YOFONAT Turns Waste into Wealth in Lilongwe Communities
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In a bold move to promote green innovation and youth empowerment, the Youth Forum for National Transformation (YOFONAT) has launched an initiative that will transform waste into economic opportunity for hundreds of residents in Lilongwe.
Through its Waste Gold Initiative, YOFONAT will train 200 youth and women from Mtandire and Lumbadzi in producing eco-friendly bricks and organic fertilizer using waste materials. The program aims not only to address waste management challenges but also to create sustainable livelihoods in communities burdened by pollution.
“We want to turn what people see as waste into valuable resources while giving young people practical skills for income generation,”
Chifundo Robert, Executive Director, YOFONAT
The two-year project is being funded by the Malawi Environmental Endowment Trust (MEET), which has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.
“This is a step forward in promoting a circular economy where nothing goes to waste,”
Lameck Mtali, Grants Officer, MEET
Meanwhile, Lilongwe City Council Economist, Vitumbiko Lungu, pledged the council’s technical assistance, emphasizing that the initiative complements the city’s efforts to maintain cleanliness and reduce pollution.
By turning dumpsites into training grounds for innovation, the Waste Gold Initiative is positioning Mtandire and Lumbadzi as models of community-driven environmental transformation where waste becomes wealth and sustainability creates opportunity.
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