To build resilience and protect livelihoods of the most vulnerable communities in Malawi, ARCS operates in four districts: Rumphi, Mzimba, Ntchisi and Machinga in close partnership with key institutions.


Centre for Development Management


Centre for Environmental Policy & Advocacy
CEPA is a policy research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting sustainable environmental management in Malawi. They provide expert advice, conduct research, and implement strategic programs focused on natural resource conservation, climate action, and biodiversity protection.


Farmers Union of Malawi
Farmers Union of Malawi is a farmer owned and farmer governed institution that was established in 2003 and was registered in 2004 under the under the Malawi’s Trustees Incorporation Act of 1962. It works to promote and safeguard the interests of all farmers in Malawi through advocacy, farmer organization, agribusiness and market development contributing towards a conducive agricultural operating environment for improved agricultural productivity, market access and increased farmer incomes


The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST)
The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) is Malawi’s fourth public university established with the aim of filling the gaps that exists in the higher education and human resource development market. The institution works to promote development, adaptation, transfer and application of science, technology and innovation for macro- and microeconomic development of Malawi.


Total LandCare is a leading non-profit organization working to transform rural households into prosperous communities on healthy lands across Southern Africa. The organization empowers smallholder farmers through sustainable agriculture, land restoration, and community development initiatives.
Total LandCare
Centre for Development Management is the registered private partner consulting and learning centre offering policy and technical advice, capacity building and strategic development management services in rural development, education, gender, HIV and AIDS, Children, Youth organizational development, IEC, natural resources management and agriculture.


Ministry of Agriculture - Malawi
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development is Malawi's central government ministry responsible for the country's agricultural sector. Its mission includes increasing agricultural productivity, ensuring food security, promoting sustainable development, and fostering economic growth. The ministry aims to improve agricultural productivity and sustainably manage land and water resources to achieve food, nutrition, and income security for economic growth.


Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services
The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services monitor, analyse, and provide timely weather and climate information to support early warning systems, guide decision-making across key socio-economic sectors, and contribute to national development through reliable data, research, and a strong network of meteorological stations.