In an effort to improve the livelihoods of young people through agriculture, the Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation (PYAO) has trained 25 young individuals in the production of Mbeya fertilizer/manure.
These young people were selected from seven youth clubs affiliated with the Phweremwe Youth Network in the Phalombe district, with the aim of reducing the use of chemical fertilizers that are harmful to the land in agriculture.
The Board of Directors for the Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation (PYAO) has approved the 2025-2030 PYAO strategic plan, which replaces the old one that expired in 2023. The approval was made on Saturday, 27th September 2025, during the board’s quarterly meeting held in Phalombe District.
Among other goals, the new strategic plan aims to strengthen economic empowerment for young people and women, as well as enhance their resilience to climate change and promote environmental sustainability. The plan also seeks to improve the health and well-being of youth, particularly adolescent girls and young women, in terms of health and nutrition. Additionally, it will help increase access to and retention in quality education for young people, while also strengthening social welfare and protection for vulnerable groups.
Young people have expressed their excitement about the skills they gained during a four-day Gender Action Learning System (GALS) training organised by the Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation (PYAO) in the Phalombe district, with support from The Hilden Charitable Fund.
The four-day training, which was attended by 26 young people, was conducted last week from 25th to 28th August 2025, at the Migowi Executive Lodge in the district.
The young people were drawn from various youth clubs and youth-led organisations within Phalombe district.
Senior Chief Nazombe of Phalombe district has urged men in his area to support young people in promoting and raising awareness about Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for betterment of the future.
The four-day policy boot camp organized by Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation (PYAO) in Mulanje district came to a successful close on Sunday afternoon, equipping about 50 young people with essential skills to become active change-makers in their communities.
The training, held under the Nzotheka Project, which receives financial and technical support from National Democratic Institute (NDI), aimed to empower youths to effectively engage in policy advocacy and hold duty bearers accountable.
The youths were drawn from youth clubs and development committees under Traditional Authority Mabuka in the district.
