Malawi
WHAT WE DO
Strengthening climate resilience and ending hunger in Malawi.
“End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.”
United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2: Zero Hunger
Agriculture is the backbone of many communities in Malawi, but smallholder farmers face increasing challenges from climate change, unpredictable weather patterns, and limited access to financial services. Through climate-smart agriculture training, savings groups, and financial inclusion initiatives, Opportunity is helping farming families build more resilient livelihoods and improve food security. Farmers are learning new techniques to increase productivity, protect their crops, and adapt to changing environmental conditions, while savings groups provide a safe place to save, access small loans, and invest in their futures. Together, these efforts are helping families strengthen their incomes, weather economic and climate-related shocks, and create more stable futures for themselves and future generations.
Why Malawi?
- 19M estimated population
- Over 50% of Malawians live below the poverty line
- Nearly 95%of poor households in Malawi are located in rural areas
- Around 67% of Malawian adults do not have access to formal banking services, with women constituting 70% of this group.
- The majority of Malawi's population relies on rain-fed agriculture for their livelihood, highlighting the significance of this sector in the country's economy and the vulnerability of its population to climate variability.
How we create opportunity.
Building Livelihoods & Food Security
Our work is focused on supporting families living in poverty in rural communities to build sustainable livelihoods, increase food production, and improve resilience against the affects of climate change.
Regenerative Agriculture
Our program focuses on strengthening climate resilience smallholder farmers by introducing sustainable farming practices to improve soil health, agricultural productivity, and ecosystem resilience.
VSLAs
We aim to establish 400 Village Savings and Loans Associations for approximately 15 members each. These savings groups will improve household financial literacy and facilitate financial inclusion.
See how your support is alleviating
poverty in Malawi.
Latest results as of March 2026
CLIENT STORY
Meet Florence
Florence Zulu, a farmer from Mchinji, Malawi, recently expanded her farming activities to include the cultivation of maize, groundnuts, and soybeans. Before partnering with Opportunity, she had never saved and constantly worried about safeguarding her earnings, especially given the lack of security in her home. Concerns about her grandchildren’s safety and access to quality education also weighed heavily on her mind.
When she first started saving, Florence obtained an agricultural loan to invest in higher-quality seeds and fertilizers. Additionally, she actively participated in training sessions organized in her village. Empowered by the loan and newfound agricultural knowledge, Florence significantly boosted her crop yields and income. Some of her earnings were allocated towards enhancing the security of her home by purchasing metal sheets for roof improvements. She was also able to support her grandchildren’s education, ensuring they receive quality schooling and acquire essential skills for their future endeavours.