About Us

Organization for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Initiative (OSSEDI Malawi) is a Non-Governmental Organization established on 26^th 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.