In collaboration with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and Churches Action in Relief and Development (CARD), the MwAPATA Institute conducted capacity-building workshops on documentation of success stories for Field Officers in the Water and Soil Accelerator (WASA) project from 25th May 2026 to 2nd June 2026. Our Communications Officer, Blessme Phiri and his counterparts from CRS and CARD facilitated the workshops held in the three WASA impact districts, namely Mangochi, Mulanje and Chikwawa. 

The purpose of the training was to equip the WASA Field Officers with practical skills in success story identification and compilation, as well as field photography, in order to improve the project's documentation practice. This will also enhance the WASA project's visibility, learning, and reporting. The Field Officers were also equipped with practical skills to effectively document the project's achievements, best practices, community impact, lessons learnt and human-interest stories for reporting, advocacy and knowledge sharing.

The WASA project aims to promote equitable and resilient soil and water systems in southern Malawi by enhancing agricultural productivity, market access, climate resilience, and inclusive natural resource management. The project supports farmers and communities in adopting sustainable soil and water management practices, climate-smart agriculture, crop diversification, and landscape restoration approaches, while strengthening community structures and learning platforms. CRS implements the project in partnership with CARD and the MwAPATA Institute with support from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI).