Who We Are
A legacy of hope and change driving our bold vision for a better future.
Lydia Action is a Malawian development and humanitarian organisation founded in 2020 as a spawn of Lydia Foundation, a charitable initiative founded in 1998 by Dr. Rachel Nyagondwe Fiedler (then Rachel Banda).
Lydia Action is registered with Malawi’s Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) and is a member of the Malawi Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGOMA).
Lydia Action works with disadvantaged communities to empower the most vulnerable women and children, as well as youth and older people. Its programmes are aimed at promoting and addressing issues concerning women’s economic empowerment, education, employment, agriculture, human rights, emergency response, and climate change.
Our Vision
A better world for everyone
We envision individuals, households and communities being empowered to use the creative power of their minds and ability to create a life that thrives within a world where everyone can positively benefit and participate.
Empowering and inspiring people to transform their livelihoods using faith as a tool of hope and unity
We see a world in which people work as a collective community called to action through unity and hope. We embrace the power of the human ability to find inspiration in adversity and strive for change.
Our Values
1. Passion
We have strength that is derived from energetic and committed volunteers, partners and stakeholders. Our passion is ignited by the strength the people in communities we work in. We draw inspiration from their captivating stories of hope.
2. Integrity
We are truthful and honest in all areas of our work, as guided by faith. We are responsible for our actions and do the right thing even in the face of adversity. We do not compromise on quality and we hold ourselves and each other to a high standard of accountability and transparency.
3. Learning
Our work is empowered by knowledge sharing to better understand the problems facing people in the most impoverished communities and use this information to deliver all-inclusive and practical solutions. Our actions are guided by best practices to achieve sustainable outcomes.
4. Respect
We have the utmost respect for human rights, dignity, freedom and confidentiality. Our work has zero tolerance to all kinds and forms of discrimination, whether based on religion, belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, gender or physical disability.
Our Partners
