Who We Are

 Development from People to People in Malawi (DAPP in Malawi) is a member of the Federation for Associations connected to the International HUMANA PEOPLE to PEOPLE Movement. In short: HUMANA PEOPLE TO PEOPLE.

The objective of DAPP in Malawi is to promote social and economic development. Through a variety of development models, DAPP complements the Governments effort in implementing the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy to achieve the nation’s Vision 2020.The people engaged in the development initiatives of DAPP are trained and equipped with tools and knowledge enabling them to transform their dreams and wishes for a better life into practical actions.

Presently, the DAPP projects are focused on four of the pressing development issues in Malawi: 

• Improving food-security and economic growth
• Increasing access to quality education
• Improving children’s conditions
• Fighting HIV & AIDS DAPP

Malawi is in its 17th year of creating long-term development. Since its inception in 1995, DAPP has built up a sound institutional capacity and an impressive track record with the people of Malawi.

The projects are carried out in close partnership with the National Government, local and district authorities and a range of national as well as international partners.

DAPP Malawi currently operates a total of 16 projects, employs more than 650 staff and benefit 1 million people on a yearly basis. Among the projects are 2 teacher training colleges with 300 students, 6 Farmers Club Projects which includes 18.000 members, a Child Aid project benefiting 30,000 people, 4 Total Control of the Epidemic programs covering 400,000 people with counseling and mobilization to control HIV& AIDS - and a Vocational School with 195 students.

Mission

To work with communities in Malawi by promoting social and economic development through programs related to health, education training, food security, fundraising and environment.

DAPP upholds honesty, empathy, mutual respect and solidarity in all its activities and programs.

The above vision is based on the Solidary Humanism to radiate actions aimed at creating favourable conditions for men and women, particularly the poorest, to actively participate in overcoming the current constraints regarding access to education, health and participation in the economy.

In its mission, DAPP Malawi has prioritized its activities in rural areas, where the majority of the population is concentrated and where the business base for developing the economy is located, thus reducing poverty to ensure food security for all as this achievement in the rural areas is essential for active and healthy lifestyles throughout the country.

Partners

On behalf of many Malawians who in one way or another are part of our projects, we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our Partners and we look forward to a continued fruitful collaboration.