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Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA)

Our Motto “Disability Rights, Equality for All”

Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA) formally known as Malawi Council for the Handicapped (MACOHA) is a legally mandated Council established by the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2024 to promote and protect the fundamental rights of persons with disabilities, provide simplified and cost effective mechanism for redress in cases of breach of the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities, and overlooks the management and administration of the Disability Trust Fund as well as registration of persons with disabilities, institutions, associations and organisations implementing disability programmes in Malawi.

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Programs & Services

Programs & Services

Discover MACODA's programs and services

Implementation Strategies

Implementation Strategies

Discover MACODA's approaches in the delivery of programs and services.

  • Our Vision

    A Malawi where persons with disabilities fully enjoy their rights and thrive in an inclusive and equitable society.

  • Our Mission

    To protect and promote the fundamental rights and freedoms of persons with disabilities for an inclusive Malawi society

  • Operating Principles

    Our operating principles or philosophies are there is ability in disability and all persons with disabilities can be reached.

Focus Areas

Councils's Interventions

Our rehabilitation programs and services are in the following areas.

Education

Increase access to quality, equitable and relevant education.

Health

Increase access to health services by persons with disabilities.

Livelihoods

Increase access to sustainable livelihoods opportunities.

Social Inclusion & Empowerment

Promote inclusion & self representation in society.

Production Units

  • Bangwe Weaving Factory
  • Lilonge VTC
  • Kamuzu RVTC
  • Ndakwera Scheme
  • Rivi-Rivi Scheme
  • Chinguluwe Scheme

Empowering People

With Disability

FAQ’s

FAQ’s about our
Service and Programs

We understand you might have questions about our services and programs.

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  • 01. Where can we find the nearest MACODA office?

    Nearly in all the districts and at ADDs in Malawi.

  • 02. Who is elligible for assistance from MACODA?

    Anybody registered with MACODA and needy.

  • 03. Which Ministry does MACODA fall under?

    Ministry of responsible for Disabilities and Elderly Affairs on Technical matters Ministry of Statutory Corporation on Personnel, General Management and Financial Management.