Fresh & Smoked
Fresh Fish
Fresh fish handled by AWFISHNET members, including tilapia, catfish, anchovies and butterfish.
- Tilapia
- Catfish
- Anchovies
- Butterfish
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Malawi Chapter · African Women Fish Processors and Traders NetworkEmpowering Women.
Empowering Women.
Transforming Fisheries.
Building Sustainable Futures.
AWFISHNET Malawi advocates for gender equality and the economic empowerment of women in fisheries and aquaculture.
Who we are
Advocating for Women in Fisheries and Aquaculture
AWFISHNET Malawi is a not-for-profit organisation and a member of the African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network, a Pan-African network operating in approximately 54 countries. As an umbrella body, we work hand-in-hand with the Malawi government and development partners to build the capacity of women-led cooperatives and SMEs involved in fish farming, processing and trade.
Our Vision
To improve the lives of women through economic empowerment.
Our Mission
To advocate for gender equality and economic empowerment of women in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
What we do
Our Focus Areas
Our work spans the fisheries and aquaculture value chain, from production and processing to markets, policy and the environment.
Fish Production
Building the capacity of women-led cooperatives and enterprises involved in fish farming and aquaculture across Malawi.
Fish Processing
Supporting women processors to produce high-quality fresh, smoked and value-added fish products such as fish powder, sausages and fishballs.
Market Linkages
Connecting women fish processors and traders with markets to help their enterprises grow and become more viable.
Gender Equality
Advocating for gender equality and for greater representation of women in blue economy leadership and governance.
Our products
From Malawi’s Waters
Fresh, smoked and value-added fish products produced and marketed by our members.
Fresh & Smoked
Smoked Fish
Traditionally smoked fish prepared by women processors, including tilapia, catfish, anchovies and butterfish.
- Tilapia
- Catfish
- Anchovies
- Butterfish
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Value-Added
Fish Powder
A value-added fish product produced and marketed by AWFISHNET members.
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Current projects
Working Together for Food Security
- Period2024to 2028
Norwegian-funded
Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture to Combat Food Insecurity in Malawi
A Norwegian-funded project that applies an integrated aquaculture-agriculture approach to help combat food insecurity in Malawi.
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- Period2024to 2028
GIZ-funded
Sustainable Aquatic Food Project in Malawi
A GIZ-funded project focused on sustainable aquatic food in Malawi.
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News & activities
Latest From the Network
Trainings, community activities, advocacy and partnership updates from AWFISHNET Malawi.
Updates are on the way
News about our trainings, community activities, advocacy and partnerships will be published here. In the meantime, get in touch to learn more about our work.
Contact UsContributing to the Sustainable Development Goals
Our work supports the following SDGs.
- SDG 5Gender Equality
- SDG 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 12Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13Climate Action
- SDG 14Life Below Water
Partner With Women in Fisheries
Whether you are a development partner, an institution or a buyer, connect with AWFISHNET Malawi to support the growth of women-led fisheries enterprises.