Malawi Washington Association

[1] It is a non-political, non-ethnic organization that works to build community amongst the growing number of Malawians in the diaspora.

[4][5] MWA has held a number of cultural event in the Washington DC area that have helped to bring Malawian scholars, personalities and celebrities to the foreground.

Past panel discussions have included representatives from the embassy of Malawi and actor, Michael Usi, and Charles Chuka.

MWA participates in a number of philanthropic endeavors including supporting AIDS and Cancer charitable events both in the US and in Malawi.

MWA works together with other non-profit groups in order to engage the government of Malawi for the realization of Dual Citizenship for Malawians in the Diaspora.

[8] In 2012, MWA also participated in a Malawi embassy event where President Joyce Banda addressed the Malawian community.

Other notable guests have included Malawian Minister of Tourism and Finance Ken Lipenga, radio personality Mwiza Munthali, actor Michael Usi, amongst others.