About Us
About MICGBV
Malawi Irish Consortium on Gender Based Violence — a coalition united in advancing gender equality and ending GBV across Malawi.
Founded on Shared Commitment
Founded in 2014, and working in close collaboration with and with support from the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, the Malawi Irish Consortium on Gender-Based Violence (MICGBV) brings together humanitarian, development, human rights, legal, advocacy, and gender-focused organisations committed to advancing gender equality and strengthening GBV prevention and response in Malawi.
The consortium currently comprises six member organisations: ActionAid Malawi, Concern Worldwide, Irish Rule of Law International, Oxfam in Malawi, SelfHelp Africa–United Purpose, and Trócaire.
The MICGBV promotes evidence-based programming on gender equality and gender-based violence and supports the work of the Government of Malawi, particularly the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare, along with other key stakeholders engaged in GBV prevention and response.
2014
Year Founded
Vision, Mission & Theory of Change
Our Vision
A Malawi that is safe, inclusive, and free from gender-based violence, where all individuals enjoy equal rights and human dignity.
Our Mission
We advocate, promote evidence-based learning, and strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to prevent and respond to GBV in Malawi.
Theory of Change
If the MICGBV advocates collectively, amplifies evidence-based learning, and strengthens collaboration among power holders and GBV practitioners, then policies, services, and budgets will better respond to the GBV-related needs of adolescents and GBV survivors.
What We Do
Our multi-sectoral strategy rests on three primary pillars designed to deliver sustainable impact across Malawi.
Advocacy
Advocating at national and district levels for improved access to quality GBV services, especially for adolescents and vulnerable groups. Engaging government power-holders for improved national budgets and legal frameworks.
Collaboration
Strengthening inter-agency coordination between GBV practitioners to enhance service mapping, joint learning, and monitoring. Coordinating 16 Days of Activism events, IWD learning, and Ministry of Gender partnerships.
Evidence
Curating, generating, and promoting high-quality GBV research and evidence to inform national policy. This includes the National Knowledge Hub and the GIS Mapping Study, a rigorous spatial survey of GBV service provision coverage.
Core Values
Partnership
We believe in the power of coordinated multi-agency collaboration to achieve lasting systemic change.
Equity & Inclusion
We promote equal rights and dignity for all, with a focus on the most vulnerable and marginalised.
Evidence-Based
Our programmes and advocacy are grounded in rigorous research, data, and verified evidence.
Accountability
We are transparent and accountable to the communities we serve, our funders, and to each other.
Innovation
We embrace innovative approaches—including GIS mapping—to better understand and address GBV.
Sustainability
We build lasting capacity within local institutions to ensure our work continues beyond project cycles.
Consortium Members
Six leading organisations united by a shared commitment to ending gender-based violence in Malawi.
