Young people have expressed their excitement about the skills they gained during a four-day Gender Action Learning System (GALS) training organised by the Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation (PYAO) in the Phalombe district, with support from The Hilden Charitable Fund.

The four-day training, which was attended by 26 young people, was conducted last week from 25^th to 28^th August 2025, at the Migowi Executive Lodge in the district.

The young people were drawn from various youth clubs and youth-led organisations within Phalombe district.

Senior Chief Nazombe of Phalombe district has urged men in his area to support young people in promoting and raising awareness about Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for betterment of the future.

The four-day policy boot camp organized by Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation (PYAO) in Mulanje district came to a successful close on Sunday afternoon, equipping about 50 young people with essential skills to become active change-makers in their communities.

The training, held under the Nzotheka Project, which receives financial and technical support from National Democratic Institute (NDI), aimed to empower youths to effectively engage in policy advocacy and hold duty bearers accountable.

The youths were drawn from youth clubs and development committees under Traditional Authority Mabuka in the district.

The Phalombe Youth Rice Producers programme, operated by the Phalombe Youth Arms Organisation, is now on track following the approval of funds from the Malawi government through the Agricultural Commercialisation project.