At the heart of the CYO lies a steadfast mandate: to empower individuals of all backgrounds, particularly children, youth and women, enabling them to actively shape their lives and communities across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Central to this mandate is the imperative to facilitate their engagement with decision and policy makers in decision-making processes towards ensuring that their voices resonate in matters that directly impact their well-being.

Despite the recognition of children, youth and women within national development frameworks such as Malawi Vision 2063 (MW2063), prevailing strategies often overlook their nuanced needs and aspirations. Existing mechanisms fail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the diverse challenges and opportunities encountered by these groups, relegating them to the margins of development discourse. CYO recognizes this gap and pledges to amplify the influence of children, youth and women by championing strategies that address the underlying causes of poverty in Malawi.

Our approach is rooted in the belief that equipping children, youth and women with pertinent skills and empowering them to spearhead meaningful initiatives are pivotal to fostering sustainable development tailored to their unique requirements. By fostering a conducive environment for skill development and initiative-taking, CYO endeavors to catalyze positive contributions towards realizing all facets of development objectives. Through our mandate, we aim not only to empower individuals but also to cultivate a collective momentum towards inclusive and sustainable progress for all segments of society.