Agwenda Women Input Loan Initiative -Awili

Agwenda Women Input Loan Initiative -Awili We provide certified and improved farm-inputs to women and youth farmers who pay back in harvest.

I was honored to attend the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) Country Forum today at Ufulu Gardens. The atmosphere was electri...
01/04/2026

I was honored to attend the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) Country Forum today at Ufulu Gardens. The atmosphere was electric, centered around the powerful theme: "From limitation to legacy: redefining financial resilience."

While I am not among today’s graduates, I am incredibly proud to be part of an active cohort undergoing this rigorous business training supported by the Graça Machel Trust. Witnessing the certification of fellow entrepreneurs was not just a celebration of their hard work, but a roadmap for the journey my cohort is currently navigating.

Key takeaways from the day:

The Power of Narrative: Hearing the storytelling sessions reinforced how vital our personal "why" is to building a lasting legacy.

Resilience as a Strategy: Redefining financial resilience isn't just about survival; it’s about creating systems that thrive beyond limitations.

Ecosystem Synergy: Connecting with ecosystem leaders and fellow entrepreneurs reminded me that no business grows in isolation.

A huge thank you to the Graça Machel Trust and the COMESA Federation of Women in Business (Malawi Chapter) for creating such a transformative platform. I am looking forward to applying these insights as I continue my training, and I can’t wait for our own graduation day!

Attended a 3 day Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) training program. Was wonderful to meet like minded women chan...
23/02/2026

Attended a 3 day Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) training program. Was wonderful to meet like minded women changing the status quo of rural communities. WE4A is an action jointly supported by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), and the German Development agency GIZ (E4D program). It is focused on empowering underserved communities in Sub-Saharan Africa comprising of women, youth, and the informal sector. The Acceleration/Growth Programme is implemented with support from SAFEEM (Swiss Association for Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets).

FROM MEDICINE TO MARKETS! 🏥➡️🌾We are thrilled to share this incredible feature on our very own Mercy Ng'onamo Awili, co-...
15/02/2026

FROM MEDICINE TO MARKETS! 🏥➡️🌾

We are thrilled to share this incredible feature on our very own Mercy Ng'onamo Awili, co-founder and director of business at Agwenda Women Input Loan Initiative (AWILI), as seen in today’s Nation on Sunday!

Mercy’s journey is one of true purpose. After seeing children return to the hospital ward not because of disease, but because of empty granaries, she realized that hunger couldn't be cured with medicine alone. She decided to treat the root cause by empowering the backbone of our agricultural labor: women.

How AWILI is changing the game:

Input over Cash: We stop the cycle of debt by providing certified seeds, fertilizer, and livestock on credit—not cash.

Harvest-Linked Repayment: No monthly installments! We align with the rhythm of the rains, allowing farmers to repay in kind after the harvest.

Empowering the Next Gen: With over 9,600 farmers reached, we are turning farming from a "survival plan" into a thriving business for women and youth.

As Mercy says: "Agriculture is not backward. It is power, independence, and freedom."

Check out the full story in the images below! 👇

https://phoenix-browser.com/Eq3qpp8qoxf

At , we export our chilies in powdered form to reduce bulk and optimize shipping efficiency. Four bags of unmilled chil...
25/09/2025

At , we export our chilies in powdered form to reduce bulk and optimize shipping efficiency. Four bags of unmilled chilies fit into a single bag of powdered chilies, significantly cutting per-bag export costs to destinations like Zimbabwe and South Africa. 🌶️✈️

Agrodealer shops are strategically located in rural areas of Central Malawi, providing farmers with easy access to hig...
08/09/2025

Agrodealer shops are strategically located in rural areas of Central Malawi, providing farmers with easy access to high-quality farm inputs. We empower local farmers by making essential products readily available, saving them time and effort. Currently, our shops are a vital resource for irrigation farmers, who can easily purchase popular inputs like Kanyani and Mzati.

We are open daily (except Sunday) from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., ensuring farmers can get what they need when they need it.

After providing improved farm inputs to the farmers and extension services, also provides clean, standardized storage ...
01/09/2025

After providing improved farm inputs to the farmers and extension services, also provides clean, standardized storage bags 🎒 to help preserve the quality of their harvest. This initiative directly tackles the problem of post-harvest loss. 📉
Further, by collaborating with women's cooperatives, we gain access to a well-organized and trustworthy network. 🤝 This partnership is crucial for two reasons:
Improved Repayment: The cooperative structure enhances accountability and simplifies the repayment process. ✅
Efficient Aggregation: Their established warehouses facilitate the smooth collection and consolidation of produce, which we then store in our central warehouses, ready for market. 📦
This model not only delivers significant financial returns 💰 but also creates a positive social impact by improving the livelihoods of our partner farmers. 👩‍🌾 It is a strategic investment in both people and profit. 💯

Meet Flora Stambuli, a remarkable 20-year-old from Nkhotakota, Malawi. 🇲🇼 Through the support of AWILI, she was empowere...
25/08/2025

Meet Flora Stambuli, a remarkable 20-year-old from Nkhotakota, Malawi. 🇲🇼 Through the support of AWILI, she was empowered with quality farm inputs 🌱.

Her hard work on 3 acres of groundnuts, 🥜 1 acre of maize, and 0.25 acres of rice has brought incredible results. In 2024, her first major harvest enabled her to build her house up to the roof level! 🏠💪

But she didn't stop there! From her 2025 harvest, she purchased iron sheets to complete her home 🏡 and used the extra income to kickstart a new venture: a livestock business with four goats. 🐐🐐🐐🐐

Flora’s story isn't just about farming; it's a powerful example of how a small investment can create lasting change, from food security and improved living standards to entrepreneurial success. 🌟

Empowering Youth Farmers: A Story of Growth and Impact 🌱💪Limiton Banda (photo, standing), a 31-year-old farmer from Tr...
21/08/2025

Empowering Youth Farmers: A Story of Growth and Impact 🌱💪

Limiton Banda (photo, standing), a 31-year-old farmer from Traditional Authority Kabudula in Lilongwe, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative power of sustainable agricultural practices and strategic support. With assistance from the , he received 200kg of high-quality seed inputs 🌾 and adopted the doubled-up legume planting technique taught by extension officers.

This innovative approach yielded remarkable results. From just 5 acres, Limiton harvested a staggering 9 metric tons of soybeans, generating substantial revenue 💰. The financial gains didn't just end with a successful harvest; they catalyzed a cycle of economic empowerment and community development.
With the profits, Limiton has made significant investments in his future and his community:
Infrastructure: He purchased iron sheets to build a stronger, more permanent home. 🏡
Mechanization: He acquired a water pump for irrigation (see photo), a crucial tool that will allow him to farm year-round and increase future yields. 💧
Entrepreneurship: He opened a mini-grocery shop, diversifying his income streams and providing essential goods to his local community. 🏪
Job Creation: Limiton has hired two seasonal workers, creating local employment and demonstrating the ripple effect of a single successful farm. 🤝
Pig Farming: He has also started pig farming (second photo) as part of agribusiness diversification

Limiton's story is a compelling example of how targeted investment in agricultural training and resources can lead to sustainable growth, economic independence, and broader community benefits. His success is not just a personal victory—it's a blueprint for a resilient and prosperous agricultural future. 🌟

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Kariba Rd, Plot Number KK/02/037
Nkhotakota

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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