spaces. With a daily generation of 553 tons of waste, equivalent to a staggering 553,000 garbage bags weighing 10 kilograms each (UNEP, 2022), the city faces the daunting …

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Trash or Beauty? Introducing the Waste to Art Initiative

Introduction: A Call to Action Against Plastic Pollution Imagine living in a world where our streets, oceans, and landscapes are free from the grip of plastic pollution. This vision might seem far-fetched, especially when faced with the staggering reality that urban areas in Malawi alone generate approximately 280,000 tons of uncollected solid waste annually. But …

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