About Us

Organization for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Initiative (OSSEDI Malawi) is a Non-Governmental Organization established on 26th May, 2004 and registered with the Government of Malawi under incorporation act in the 1962 by-laws of Malawi. OSSEDI Malawi well registered with all the relevant bodies in Malawi like the government of Malawi Trustees of Incorporation-registration no: 2309/305, CONGOMA and NGO Board.
OSSEDI Malawi was founded to enhance civil society effective participation in social and economic development of Malawi. It therefore emphasizes on community empowerment in order to improve the quality of service delivery for the community contribution towards national development agenda.
OSSEDI MALAWI’s VISION
To be a leader in providing resources and knowledge to the less privileged marginalized of the communities for enhanced quality of life and access to basic fundamental human rights.
OSSEDI MALAWI’s MISSION
To support the poor and marginalized members of the communities through an innovative development and participatory process is critical that contributes to the socio-economic development of the country.
OSSEDI MALAWI’s CORE VALUES
- We believe that people working together can achieve positive change
- We value Transparency and accountability
- We value partnership based on honesty and humbleness
- We value openness to learning
- We value innovation and creativity by sharing experiences
Strategic Objectives
- To advocate for child protection and access to basic education.
- To contribute towards promoting and increasing youth and community participation in publicdecision making and accountability processes for improved service deliver.
- To promote interventions that facilitate environmental and natural resources management.
- Capacity building of the citizenry for sustainability of development projects in Malawi.
MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
OSSEDI Malawi has Board of trustees that is responsible for policy formulation, policy guidance, oversight, management controls, resource mobilization and recruitment of senior staff.
The secretariat is headed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who has an oversight and control program me, planning and operations, management of resources and maintenance of partnership with agencies.

Mr. Esau Mwendo
Board chairman

Mr. Stanley JZ Chitukwi
Chief Executive Officer

Head of Programs

Mr. Vincent Chidumu
Finance Manager

Mr. Lackson Mumba
M&E Manager

Mphatso Zulu
Project Manager
OSSEDI Malawi Partners
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where do work in malawi
Southern Region
Mangochi
Balaka
Machinga
Zomba
Mulanje
Phalombe
Thyolo
Nsanje
Central Region
Dedza
Dowa
Kasungu
Lilongwe City and Rural
Mchinji
Ntcheu
Ntchisi
Salima
Northern Region
Mzimba North
Mzimba South
Nkhatabay