Team Adventure Malawi will this weekend conduct a clean up exercise at lake Malawi National Park Beach in Mangochi as part of their Annual General Meeting (AGM) activity.
This is part of the organization’s social responsibility activity, aimed at benefitting communities and the environment, that they normally do whenever they have an AGM.
The team will be conducting its 8th AGM from 17th to 19th January 2025 and this year, the organisation has teamed up with Sustainable Cape Maclear and Department of National Parks and Wildlife to clean Lake Malawi National Park and its surroundings.
Team Adventure Malawi National Coordinator Kondwani Chamwala said the organisation has noticed an increase in the number of plastic bags and bottles along the area during their recent visit hence the exercise.
“It has been noted that there is poor disposal of plastic bags and bottles in the area. As part of this initiative, we will also engage local residents to raise awareness about their responsibility to maintain a clean and healthy lake and beach environment. The clean-up campaign is intended to serve as a starting point for mindset change among Lake Malawi communities, tour guides, and tourists”, said Chamwala.
Chamwala has since called upon stakeholders to support the exercise to ensure its success while urging decision makers to take action to address the escalating environmental issues in the area.
During the previous AGMs conducted at Cape Maclear, Team Adventure Malawi organized initiatives such as gender-based violence (GBV) awareness campaigns for Lake Malawi communities and donated soccer balls to girls’ football teams in Cape Maclear.
Team Adventure Malawi, a non-profit volunteer organization established in 2016, aims to promote tourism in Malawi by fostering an appreciation for the country’s natural and cultural heritage. Founded by passionate young individuals, the organization focuses on encouraging local participation in domestic tourism, understanding that Malawi’s rich natural resources and cultural assets, when sustainably utilized, can contribute to the country’s economy and reduce reliance on dwindling foreign exchange earnings.
Lake Malawi National Park, managed by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984 due to its global significance for biodiversity conservation, particularly its unique fish diversity. The park is also renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, with a rugged landscape that contrasts dramatically with the lake’s crystal-clear waters.
