Our Vision
To improve the lives of women through economic empowerment.
About us
Advocacy of Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture Network
Advocacy of Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture Network (AWFISHNET) – Malawi Chapter
Overview
Who We Are
AWFISHNET Malawi is a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for gender equality and the economic empowerment of women in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
Women play a central role across Malawi's fish value chain, from production and processing to trading. We exist to strengthen their participation, improve their incomes and amplify their voices in decisions that shape the blue economy.
Our Mission
To advocate for gender equality and economic empowerment of women in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
What we aim to achieve
Our Objectives
- 1
Advocate for women's economic empowerment and gender equality in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
- 2
Promote women's participation in blue economy decision-making to increase their representation in leadership and governance roles.
- 3
Improve the welfare and incomes of women engaged in fisheries and aquaculture businesses.
- 4
Establish and strengthen sustainable partnerships with other institutions to improve the viability, sustainability and growth of women's enterprises.
Our approach
How We Support Women in Fisheries
We connect local women-led enterprises with national and continental networks, policy makers and development partners.
Part of a Pan-African network
We are a member of the African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network, which operates in approximately 54 countries.
Working with government and partners
As an umbrella body, we work hand-in-hand with the Malawi government and development partners.
Building women-led enterprises
We build the capacity of women-led cooperatives and SMEs involved in fish farming, processing and trade.
Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our work supports the following SDGs.
- SDG 5Gender Equality
- SDG 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13Climate Action
- SDG 14Life Below Water
Partner With Women in Fisheries
Whether you are a development partner, an institution or a buyer, connect with AWFISHNET Malawi to support the growth of women-led fisheries enterprises.