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Directorate of Social Services

Transforming Communities Through Faith

Our commissions embody Christ's mission by promoting health, education, justice, peace and sustainable development.

Faith in Action

The Catholic Diocese of Zomba comprises several commissions working under the Directorate of Social Services. Through these commissions, the Diocese responds to the spiritual, educational, health and developmental needs of communities throughout Southern Malawi.

CADECOM
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CADECOM

The Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) was established in 1984 as Caritas Malawi. In 1999, Caritas Malawi was renamed CADECOM but remains a member of Caritas Internationalis.MissionTo create awareness and empower disadvantaged men, women and the youth at all levels to undertake development which is integral, gender and environmentally sensitive, sustainable and which promotes justice, human dignity and self-reliance with the active participation of the people them ...

Sr. Bernadette Balala
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CCJP
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CCJP

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) is the social justice and human rights arm of the Diocese of Zomba in southern Malawi.The Zomba Diocese CCJP actively campaigns for human rights, civic education, and vulnerable populations across the region. Key Programs & InitiativesRights of Persons with Albinism (PWAs): Leading advocacy against discrimination and segregation in areas like Traditional Authority Mwambo. They distribute bicycles to rights volunteers, provide start-up ...

Mr. Augustino Mailosi
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EDUCATION COMMISSION
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EDUCATION COMMISSION

The Zomba Diocese Education Commission works alongside the Government of Malawi to provide inclusive, quality education. It focuses on enhancing academic standards, safeguarding Catholic identity and driving socio-economic development across the diocese and beyond. Under this commission, the Diocese has nursey schools, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and two Technical Colleges namely Thondwe Village Polytechnic (TVP) and Namitembo Trade and Agriculture School (NAMITAS). ...

Rev. Fr. Benedict Liyao
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HEALTH COMMISSION
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HEALTH COMMISSION

The Zomba Diocese Health Commission is one of the commissions under the Directorate of Social Services which coordinates the Church's healing ministry in the Diocese. It oversees 7 health facilities, which include Pirimiti Community Hospital, Matiya Health Centre, Chipini Health Centre, Chaone Health Centre, Magomera Health Centre, Sitima Health Centre and Mayaka Health Centre.Some of the key focus areas    â€¢    Healthcare Delivery: Providing essential community a ...

Sr. Emma Nazombe
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