Ntchisi District, Malawi
CQOPI
Community Quilt of Progress Initiative
Building prosperous, resilient and self-reliant communities.
A Malawian non-profit helping communities in Ntchisi District build prosperous, resilient and self-reliant lives.
- Self-Reliance
- Empowerment
- Integrity
- Inclusion
- Innovation
- Sustainability
- Community Ownership
- Partnership
Our Mission
To empower individuals and communities to build prosperous, resilient and self-reliant lives through economic empowerment, sustainable livelihoods, skills development and inclusive community development.
Our Vision
A prosperous, resilient and self-reliant society where individuals and communities have the opportunities, resources and capabilities to thrive.
What we do
Seven programme areas
Each programme addresses a different facet of building prosperous, resilient and self-reliant communities in Ntchisi District.
Community Wealth Creation and Enterprise Development
Savings, financial literacy, entrepreneurship and enterprise support.
Sustainable Livelihoods and Agriculture
Climate-resilient agriculture, food security, farmer groups and value addition.
Women and Youth Economic Empowerment
Enterprise, skills and participation in decision-making.
Education, Skills, Innovation and Digital Inclusion
Skills development, digital and financial literacy.
Community Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
Health awareness, social support and disaster preparedness.
Community Development and Productive Community Assets
Community-led infrastructure and institutions.
Partnerships, Resource Mobilisation and Research
Strategic partnerships, resource mobilisation and evidence-based programming.
Our approach
How our work builds lasting impact
Step 1 of 5: More prosperous households
Step 2 of 5: Stronger livelihoods
Step 3 of 5: Productive communities
Step 4 of 5: Greater resilience
Step 5 of 5: Greater self-reliance
Get involved
Help build prosperous, resilient communities
Whether you want to partner with us, volunteer, or support our programmes, we would love to hear from you.