Resilient Communities Africa Trust
Building resilient communities in Malawi, Africa, and beyond
RECOAT works alongside disadvantaged communities on disaster response, health, WASH, food security, and early childhood development — complementing government and civil society efforts to build resilience where it's needed most.
Who we are
A Malawian-led organization committed to resilience
Resilient Communities Africa Trust (RECOAT) is a civil society organization concerned with the social, economic, and development wellbeing of the people of Malawi — with specific technical focus on disaster risk reduction, food security, WASH, climate change adaptation, gender, child protection, and quality and accountability standards.
RECOAT exists to enhance the resilience of disadvantaged communities — men, women, and youth — at all levels, targeting women and children as among the key vulnerable populations it serves. Registered in Malawi since 2016, RECOAT is a member of the Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA) and is registered with the NGO Board of Malawi.
Read our storyOur reach
Working at the scale communities need
2,157,960
People within RECOAT's operating reach
Across Blantyre, Phalombe, Nsanje, Chiradzulu, Chikwawa, Thyolo, and Mulanje.
1,123
Community Health Workers
Organized around 92 Community Health Centres of 15–20 members each.
250
Volunteers
Spearheading community interventions alongside RECOAT's 18-member secretariat.
~12%
HIV prevalence in RECOAT's operating area
In urban and peri-urban settings — the context that shapes RECOAT's health programming.
Our work
Eight areas of work, one goal: resilient communities
From emergency response to early childhood development, RECOAT's programs meet communities where they are — and help them build toward what's next.
Disaster Risk & Emergency Response
Capacity building on disaster risk reduction and integrated resilience, and emergency response to cyclones and other disasters affecting Malawian communities.
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Health, HIV & SRH
Maternal and neonatal health, family planning, HIV/TB prevention and treatment, and gender-based violence response, delivered through a community health worker network in collaboration with the Ministry of Health.
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WASH
Improving sanitation and hygiene, expanding access to portable water, and building sanitation facilities in schools and communities — including WASH response during emergencies.
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Agriculture & Food Security
Crop diversification, sustainable land management, and small-scale irrigation to strengthen food security and nutrition for vulnerable households.
Learn moreOur Mission
Actively building resilient communities in Malawi, Africa, and beyond — complementing and supporting government, local authorities, private sector, and civil society efforts to enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities.
Our Vision
To be a local and global force that brings to reality resilient communities in Malawi, Africa, and beyond — promoting justice, human dignity, and self-reliance with the active participation of the people themselves.
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