YASCON Regional Hub

Central Region

YASCON's Central Region covers Lilongwe, Dedza, Kasungu, Ntcheu and Salima — addressing urban deforestation, wetland degradation, and hillside erosion across Malawi's heartland and lakeshore.

5
Districts
1,200+
Members
9,400+
Trees Planted
24
Youth Clubs

Regional Activities

Tree PlantingLilongwe

Peri-Urban Tree Planting Drive

4,800 seedlings planted with 12 school clubs along Lilongwe's peri-urban green belt to reduce urban heat and improve air quality.

Mar 2025220 participants
AwarenessDedza

Waste Sorting Awareness Week

1,250 households reached through door-to-door demonstrations on waste sorting, composting, and plastic-free alternatives.

May 2025180 participants
Tree PlantingSalima

Wetland Restoration Volunteer Day

3 km of Lake Malawi shoreline cleared and replanted with native wetland vegetation to restore fish breeding habitat.

Aug 2025150 participants
WorkshopKasungu

Youth Climate Leadership Workshop

160 youth leaders trained on climate advocacy, policy engagement, and community-based adaptation strategies.

Oct 2025160 participants
Tree PlantingNtcheu

Ntcheu Hillside Reforestation

Targeted reforestation of degraded hillsides in Ntcheu to prevent landslides and restore watershed function.

Nov 2025130 participants
WorkshopLilongwe

Central Region Conservation Summit

Annual gathering of all 24 Central Region club coordinators to review statistics and plan for the upcoming conservation season.

Dec 2025320 participants