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January Watchman Mvula

Chikwa Eco Village Center

January Watchman Mvula is the founder of Chikwa Eco Village Center in Chikwawa, Malawi. He is a community leader and environmental advocate dedicated to promoting sustainable living, climate resilience, and ecological design. Through the center, Mvula empowers local communities with education and practical tools for agroecology, renewable energy, and natural resource management, fostering socio-economic development and environmental stewardship in the region.

Chikwa Eco Village Center functions as a rural service centre within Chikwawa District, supporting the local community through basic services and acting as a focal point for sustainable development initiatives. It is part of a wider eco-village and eco-school movement in the district that promotes climate-resilient agriculture, renewable energy, water conservation, and community empowerment through education and participatory ecological design. These efforts contribute to improving food security, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic wellbeing in the Chikwawa area.

Primary interests: Renewable Energy Solutions (solar, wind, bioenergy) Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Sustainable Agriculture and Agroecology Biodiversity Conservation and Habitat Restoration Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Water Conservation and Management Eco-friendly Urban Planning and Green Architecture Environmental Education and Community Empowerment Plastic Pollution and Ocean Health Carbon Sequestration and Reforestation

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Chikwa Eco Village Center

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  • Region: GEN Africa
  • Language: English

The Chikwa Ecovillage project in Chikwawa, Malawi, promotes sustainable rural development by restoring degraded land and improving food security through permaculture and community-led initiatives. It integrates environmental conservation with social empowerment, including education and women’s participation, to build a resilient, self-sufficient community facing climate and poverty challenges. … Read more

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  • Country

    : Malawi
  • GEN Region

    :
    • GEN Africa
  • Language spoken

    :
    • Sena, Chichewa, English
  • Projects visited

    :
    • Ghana Permaculture Institute
    • Kufunda Village
    • SCOPE Zimbabwe – Ecovillage@Chitubu
  • Event/training attended

    :
    • GEN Africa Conference and GA 2018 in Zimbabwe (and Optional Prior Training)
      Nov 2018, Hwange, Zimbabwe

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