Environmental Health

Environmental health is critical for the well-being of communities. CAEM addresses issues related to water, sanitation, waste management, and air quality, with a focus on the gendered impacts of these challenges.

Our Approach

We work to improve environmental health outcomes through:

Access to Clean Water

Installing boreholes, protecting water sources, and promoting water conservation.

Improved Sanitation

Building latrines, promoting hygiene practices, and supporting waste management initiatives.

Air Quality Programs

Advocating for clean cooking technologies and reducing indoor air pollution.

Health Education

Educating communities about the link between the environment and public health.

Our Core Objectives

Provide clean water to thousands of households.

Improve sanitation facilities in schools and communities.

Reduce cases of waterborne and respiratory diseases.

CAEM's Future Goals

We aim to expand our environmental health programs to underserved areas, incorporate innovative technologies, and enhance community ownership of health and sanitation projects.

Our Goals

Long Term

To become a leading advocate and implementer of inclusive and gender-responsive sustainable development in Malawi.

Short Term

To become the organization of choice for sustainable development initiatives in agriculture, natural resource management, disaster risk management, and environmental health.

Short Term

To build community capacity for gender-inclusive management of environmental and public health resources.

To ensure that gender perspectives are integrated into disaster risk management and recovery efforts across Malawi.