Visual Arts Association of Malawi (VAAM) was established and registered in 2002 with an ultimate goal of improving and promoting visual artistic work in Malawi. The Association was established to promote and protect fine arts and crafts in order to contribute to the cultural and socio-economic development of the country. Currently its membership base is …
The Poetry Association of Malawi (PAM) is a national organization founded in 1997 and registered on 4th September, 1998 by the Registrar General under the Trustees Corporation Act of 1962. It was established in order to accomplish among others the following objectives: To bring together persons and/or groups involved in the promotion of poetry in …
Photographers Association of Malawi [PHOTAMA] was established to promote and protect the photographic works and the industry in general. The association provides help, guidance and up-to-date information on photography business, opportunities, equipment, among other things. It also raises awareness to its members on their rights and the rights of others who they may come into …
The National Theatre Association of Malawi [NTAM] was established in 1988 as Drama Association of Malawi [DAM]. In a couple of the succeeding years, it changed its name to National Theatre Association of Malawi (NTAM to reflect other elements that go with drama such as dances and singing. The Association has since then remained a …
The Musicians Union Malawi [MUM] established in the year 1994 and formally registered in May 2002 with the aim of protecting the rights and welfare of musicians. As a music body, it has greatly worked with Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) as body that oversees the collection and distribution of loyalties for production works. MUM …
The Malawi Writers Union (MAWU) is a national body of Creative Writers in Malawi. It was formed in September 1995 following a democratic dispensation that was attained in Malawi in 1994 and the current membership is at 850. The Union has five distinct writers’ desks namely the Budding Writers, Women Writers Desk, Non Fiction writers, …
Malawi has a very rich cultural diversity exemplified by national monuments, artifacts, relics, Museums, heritage centers and cultural expressions including: – music, song and dances, games, folk tales, handcrafts, beliefs, language, literature and religion. Furthermore, culture is crucial for poverty reduction, sustainable social- economic development, increased sense of national identity and unity as well as …
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The Journalists Union of Malawi (JUMA) was established in 2006 as an organization to promote the welfare of journalists through advocating for their rights and fair reporting in cultural related information. The governance structure of JUMA comprises of the National Congress, the National Governing Council, Board of Trustees and the Secretariat. This set up reflects …
The Film Association of Malawi (FAMA) was established in the late 2011 with an ultimate goal of bringing together and coordinate persons and groups involved in the production and promotion of films in Malawi. The Association has three structures namely: the General Assembly comprising the membership of the organization, the Executive comprises 10 positions derived …
The Book Publishers Association of Malawi (BPAM) was established in 1996 when publishing houses in the country felt the need to have an association to co-ordinate issues related to the book industry to contribute towards improving literacy level in Malawi and to promote the culture of reading amongst youths as the future leaders of tomorrow. …
