Direct Impact Foundation for Youth
Direct Impact Foundation for Youth (DIFY) is an innovative Youth-led, locally registered not-for-profit organization established in 2019 and registered in 2020 with the Malawi Government under the Trustees Incorporation Act, Cap 5.03 of the laws of Malawi.
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Health and Well-being
Empowering young people through innovation, education, and access to youth-friendly health services. We build capacity, promote HIV prevention and care, and champion sexual and reproductive health rights for all.
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Youth for a Greener, Resilient Future
Building climate-smart and resilient communities through youth-led action. We promote environmental awareness, tree planting, mental health support for climate-affected youth, and sustainable practices for a healthier planet.
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Empowering Youth Through Sports
Harnessing the power of sports to build teamwork, discipline, and leadership among young people. We promote inclusion, healthy lifestyles, and positive youth development through physical activity and community engagement.
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Sports, Arts & Youth Empowerment
We use sports and creativity to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience—empowering young people to stay active, healthy, and engaged in driving positive change.
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A future where the youth are empowered to lead and positively contribute to national development.
Our Mission
To promote youth led initiatives.
Our Values
Youth first, transformation, inclusiveness, integrity, transparency, accountability, and innovativeness.
About Us
Direct Impact Foundation for Youth (DIFY) is an innovative Youth-led, locally registered not-for-profit organization established in 2019 and registered in 2020 with the Malawi Government under the Trustees Incorporation Act, Cap 5.03 of the laws of Malawi. DIFY is also a dully registered NGO with the Council for NGOs in Malawi (CONGOMA), and the Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) formerly The NGO Board.
Who We Are
Background
DIFY has a strong experience and expertise in designing and delivering health, education, advocacy, and partnership programs that aim to promote health and wellbeing, equality, and socio-economic development for the underprivileged and marginalized groups (key and priority populations) in local communities, with a particular focus on adolescent girls and young women (AGYW), and DIFY also integrates in its activities, efforts to minimize the impact of climate change by involving the youths in environmental management programs and climate change education.
Since 2019, DIFY has worked together with the Malawi Ministry of Health (MoH) to plan, design, and implement a mass and social media campaign on the promotion of acceptance and uptake of COVID-19 vaccines and on innovative HIV prevention, testing, and treatment programs tailored for AGYW. DIFY is an active partner on the national AGYW Technical Working Group. On environment and climate change, DIFY has facilitated the involvement of the youths through nurseries establishment, tree planting and formation and revamping of climate Change Clubs.
DIFY envisions changing the lives of young people in local communities and acting towards national development through the following strategies:
- Health.
- Environment and Climate Change.
- Sports.
Areas of Focus
Projects
Impact Districts
Number of People reached
Thematic Areas
Health
Empowering young people through innovation, education, and access to youth-friendly health services. We build capacity, promote HIV prevention and care, and champion sexual and reproductive health rights for all.
Environment and Climate Change
Building climate-smart and resilient communities through youth-led action. We promote environmental awareness, tree planting, mental health support for climate-affected youth, and sustainable practices for a healthier planet.
Sports
Harnessing the power of sports to build teamwork, discipline, and leadership among young people. We promote inclusion, healthy lifestyles, and positive youth development through physical activity and community engagement.
Sports, Arts & Youth Empowerment
We use sports and creativity to build confidence, teamwork, and resilience—empowering young people to stay active, healthy, and engaged in driving positive change.
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Team
Meet the dedicated team behind WOCACA
Kefasi Banda
Executive Director
Precious Masuku
Project Manager
Dingan Mithi
Rescource Mobilization Specialist
Bridget Phungwaku
AccountantFrequently Asked Questions
What is DIFY?
Direct Impact Foundation for Youth (DIFY) is a youth-led, non-profit organization in Malawi that promotes health, wellbeing, equality, and climate action among young people, especially adolescent girls and young women.
When was DIFY established?
DIFY was established in 2019 and officially registered with the Malawi Government in 2020..
What is DIFY’s main goal?
Our goal is to empower young people to lead healthy, productive, and sustainable lives through education, advocacy, and community engagement.
What programs does DIFY run?
We run programs in health promotion (including HIV prevention and COVID-19 vaccine advocacy), gender equality, youth empowerment, and climate change education.
How does DIFY engage young people?
We involve youths through peer education, leadership training, school outreach, mentorship programs, and environmental management initiatives.
Does DIFY work with other organizations?
Yes, we collaborate with the Ministry of Health, local partners, and international organizations to strengthen community-based youth programs.
Contact Us
Address
P.O. Box 30599, Capital City , Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Call Us
+265 884 511 001
Email Us
dify.information1@gmail.com