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| Name: | Communication for Development Initiatives (CDI) |
| Street 1: | Lilongwe,Malawi |
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| City: | Lilongwe,Malawi |
| Province: | Lilongwe,Malawi |
| Post Code: | 0000 |
| Country: | Malawi |
| Phone: | +265888640495 |
| Organization Email: | info@cdi-malawi.org |
| Web Site: | http://www.cdi-malawi.org |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: | COYG-VWUMYD7 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Other Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| Communication for Development Initiatives (CDI) is a Malawian-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to advancing sustainable development through strategic communication. Officially registered under the Companies Act (Cap 46.03) and incorporated as a Private Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act No. 15 of 2013 on September 10, 2024, CDI addresses development challenges through innovative communication approaches. The organization is driven by a team of committed professionals leveraging their expertise to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Vision: To become a leading entity in harnessing communication for sustainable development in Malawi, creating knowledgeable and resilient communities aligned with the 2030 Agenda and Malawi Vision 2063. Mission: To utilize communication as a means to drive sustainable development by increasing awareness, encouraging behavior change, influencing policies, and building the capacity of local organizations and communities. Tuberculosis (TB) control is a priority for CDI because it remains a significant public health challenge in Malawi, impacting vulnerable populations and slowing socio-economic progress. CDI is committed to using its expertise to address this issue by: Implementing strategic communication campaigns to raise awareness about TB prevention, symptoms, and treatment. Promoting behavior change to encourage early diagnosis and adherence to treatment protocols. Engaging key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community leaders, to strengthen advocacy efforts and improve access to TB services. Providing capacity-building training for local organizations and community health workers to enhance their communication strategies for TB control. These efforts align with CDI's mission to use communication as a tool for fostering sustainable development and improving health outcomes in Malawi. |
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: | Yes |
Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Engaging political leaders and ensuring inclusive leadership Funding, including innovative and optimized approach to funding TB Care Research and Development Working on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 0 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Internet search |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Network with other partners |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | No |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| Communication for Development Initiatives (CDI) contributes to Malawi’s national TB control plan by leveraging strategic communication to enhance awareness, promote behavior change, and strengthen community engagement in TB prevention and treatment. Our efforts align with the national plan’s objectives by: Raising Awareness: CDI develops and disseminates culturally relevant messages about TB prevention, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, reaching underserved communities through radio, social media, and community outreach programs. Promoting Behavior Change: CDI implements targeted behavior change communication campaigns to address stigma associated with TB and encourage individuals to seek timely healthcare services. Capacity Building: We provide training to community health workers and local organizations to improve their communication skills and empower them to effectively engage communities in TB prevention and control initiatives. Advocacy: CDI collaborates with policymakers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to advocate for increased funding, improved healthcare infrastructure, and enhanced access to TB services, especially in rural areas. Monitoring and Evaluation Support: By integrating data-driven approaches, CDI supports monitoring efforts to track the effectiveness of communication interventions, ensuring alignment with the national TB control plan's targets and goals. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Malawi |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Malawi |
Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: Communication for Development Initiatives (CDI) plans to play a significant role in advancing the objectives of the Global Plan to Stop TB by focusing on advocacy, communication, and social mobilization. These efforts will be designed to enhance awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage community participation in TB care and prevention, particularly in Malawi. As part of its advocacy efforts, CDI aims to engage policymakers, healthcare providers, and donor agencies to prioritize TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in national and regional health agendas. The organization plans to advocate for increased funding, improved healthcare infrastructure, and the integration of TB services into existing health programs. These advocacy activities will be launched in 2025, with the goal of influencing policy frameworks and resource allocation by 2027. CDI intends to implement strategic communication initiatives to raise awareness about TB and promote behavior change. Planned activities include the development of culturally appropriate communication materials for use across radio, print, and social media platforms. These materials will address myths and stigma surrounding TB while promoting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment adherence. Nationwide communication campaigns are scheduled to commence in early 2025, with a phased rollout targeting high-burden districts in subsequent years. In terms of social mobilization, CDI plans to engage communities through dialogue sessions, leveraging local leaders, faith-based organizations, and schools to disseminate information about TB prevention and care. The organization also intends to train community health workers and local organizations in communication strategies to enhance their capacity to engage communities effectively. These initiatives will be piloted in selected districts in 2025 and scaled up to a national level by 2027, with the potential for regional knowledge-sharing by 2028. Through these planned activities, CDI seeks to align with the Global Plan to Stop TB by strengthening community participation, fostering partnerships, and addressing barriers to TB care. These efforts aim to contribute to the global goal of ending TB as a public health threat by 2030. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: Communication for Development Initiatives (CDI) declares that it has no real, potential, or apparent conflicts of interest that could unduly influence its involvement in the Global Partnership to Stop TB. CDI is an independent, non-profit organization committed to supporting TB prevention and care through advocacy, communication, and social mobilization, without any financial or other interests that could compromise its objectivity or independence. Should any situation arise in the future that may constitute a conflict of interest, CDI is committed to promptly disclosing this to the Partnership | |
| Application date: | November 15, 2024 |
| Last updated: | November 15, 2024 |