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Youth Innovation Fund (YIF)

NYCOM coordinates, promotes, and advocates for youth development, ensuring that young people are active participants in shaping Malawi’s economic, civic, and political future.

Our Identity

The National Youth Council of Malawi (NYCOM) is a statutory corporation established after government realized that there was immediate need for proper coordination of youth programmes, following the mushrooming of various youth-serving and youth-led organizations.

Statutory Corporation

Established by the National Assembly of Malawi Act (No. 22 of 1996)

Youth Coordination

Coordinating youth programmes across various organizations and sectors

Strategic Focus

Implementing arm of the Ministry of Youth and Sports

Innovation Hub

Fostering youth-led innovations and entrepreneurship initiatives

Vision

A Malawi where young people are healthy, wealthy, self-reliant and drive the socio-economic growth and development of their country.

Mission

To coordinate, regulate, promote and advocate for youth development in Malawi and empower all young people to effectively and inclusively participate in economic, civic, governance and political development of the country and their communities

Impact

Improved socio-economic and political outcomes of youth development in Malawi through increased participation in national development

Our Achievements

Since 1996, we have been making significant impact in youth development across Malawi. Here are some of our key achievements that demonstrate our commitment to empowering young people.

Youth Organizations
Youth Networks
Kwacha Agricultural Grants
Kwacha Youth Innovation Fund

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