26/03/2026
Beyond Our Hearts Foundation (BOHF) recently took part in a transformative week-long Digital Advocacy Training Workshop held in Blantyre. The training was organized under a European Union funded project called "Nourishing futures: empowering Malawi's civil society to sustain nutrition" . The project is implemented in collaboration with We Effect, Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM), and specifically targeted Civil Society Organisation Nutrition Alliance (CSONA) district chapters to strengthen their role in advocacy.
BOHF was proudly represented by its Executive Director, Russell Msiska, who also serves as the National Chairperson of the Nutrition Committee. His participation reflected the organization’s strong commitment to advancing food security and nutrition advocacy across the country. Throughout the workshop, participants were equipped with essential digital advocacy skills designed to enhance their impact. These included practical training in social media strategy, email marketing, and digital data collection, all which are tools that are vital in influencing policy and engaging communities effectively.
BOHF played an active and meaningful role during the discussions, particularly on the critical issue of food fortification. The organization highlighted how fortified foods can significantly reduce malnutrition, especially among vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women. These contributions underscored BOHF’s ongoing dedication to improving health outcomes in Malawi.
Inspired by the knowledge gained, BOHF has committed to cascading this training to its members across all regions of the country. Through its trained team, the organization aims to empower communities with digital tools that amplify their voices, raise awareness on nutrition, and promote the importance of fortified foods.
The workshop proved to be more than just a training as it was a platform for building stronger networks and reinforcing shared goals.
