About Y+ Malawi

About YPLUS Malawi

Empowering young people living with HIV to live healthy, fulfilling lives

Our Mission

To advocate for and empower young people living with HIV in Malawi by providing access to comprehensive HIV care, treatment, and psychosocial support, while fighting stigma and promoting inclusion in all spheres of life.

Our Vision

A Malawi where every young person living with HIV has equal access to healthcare, education, and opportunities, living free from stigma and discrimination.

Founded

Year established

Youth Reached

Through our programs

Partner Organizations

Across Malawi

Our Story

YPLUS Malawi was established in 2015 as a youth-led advocacy movement dedicated to improving the lives of young people living with HIV. What started as a small support group has grown into a national movement, championing the rights and wellbeing of youth across the country.

Through our programs, we have reached thousands of young people with HIV education, testing services, counseling, and advocacy training. We work closely with healthcare providers, community leaders, and partner organizations to create an enabling environment for young people to thrive.

Our approach is rooted in peer support – we believe that young people are best positioned to understand and address the challenges faced by their peers. By empowering youth leaders and amplifying their voices, we drive meaningful change in HIV care and support systems across Malawi.

2015

The movement begins

YPLUS Malawi started as a youth-led support and advocacy movement focused on the needs, rights, and lived realities of young people living with HIV.

2020

Programs expand nationally

The organisation scaled its partnerships, peer support, and community-facing work across districts, connecting more young people to care, training, and leadership opportunities.

Today

Peer leadership drives impact

YPLUS Malawi continues to shape safer, more inclusive systems by amplifying youth voices and working directly with providers, communities, and national partners.

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Our Values

What drives our work.

These core values guide every decision we make and every program we deliver.

Youth-Led

We believe young people are the experts in their own lives. Our programs are designed and delivered by youth, for youth.

Inclusion

We champion the rights of all young people living with HIV, regardless of gender, background, or circumstances.

Integrity

We act with transparency and accountability in all our dealings, maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Innovation

We embrace creative solutions to address the evolving challenges faced by young people living with HIV.

Meet Our Team

The people carrying the work forward.

Our team brings together program leadership, communications, advocacy, finance, and monitoring support to keep Y+ Malawi responsive to young people across the country.