Who We Are
Imagine Afrika is a local Non-profit making organization operating in Malawi. The Organization was founded in 2016 by group young African, who envision a transformed Africa by African youths. Imagine Afrika is registered as a local Non-Governmental Organization in Malawi. The group was incorporated by the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs as a local NGO under the Trustees Incorporation Act (Cap5:03) of the Laws of Malawi on the 4th day of April 2016. Imagine Afrika is incorporated under Trusteeship number TR/INC 7279.Currently the offices of the organization are in Blantyre city Sunny Side Plot #448.
Our Mission
To empower grassroots innovators, youth, and women across Africa by supporting scalable, community-driven solutions that address food security, climate resilience, education, health and social equity.Development Goals.
Our Vision
A thriving, resilient Africa where communities lead sustainable development, harness local knowledge, and shape their own futures.
Our Purpose
Imagine Afrika exists to reimagine development — not as a top-down process, but as a movement powered by African communities. We identify and amplify homegrown solutions, invest in regenerative practices like agroecology, health, education and create platforms for marginalized voices to lead change from the ground up.
Our Values
• Innovation • Do-no-harm • Focus on youth • Co-investing
Problem Statement
In Malawi, top-down development approaches have historically ignored local voices—especially those of women and youth, who make up over 60% of the population. This disconnect has led to a web of systemic challenges:
- Over 4.4 million people face food insecurity (MVAC 2023).
- Malawi ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries. Cyclone Freddy displaced over 650,000 people.
- Over 50% of learners drop out before completing primary school. Many schools lack qualified teachers, basic materials, and safe infrastructure.
- Rural areas remain critically underserved in both healthcare and education, worsening inequality.
These issues are interconnected. A weak education system limits opportunity, fuels poverty, and hinders communities’ ability to adapt to climate shocks or innovate.
Yet across the country, grassroots leaders are building transformative, community-led solutions. What’s missing is sustained investment, recognition, and platforms to scale their work.
Without a shift toward community-driven, regenerative development, Malawi risks remaining trapped in cycles of underdevelopment and aid dependency.
In Malawi, top-down development approaches have historically ignored local voices—especially those of women and youth, who make up over 60% of the population. This disconnect has led to a web of systemic challenges:
- Over 4.4 million people face food insecurity (MVAC 2023).
- Malawi ranks among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries. Cyclone Freddy displaced over 650,000 people.
- Over 50% of learners drop out before completing primary school. Many schools lack qualified teachers, basic materials, and safe infrastructure.
- Rural areas remain critically underserved in both healthcare and education, worsening inequality.
These issues are interconnected. A weak education system limits opportunity, fuels poverty, and hinders communities’ ability to adapt to climate shocks or innovate.
Yet across the country, grassroots leaders are building transformative, community-led solutions. What’s missing is sustained investment, recognition, and platforms to scale their work.
Without a shift toward community-driven, regenerative development, Malawi risks remaining trapped in cycles of underdevelopment and aid dependency.
Our Board Members
Chimwemwe Limani
Chief Executive Officer
Chimango Chawo
Board Member
Micter Chaola
Board Member
Joseph Ntwana
Board Member
Chester Joshua Lemani
Board Chair