Our work
Eight areas of work, one goal
RECOAT's programs span emergency response, health, and long-term development — designed to work together so that recovery builds lasting resilience.
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.
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A decade of work supporting holistic early childhood development, caregiver engagement, and inclusive education for children with diverse needs, including children with disabilities.
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Environment & Natural Resources
Soil and water conservation and soil fertility improvement, to help communities manage natural resources sustainably and build resilience to climate shocks.
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Training for Transformation
Building the capacities of communities to lead their own change, through champions for change and community animators at the local level.
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Lobbying & Advocacy
Advocating for policy change alongside like-minded partners, and amplifying the voices of affected communities.
Learn moreCross-cutting commitments
Gender, HIV and AIDS, youth, early childhood development, the elderly, and disability are woven through every program area above — not treated as separate workstreams. RECOAT's strategic objectives commit it to mainstreaming HIV and AIDS, gender, youth, and rights issues across all of its programming.