Moyo Wanga
My Life
Education | Identity | Womanhood | Community Development
Moyo Wanga, meaning My Life in Chichewa, is a creative storytelling project that gives young women in Malawi the chance to tell their own stories, through their own lens.
Using photography, girls and young women aged 14–24 from villages and townships are trained to capture the realities of their lives: their dreams, struggles, and hopes for the future. These visual stories are then shared with their communities through public exhibitions that spark dialogue, build empathy, and drive social change.
_____
Why this matters
In many parts of Malawi, girls face significant barriers. Limited access to quality education, early pregnancies, rigid gender roles, and social pressures that often silence them. Their stories are rarely told, and their voices often go unheard.
Moyo Wanga changes that. Through photography and storytelling, young women build confidence, explore identity, and speak up about the issues that matter most to them. Rrom bullying to gender inequality, to environmental care.
“Through these sessions, we discovered that this girl was being bullied. We now have sessions with the community to talk about how to deal with bullying.”
– Lyn Munthali, Peer Suporter at iMind
Goals
-
Empower young women in Malawi to express themselves through photography and storytelling
-
Support identity-building, healing, and social engagement
-
Raise awareness of community issues through public exhibitions
-
Strengthen connections between girls and their communities
Who it's for
Girls and young women (ages 14–24) living in rural and underserved communities in Malawi. Especially those with little or no access to creative education, cameras, or platforms for self-expression.
Local communities
We work in partnership with local schools, women’s centers, and youth groups across Malawian villages and townships. All programming is embedded in trusted local networks to ensure sustainability and psychosocial support.
Why photovoice?
Photovoice is a participatory method that uses photography as a tool for expression, advocacy, and healing. It gives people the power to document their own realities and push for change.
The girls are taking their finale shot to showcase on the exhibition
Purpose
-
Participants build confidence, self-awareness, and storytelling skills
-
Communities become more engaged in the lives and struggles of their young women
-
Social issues like gender inequality and bullying are openly discussed
-
A powerful collection of images and stories emerges. Portraying the strength, resilience, and humanity of young women in Malawi
Donate for:
-
Guiding the young women in telling their story through photography
-
Getting a social worker who can provide emotional support to the girls and engage in public conversation during the exhibition
-
Printing photos and creating an exhibition
For € 20 you already support one women to start to get her voice out
Thanks for your donation and supporting young Malawian women
"Moyo Wanga has given me so much more self-confidence."
– Triza, Participant
Help us shine a light on these stories
Moyo Wanga is a tool for visibility, dignity, and change. Every image tells a story. Every story opens a door to understanding. Join us in empowering the young generation of Malawian women. One photo at a time.
For € 20 you already support one women to start to get her voice out
