Ungweru is a local NGO in Malawi 2010

For previous websites of Ungweru (as a CBO) see:

The First Ungweru (2006 - 2008)
The Second Ungweru (2008 - 2009)

Breaking News July 2010:  
The New Executive Secretary of Ungweru is Mr Dominic Nyirongo (a graduate of Bunda College of Agriculture
) has arrived and is now in offcice.















                      Ungweru Ladies at the lake in Nkhata Bay during a day out in May 2010.

The Main programs of Ungweru:

Information Center (Daily National Newspapers, Library, Computer School and Internet)
Encouraging local CBOs to fulfill their mission e.g. St Augustine Home Based Care, Dunduzu Home
Based Care, Msiki Home Based Care, St Augustine AIDS Support Group, Dunduzu AIDS Support
Group, Msiki AIDS Support Group, Kang'ona Child Day Care centre, Temwanani Child Day Care
Center, Similar groups in Tandazga, Chitatata, Area 1B, etc
Giving education support to needy orphans
Providing a limited loan facility for orphans to access Third Level Education
Ungweru tries to build capacity within the Ungweru Youth Group  who take part in promoting good
nutrition, the making of energy saving stoves and compost making programs in the above CBOs
Promoting Adult Education (English and Art Classes)
Teaching the importance of good nutrition in daily diet
Promoting the efficient use of biomass fuels
Promoting compost making
Promoting reforestation programs
Promoting Vegetable Gardens
Promoting Animal Husbandry
Promoting Care of Animals
Promoting Solar Energy
Ungweru (=Light) NGO in Malawi