Malawi

Making it happen in Malawi

In 2011, BPF’s founder, Richard Bennett, was invited to Malawi by special needs coordinator, Wordsworth Rashid. From that visit, a long-term vision started to take shape. Today, BPF Malawi (a registered NGO) operates from a purpose-built sports and education community centre (a facility we constructed over a 5-year period) in Mtema, a rural area north-west of Lilongwe, home to 59,000 people, 60% of whom are under 18.

BPF Malawi’s team includes an executive director, admin and finance personnel, program staff, a maintenance team and 50+ sports and life skills coaches. Together, we’re implementing a long-term strategy to support children and youth through sport, education and leadership development.

Malawi faces major challenges including poverty, HIV/Aids, malaria, early pregnancies, low literacy and school dropouts. BPF Malawi responds with programs which promote inclusion, healthy choices and community upliftment.

Programs at a glance

• Sport for development (S4D) & youth leadership
  Delivering non-contact rugby, netball and life skills programs to over 3,000 children, BPF Malawi has worked with ChildFund (2022-2024) and now partners with Youth Sport Trust International (2024-2027) to develop youth leaders and drive social change through sport
• Clubs for development (C4D)
  Regular in-school and out-of-school clubs focus on sport, teamwork, communication and life skills, providing safe, structured and inclusive spaces for children and young people to grow
• Achinyamata Tikambilane
  Meaning “Let Youth Discuss”, this youth-led initiative facilitates safe discussions on topics such as sexual and reproductive health, gender and personal development, helping to build confidence and awareness

A hub for local and global impact

With established networks across Africa and internationally, BPF Malawi’s Mtema community centre is a hub for shared learning and meaningful engagement. Through sport, education and leadership, we’re connecting communities and shaping futures.

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Ndizotheka – Make it happen!