Advocating for Rights and Inclusion
Our aim is to put epilepsy on the national agenda by voicing out the concerns of people with epilepsy and making sure that their rights and opportunities are respected in all sectors of government and community structures. We also aim to promote and coordinate development efforts and self-help projects among persons with epilepsy and their organizations
Empowering Communities, Advancing Epilepsy Care
The National Epilepsy Association of Malawi champions the rights of those with epilepsy, integrating their needs into national policies while fostering community self-help and sustainable development.
Empowering Individuals Living with Epilepsy
Discover some of our most recent projects…
Promising Strategies: Ending Epilepsy Silence in Rural Malawi Using Low Cost Technology (IBE)
2021 to 2022 (12 months)
To improve the quality of health and social services for persons with epilepsy by providing real-time evidence of service gaps using a technology tracking system.
Empowering Law Enforcers for Epilepsy Rights (Eswatini & Malawi)
2024–2025 (3 months)
To empower law enforcers with the knowledge and skills to uphold the rights of Persons with Epilepsy (PWE) and address the serious human rights violations caused by stigma.
Stamping Out Epilepsy Stigma in Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa (Lesotho, Malawi, Zambia)
2023–2024 (12 months)
To address the discrimination and stigma faced by children with epilepsy in schools and communities.
Human Rights Project with Finnish Epilepsy Association
2 years
To promote the human rights of children and young people with epilepsy and decrease discrimination and increase gender equality by strengthening girls’ school attendance
Uniting Voices to Empower Those with Epilepsy
Championing Epilepsy Inclusion Nationwide
Learn how our initiatives support individuals with epilepsy by influencing policy and fostering community development.
Empowering Lives: Epilepsy Awareness in Malawi
Connect with us through our national office, phone, or email to support epilepsy advocacy and community programs across Malawi.