Turn knowledge into agency.
Promote permaculture principles while empowering marginalized communities to achieve food sovereignty, social justice and environmental sustainability.
About Umodzi Sisonke
Togetherness is
how change begins.
A permaculture non-profit rooted in Chantulo, Malawi, and committed to community empowerment, sustainable agriculture and social equity.
Our beginning
Rooted in Malawi.
Open to the world.
Umodzi Sisonke Foundation began in 2023 from a profound commitment to community empowerment, sustainable agriculture and social equity.
Our name speaks of unity and togetherness. Durable progress is built with people, never imposed upon them.
Food, dignity and a healthy environment
should belong to everyone.
A fairer, healthier world.
Every person, wherever they live, should access nutritious food, clean water and a healthy environment.
Principles before promises.
Social justice guides our decisions, while permaculture ethics ground sustainable practice.
Four values.
One shared direction.
Our values shape how resources are shared, decisions are made and success is measured.
Empowerment
Knowledge, tools and resources help people take control of their own wellbeing and development.
Sustainability
Every action supports the long-term health of communities and the environment.
Social justice
Fair access to resources, education and opportunity, regardless of background.
Environmental stewardship
Collaboration, integrity, innovation and resilience guide care for shared land.
From exhausted land
to living gardens.
Our work ranges from regenerative agriculture and practical education to environmental restoration and community empowerment.
Impact is visible in productive gardens and healthier landscapes, but also in confidence, hope and marginalized voices finding strength.
Explore our programsShared responsibility.
Clear accountability.
Good intentions need sound structures.
Board of Directors
A culturally diverse board sets direction and safeguards the mission.
Executive team
Program, finance and communications professionals turn strategy into community-centred action.
Working groups
Fundraising, program development and volunteer teams connect specialist effort.
Trust is built
in the open.
We prioritize program delivery while maintaining responsible administration and transparent reporting.
- ✓Clear bylaws and ethical governance
- ✓A strict conflict-of-interest policy
- ✓Fairness, honesty and respect
- ✓Responsible allocation and open financial reporting
- ✓Regular program monitoring and impact assessment
- ✓Compliance with relevant law
No organization
changes the world alone.
We collaborate with local NGOs, public bodies and international organizations to combine knowledge and resources.
Volunteers are the backbone of this work, supported through training and coordination.
Grow what works.
Keep listening.
Our long-term direction is to reach more marginalized communities, strengthen sustainable practice and advocate for equal access to opportunity and resources.