What's next for Renew Our World in Malawi?

 

  1. Implementation of the ban
 

After championing the momentous decision by Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal to uphold the government’s ban on all thin plastic manufacture, import, distribution and use, the aim of the Malawi Creation Care Network is now to hold the government to account on these changes. 

How Malawi is building a movement

Creating the Network

In February 2018, a number of passionate Malawians met at the Lausanne/WEA Creation Care and Gospel Conference in South Africa. Little did they know what exciting possibilities might eventuate from these new connections. 

Malawi’s plastic bag win

“Life in Malawi is quiet and it’s slow. It’s easy-going. We’re a small country with a lot of people. We’re known to be very friendly people in Malawi; we’re known to be the warm heart of Africa. 

“There’s a young population, with a growing economy. Social media and access to the Internet has opened up a lot of things for Malawi, so we’re changing, but we’re also very traditional in the way we do things.