Improving Adolescent Health and Wellbeing in Malawi
We are working with adolescents, family and community members, health workers, policy makers, and other organizations to design, implement and evaluate approaches to improving adolescent health and wellbeing.
How we work
We are working with adolescents, parents and guardians and other interested parties to develop promising approaches to improve their health and wellbeing using a multi-sectoral approach. The following are our main work strands:
Capacity Strengthening and Training
Economic and Policy Frameworks
Formative Research and Longitudinal Observatory
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, and Adolescents
Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Inspiring Adolescent Wellbeing
We are a joint research initiative of:
News and Events
More Than Just Doors: Creating Safer and More Dignified School Toilets
As part of the ongoing learning and adaptation process, the research team introduced an additional improvement at Chimwankhunda Primary School: the installation of doors on the school toilets. This enhancement followed feedback from key stakeholders particularly school management and learners who raised concerns about unrestricted community access to the school sanitation facilities. Such access was found to affect both the effective implementation and the long-term sustainability of the TIPs activities. Importantly, learners also highlighted the need for improved privacy while using the toilets.
Our Women Early Career Researchers Reflect on Their Journey in Global Health
In the spirit of this year’s International Women’s Day themes; from “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” to the call to “Give to Gain” – their journeys remind us that progress is built through collaboration, mentorship, and the sharing of knowledge and opportunities. By investing in women researchers today, we help strengthen the evidence, leadership, and partnerships needed to improve the health and wellbeing of adolescents and communities tomorrow. With that, we thank all the phenomenal women Early Career Researchers across the project for sharing their experiences and for the important contributions they continue to make to global health research.
World Day of Social Justice 2026
On World Day of Social Justice, we’re reminded that too many adolescents still face futures shaped by inequality.
At NIHR-GHRG on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing in Malawi, we’re working to change this by elevating young people’s voices and examining how policies impact their lives.
Our research tackles gaps in education, health, protection, and representation, ensuring no adolescent is left behind.
Learn how we’re advancing fairer, more inclusive systems for young people worldwide.