Women palm tree organisation

06/02/2026

Education should never stop because of menstruation. 🌸
Yesterday, we distributed sanitary pads at Dzaleka Katubza Full Primary School, empowering girls to stay in class with confidence.
With the support of Think Malawi, we are breaking barriers and strengthening girls’ education in Dzaleka Refugee Camp.
Thank you for making this change possible. 💙
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22/01/2026

🌱 Community Update | Women Palm Tree Organisation 🌱
Yesterday, the Women Palm Tree Organisation received 126 fruit tree seedlings 🍓🍑 to be planted at Freedom Land.
Due to the current situation in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, fruit is very expensive and often unavailable. We are worried that in the coming years our children may face malnutrition. Planting fruit trees is a sustainable solution to improve nutrition and secure a healthier future for our community.
🙏 Thank you to Beta Organisation for your generous donation. Your support means so much to us.
Our goal is to plant 600 fruit trees, but so far we have 126. We are kindly calling on individuals and organisations who can support us to help reach this goal. Together, we can nourish our children and protect their future.
💚🌳 Every tree matters.

20/12/2025

As we celebrate Christmas and look ahead to the New Year, our hearts are filled with gratitude. 🙏
We would like to sincerely thank our partners for standing with us throughout 2025 and for your commitment to continue supporting our work in 2026.
Your support has gone far beyond funding projects—it has restored hope, created opportunities, and changed lives. In Dzaleka Refugee Camp and the surrounding communities, your partnership has made a real and lasting difference, especially in advancing education and empowerment for women and girls.
Because of you, girls are staying in school, women are gaining confidence and skills, and families are seeing a brighter future. This impact would not be possible without your belief in our mission and your continued trust in our work.
As we move into 2026, we look forward to strengthening this partnership and reaching even more lives together. Thank you for walking this journey with us and for being part of the change our communities need.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a hopeful, impactful New Year. 🎄✨

08/12/2025

✨ WPTO in Action During the 16 Days of Activism ✨

Last Saturday, our Executive Director Kahozi wa Kahozi delivered a powerful talk on the evolution of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) at Msakambewa Village, during an event organized by the Dowa District Gender Office under the theme “Against Digital Gender-Based Violence.”

On the same occasion, WPTO Executive Director Kahozi wa Kahozi also spoke on MBC Malawi, raising awareness about the realities of GBV at Dzaleka Refugee Camp and advocating for the protection and empowerment of vulnerable communities.

🌿 At Women Palm Tree Organisation (WPTO), we remain committed to promoting safety, dignity, and equality for all women and girls.

Authorities say efforts to combat gender-based violence are progressing well at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa District.

This is according to Kahozi wa Kahozi Serge Director of Women Palm Tree, an organisation that promotes gender equality within the camp.

In an interview with , Kahozi wa Kahozi said the organisation has introduced several strategies aimed at reducing gender-based violence, including regular awareness campaigns across the camp.

He added that strong collaboration with government stakeholders has contributed significantly to the progress, especially considering that the camp hosts people from various countries and cultural backgrounds.

Last Saturday, Dowa District Gender Officer, Edina Ndasowa, said she is pleased with how gender-based violence interventions are being implemented in the district.

Ndasowa said community members are now more willing to report any form of abuse they experience.

By Beston Simwaka, Dowa

18/11/2025

📻 SPECIAL PROGRAMME ON YETHU COMMUNITY RADIO
Safe Future: Advancing Gender Equality & Ending GBV in Dzaleka Refugee Camp

Today, Yethu Community Radio hosted a powerful discussion on the Safe Future Project, bringing together key stakeholders in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

We were honored to feature:
👩‍💼 Edna Maseko Ndasowa, Dowa District Gender Officer – who highlighted the importance of the Equality Act and the need to protect the rights of everyone in our communities.
👮 Police officers from Dowa District and Dzaleka Refugee Camp – who shared crucial insights on Marriage and Divorce laws and how the police respond to GBV cases.
👤 Leader of the Congolese Community – who encouraged all stakeholders to actively participate in promoting a safe and respectful environment, and explained the strong working relationship between community leaders and the police when handling GBV cases.

The message was clear: ending GBV requires unity, awareness, and action from all of us.

This impactful programme is proudly supported by UNHCR Malawi as part of its commitment to creating a safer, more equal future for everyone in Dzaleka.

✨ Let’s continue raising our voices.
✨ Let’s stand together.
✨ Let’s end GBV. 💙💪

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04/11/2025

🌸 Thank You, Think Malawi! 🌸

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Think Malawi for supporting girls’ education through Menstrual Hygiene Management at Katubza Full Primary School.

Your generous donation of sanitary pads and school uniforms to orphaned girls has made a real difference helping them stay in school with confidence, comfort, and dignity. 💕

Many schools in Dowa still need your support next year, and together we can continue empowering girls through education. ??✨

28/10/2025

We are excited to announce the launch of our new project:
“Safe Future: Advancing Gender Equality and Ending GBV in Dzaleka Refugee Camp. supported by UNHCR.

The project was recently introduced to the Dowa District Technical Working Group on Gender and presented to the Dowa District Council, marking a key step toward collaborative efforts to prevent and respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

Through this initiative, we aim to promote gender equality, strengthen protection systems, and empower communities in and around Dzaleka Refugee Camp to build a safer, more inclusive future for all.

Together, we can create a Safe Future — free from violence and discrimination.

15/10/2025

🌍 TO ALL MOTHERS OF DZALEKA REFUGEE CAMP You Are the Light in the Darkest Places 💫

This Mother’s Day, we honor you —
The mothers who raise hope in the face of hardship,
Who build peace where there has been pain,
Who carry the weight of the world, and still smile for their children.

In Dzaleka, you are more than mothers —
You are protectors, providers, teachers, and warriors of love.
Your courage gives strength to a whole community.

You don’t just survive — you uplift.
You don’t just care — you inspire.
Even in uncertainty, your love remains certain.

💐 Happy Mother’s Day to every mother in Dzaleka and beyond.
We see you. We stand with you. We celebrate you.

15/09/2025

EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS IN DZALEKA REFUGEE CAMP.
In the heart of Malawi's Dzaleka refugee camp - where over 63000 displaced indivuals strive to rebuild their lives.
We're thrilled to share the impact of our project Tailoring Farming training, and Education support for women and Girls in Dzaleka refugee camp.
With the generous support of the HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND, this initiative is creating opportunities for Refugee women and Girls to gain practical skills, strengthen their Livelihoods and build a brighter future.
TAILORING: Women are learning to design, sew and market garments turning creativity into income and Self-reliance.
FARMING: participants are cultivating their own food, improving food security, and developing sustainable Livelihoods.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING: providing Literacy, numeracy and vocational training to women and Girls who have long been denied access to quality Education.
CHANGING LIVES: this project is transforming lives fostering resilience, and promoting self -suffisant.were proud to be making a difference!
And not only support's survival but also restore dignity, resilience, and hope.every women and Girls trained becomes a repple of change for her family and community.
We are deeply grateful to the HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND for believing in the potential of women and Girls in Dzaleka refugee camp.together we are Providing that when women Rise, the whole community Rises.

08/09/2025

HARVESTING HOPE AND FORMIDABLE JOY AT FREEDOM LAND.
We are proud to share a beautiful milestone with you.
Women Refugee and host community Members living with orphans have been allocated a small piece of Land at Freedom Land with determination and unity, they cultivated this Land to grow their own food and today, we are witnessing the joy of their harvest.
This small plot has become a symbol of self-reliance and unity through sustainable farming, these women are not only feeding their families but also reclaiming agency over their futures.
This initiative bring a big Impact in the community:
- Food security: Fresh produce for their families.
- Community Building: Fostering connections among women Refugee and host community.
- Economic Empowerment: opportunities for income generation.
- Support for Orphans: Harvest help nourish children's who have lost parents, ensuring they Grow up healthy and hopeful.
- Sustainability: The project promotes climate - resilient farming and long term self-sufficiency.
We are deeply grateful to our donors and partners specially Formidable joy and Corps Africa who made this possible.
Your support is turning seeds of hope into harvest of possibilities.
Together we are not only feeding families but also nursing Empowerment and self-reliance.
From the soil of Freedom Land a future of hope is growing.








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