Towards independence

Community For Better Life is a refugee-led nonprofit organization.

It was established in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi in 2019.

As a refugee-led nonprofit organization, we’re driven by a profound understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities in Malawi. Our mission is to bridge the gap between economic exclusion and environmental degradation, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Our vision

We envision a world where everyone has equal access to employment opportunities and the empowerment to protect the natural world. By promoting economic inclusion and environmental conservation, we strive to:

Create lasting economic opportunities for marginalized individuals
Preserve the beauty and bounty of Malawi’s natural environment
Foster resilient, sustainable communities

We drive economic inclusion and environmental conservation in Malawi’s marginalized communities to that we achieve our vision – equal access to employment and environmental protection, fostering resilient, sustainable communities.

Help create a future with what you might spend on :

CFBL programs are youth-conceived and operated. Currently, they are 100% supported by private donations. What you get as a contributor is the knowledge that you are helping highly motivated young people to learn skills that will put them on the path to self-reliance and a better future. Download the CFBL project overview

Activities & Programs

Community-driven programs using local resources

Teaching is done by a community instructor, with all necessary materials provided by local suppliers. Click on a program for more details.

EmpowerHer & Youth Enterprise Accelerator Program (EYEA)

The EmpowerHer & Youth Enterprise Accelerator (EYEA) program, initiated by the Community for Better Life, is a transformative initiative designed to foster entrepreneurship and empower women and youth in underserved communities.

Environmental Conservation Initiative

We believe in harnessing the power of youth to protect the environment and create a sustainable future. Our green initiative has brought together enthusiastic young individuals committed to conserving nature and creating green jobs.

News updates

A Visit From Creighton University’s Delegation

A visiting delegation from Creighton University, XIM University, and Jesuit Worldwide Learning provided a unique opportunity for our teams to share experiences and insights on harnessing sustainable development to empower refugees and host communities in Malawi.

New offerings at CFBL

Community for Better Life is up and running and with the help of generous donations, we are adding materials and programs as we go along. We are now offering English, digital marketing and other useful topics, taught by the CFBL team and volunteers.

A new home for CFBL!

After rains flooded and damaged CFBL's borrowed office space, the team decided to build a new one from scratch.