With support from the Era Fund, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance on 22nd August, 2024 hosted an engagement with journalists at Malawi Sun in Blantyre on the crucial topic of LGBTQIA+ rights advocacy. This activity was aimed to discuss the best approaches for harnessing the power of collective effort, and collaboration in driving meaningful change in Malawi […]
Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), an LGBT-led organization based in Malawi, has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights and well-being of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the country. The organization’s mission is to create a safe and supportive environment for the LGBTQIA+ community, providing them with the resources and advocacy needed to navigate the challenges
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance convened a groundbreaking dialogue with religious leaders, on 17th July at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe, focusing on the human rights of LGBTQIA+ people. This event marked a significant step towards bridging the gap between religious communities and the LGBTQIA+ population in Malawi, a country where religious beliefs often influence societal attitudes towards
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We are excited to announce that we have received support from Equal Rights In Action (ERA) Fund to implement a project which seeks to enhance protection, respect, and enjoyment of rights by LGBTQIA+ individuals in Malawi. The implementation of project commenced on July 17th when Nyasa Rainbow Alliance hosted a pivotal training session at Crossroads
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance clinician attended a mental health training on 24th to 26th June, 2024 at Crossroads, Lilongwe which was organized by Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) which was facilitated by experienced mental health workers from Saint John of God Mental Hospital. The training was tailored for service providers working with key populations.
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with support from United Nations Development Programme – UNDP, held a training session with media personnel on the 30th March, 2024 at Malawi Sun Hotel in Blantyre. This training was held to understand how the media can use their platform to raise awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and
On the 5th of March, 2024, the Deputy Head of Mission from the Embassy of Canada in Harare Zimbabwe, Ms. Jessica Dawson, and Wongayi Chashanga visited Nyasa Rainbow Alliance to interact with project staff and senior officials of the organization on the profound impact of the Embassy’s support to the organization. Through the conversations held with
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Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA), with support from Arcus Foundation, convened with parents of children from the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, Malawi Human Rights Commission, Gender Justice Unit and Religious Leaders Network for Choice at Mafumu Hotel in Lilongwe on the 14th February 2024. This meeting was aimed at giving
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In an initiative to improve the capacity of grassroots organizations in areas of human rights and governance, Nyasa Rainbow Alliance on 13th February 2024, met with grassroots organizations at Mafumu Hotel in Lilongwe. This meeting served as a platform for collaborative discussions, strategizing, and alliance-building to address issues pertinent to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer,
On 1st February 2024, FHI360’s Epic Global Technical Director, Dr. Chris Akolo visited Nyasa Rainbow Alliance (NRA) at its offices in Blantyre. The visit not only underscored the importance of collaboration between FHI360 and NRA but also showcased the profound impact such partnership has on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities
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