About the Centre

We report on what's working — and hold the rest to account

The Centre for Solutions Journalism (CSJ) was founded with a clear purpose: to amplify voices of the marginalised, to break barriers to enjoyment of human rights, and create lasting change through the power of advocacy and communication.

Championing human rights, women empowerment, gender equality, sexual reproductive health and rights, the CSJ is Malawi’s trailblazing human rights media organisation making waves in the fight for a just and inclusive society. Driven by a steadfast commitment to empowering marginalised communities and advancing gender equality, sexual and reproductive health rights and democracy, this dynamic organisation is redefining the power of storytelling to drive meaningful and lasting change.  The Centre advocates for human rights and practices journalism that goes beyond simply reporting problems, by highlighting solutions and positive change.  Our work is grounded in the principle that every person deserves dignity, respect, and access to their fundamental rights regardless of sex, sexual orientation, language, religion, political or other opinion, nationality, ethnic, race, social origin, disability, property, birth, or other status. Our approach combines solutions journalism with advocacy, civic education, and community engagement to create comprehensive campaigns that drive real impact. We work at the intersection of media and human rights. 

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Programme areas across human rights and justice
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Districts reached through field reporting and partners
100%
Independent — no advertiser shapes our reporting
How we report

Three commitments

Evidence, not anecdote

Every solution we cover is tested against the data. We report the limits and the failures as plainly as the wins.

Dignity first

People are not case studies. The consent, safety and humanity of the people involved come ahead of the story.

Useful to readers

We write so a reader can see what changed and how — reporting that informs action, not just attention.

Our mission
Together, we should create a society where every citizen including women and girls, men and boys, the marginalized and the minority, not only dreams of justice, dignity and equality but lives it every day.
Centre for Solutions Journalism