Permaculture Network in Malawi

Founded in 1994, the PNM is a network of people who encourage the promotion of Permaculture-related activities throughout Malawi and internationally. It is currently an unregistered network but we are exploring what is needed to register as an organization in Malawi and to evaluate if we have the capacity to do this. As a network, we have been working hard to get the word out about the potential that Permaculture has to help solve many of Malawi’s (and the world’s) current problems such as chronic food shortages, malnutrition, dependency on expensive agricultural inputs, and environmental degradation.

One of the tools that we use to help us spread these messages is a quarterly newsletter, which allows Network Members and others to share ideas, learn about Permaculture principles, inform others about lessons learned, and highlight current activities and trainings. The network has about 100 members in Malawi with an additional electronic readership exceeding 1,000 people.

In the past few years we have been receiving donations from around the world. These funds help us to continue the publication of the newsletter, conduct trainings, and support Network member’s projects. We ask a small membership fee from those who join to help offset some of our costs. Unfortunately, many in Malawi even find this small amount to be more than they can afford, so donations also help us to offer sponsored memberships of individuals or community groups with an interest in Permaculture.

If you would like more information on Permaculture activities in Malawi please visit the network’s newsletter editors (Stacia and Kristof Nordin’s) website at www.NeverEndingFood.org