LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha has called for stronger and sustained investment in the Malawi Council for Disability Affairs (MACODA).
She emphasised that the institution must be fully resourced to achieve its mandate and ensure that people with disabilities are empowered to shape the nation’s development agenda.
“For MACODA to function effectively, it requires adequate and reliable resources.
Disability inclusion is not an act of charity, it is a national responsibility,” Navicha stated as she donated K1 million to the council.
She described her contribution as part of the government’s duty to uplift marginalised and underserved communities.
Navicha made the remarks on Friday at Parliament during the launch of this year’s MACODA Flag Week in Lilongwe.
The event renewed national attention on the need for inclusive development that places persons with disabilities at the centre of Malawi’s growth trajectory.
Guest of honour Vice-President Jane Ansah underscored the importance of integrating disability inclusion across all national development strategies.
She noted that millions of Malawians continue to face systemic barriers that limit their participation in social, economic, and political life.
“Sustainable development requires proactive disability programming at every stage of planning and implementation,” Ansah said.
She also urged stronger collaboration among stakeholders to remove obstacles faced by people with disabilities.
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment, President Arthur Peter Mutharika pledged K5 million to the initiative.
Vice-President Ansah contributed K2.5 million to support the MACODA Flag Week.
This year’s MACODA Flag Week seeks to raise funds and heighten public awareness to advance disability rights.
The initiative also aims to expand access to essential services and promote the meaningful participation of all citizens in Malawi’s development.
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