Department of Civic Education

Department of Civic Education The Department of Civic Education in the Ministry of Local Government drives mindset change, unity, and development through civic engagement.

It empowers citizens by connecting them to government and fostering rights and responsibility under Malawi 2063. The Department of Civic Education is a policyholder and coordinator of civic education that aims at laying a formidable foundation for civic engagement and enhancement of national unity as a way of promoting mindset change for transformative development

The Directorate exists to provid

e a platform for interface between citizen and government and act as a channel for promoting and protecting the rights of citizens as well as promoting an understanding of state and citizen responsibilities in the pursuit of national development. Under the Malawi 2063 MIP 1, the Directorate is tasked with performing its activities under the two key enablers of Mindset Change and Effective Governance Systems.

Chiwerengero Cha maukwati a ana komaso anthu opalamula milandu kamba ka mikangano akuti chatsika tsopano mdera la Mfumu ...
29/05/2026

Chiwerengero Cha maukwati a ana komaso anthu opalamula milandu kamba ka mikangano akuti chatsika tsopano mdera la Mfumu Yayikulu Mankhambira m’boma la Nkhata Bay.

Nthambi yoona za chisamaliro cha ana ku Nkhata Bay District Council yomwenso ndi gawo limodzi la Nkhata Bay Civic Education Hub, inatsindika pa zokambirana za District Executive Committee, kuti chiwelengerochi chatsika kuchoka pa maukwati anayi (4) mu chaka cha 2024 kufika pa awiri mu chaka cha 2025.

Nthambiyi yati kusinthaku kwadza kamba ka ntchito yomwe Mankhambira Civic Education Hub yomwe pa Chichewa imatchedwa kuti Pabwalo ikugwira poonetsetsa kuti anthu asinthe kaganizidwe ndi kachitidwe pa nkhani zoteteza ana komanso kulimbikitsa umodzi ndi mtendere mu derali.

European Union in Malawi Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi NICE Public Trust Malawi Malawi Government

The Department of Civic Education (DoCE), with support from the European Union in Malawi through the Boma Lathu Program ...
28/05/2026

The Department of Civic Education (DoCE), with support from the European Union in Malawi through the Boma Lathu Program met with Nkhotakota District Executive Committee (DEC) today in the Nkhotakota District Council chamber.

What we discussed:
✅ Strengthening civic education structures
✅ Keeping Mphonde Civic Education Hub active
✅ Working together to empower citizens

Chrispin Kalaya, Principal Civic Education Officer, said: "Collaboration is key for civic awareness and citizen participation."

One clarification: DoCE regulates and coordinates civic education. Others implement.

No confusion. Just teamwork.

Thanks to European Union in Malawi through the Boma Lathu Programme, the Department of Civic Education in the Ministry o...
26/05/2026

Thanks to European Union in Malawi through the Boma Lathu Programme, the Department of Civic Education in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi, just trained Mchinji District Civic Education Hub (Mchinji District Council) members on rights, responsibilities, and community participation.

Martin Pindankono, Director of Planning and Policy Development for Mchinji District Council, put it best: "Informed citizens drive district development!"

Participants left energised, equipped, and ready to serve their communities. This is active citizenship in action!

National Planning Commission of Malawi NICE Public Trust Malawi

Big news from Mankhambira!Today, the community came together at the Mankhambira Area Development Committee (ADC) meeting...
26/05/2026

Big news from Mankhambira!

Today, the community came together at the Mankhambira Area Development Committee (ADC) meeting to elect leadership for their Civic Education Hub. The elections were held during an engagement that was supported by European Union in Malawi through the Boma Lathu Programme and facilitated by Nkhata Bay District Council through the District Civic Education Hub.

The result? A familiar face at the helm.

Mr. Robert Mkolongo has been re-elected as Chairperson of the Mankhambira Civic Education Hub, a clear testament to his dedication, integrity, and service to the community.

Joining him is a new committee ready to champion Pabwalo platforms, promote citizen participation, and strengthen local governance.

Congratulations, Chair! The Department of Civic Education in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi looks forward to working with you and your team.

National Planning Commission of Malawi

Today, the Department of Civic Education in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi, with support ...
25/05/2026

Today, the Department of Civic Education in the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi, with support from European Union in Malawi through the Boma Lathu Programme, held a joint engagement meeting with the District Education Network and the District Civic Education Hub at the Nkhata Bay District Council's chamber.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders to discuss the revitalisation of Civic Education Hubs (Pabwalo platforms) as part of the ongoing effort to strengthen democratic engagement at the local level. Discussions focused on aligning hub activities with the newly reconstituted Area Development Committees (ADCs) and enhancing collaboration between education structures and civic education actors.

The District Education Network and the District Hub members reaffirmed their role in mobilising citizens for active participation in local governance.

With 20 hubs now operational nationwide, today's engagement marks another step toward the Malawi 2063 goal of a civically empowered citizenry.

National Planning Commission of Malawi

Thanks so much for the interaction Nkhata Bay District Council and thanks for the coverage Zodiak Online
25/05/2026

Thanks so much for the interaction Nkhata Bay District Council and thanks for the coverage Zodiak Online

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Department Of Civic Education, Matamando House, 4th Floor, Private Bag B400, Lilongwe 3
Lilongwe
207213

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Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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