Development from People to People (DAPP) Malawi is a locally registered NGO that has worked in Malawi since its establishment in 1995.  DAPP Malawi is a local member of the Humana People to People Federation, a network of 32 locally registered and managed organizations in 43 countries that work with communities and engage local and national leaders to implement local solutions for improved food security. DAPP Malawi upholds honesty, mutual respect and solidarity in all programs.

The objective of DAPP in Malawi is to promote social and economic development. Through a variety of development models, DAPP complements the government’s effort in implementing the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy to achieve the nation’s Vision 2020. The people engaged in the development initiatives of DAPP are trained and equipped with tools and knowledge enabling them to transform their dreams and wishes for a better life into practical actions.

Presently, the DAPP projects are focused on four of the pressing development issues in  Malawi:

Increasing access to inclusive quality education
Improving food-security and economic growth among small holder farmers
Improving children’s conditions
Fighting HIV & AIDS, TB and Malnutrition.

DAPP is in its 22nd year of creating long-term development in the country. Since its inception in 1995, DAPP has built up a sound institutional capacity and an impressive track record with the people of Malawi.
The projects are carried out in close partnership with the National Government, local and district authorities and a range of national as well as international partners.