Our vision
A transformed, equitable and self-sufficient community where everyone has life in its fullness in areas we work.
Who we are
A local Christian NGO in Chitipa, northern Malawi, equipping churches and communities since 2009.
Our story
Born from the churches of Chitipa
Tubepoka Development Initiative (TDI) was founded in October 2009, after a survey showed the need to equip and support local churches in Chitipa district.
We are a local Christian NGO that partners with networks of local and global churches and other institutions to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve: health, food security, poverty reduction, leadership, youth and child development, education and spiritual transformation.
Our name, Tubepoka, reflects our tagline: Working Together in Development for Sustainable Livelihoods.
A community training session, part of the church and community mobilisation process. · Photo: TDI
Vision and mission
Our mission
To support efforts of local churches and communities in improving effectiveness of delivery of goods and services for improved quality of life through mindset change, improved governance, resource mobilization and acquisition of knowledge and skills in areas we work.
Our core values
- Love
- Passion
- Partnerships
- Fairness and Justice
- Accountability
- Team work
- Integrity
- Quality
- Professionalism
- Empowerment
TDI at a glance
- local churches mobilised
- 519+
- As of January 2025
- districts: Chitipa and Karonga
- 2
- As of January 2025
- serving communities in northern Malawi
- Since 2009
- As of January 2025
- programme areas
- 4
- As of January 2025
Legal status
TDI is a registered, accountable organisation in Malawi.
Trustees Incorporation Act
Registered as a trust under the Trustees Incorporation Act of Malawi.
CONGOMA
Registered with the Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi.
NGORA
Registered with the Non-Governmental Organisations Regulatory Authority.
Meet the team
A small Malawian team based in Chitipa, walking alongside churches every day.