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Become a Member of CSONA
CSONA is a national coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working together to advance nutrition in Malawi. With over 200 members across all 28 districts, we bring together NGOs, CBOs, FBOs, research institutions, media houses, and individual advocates committed to ending malnutrition and strengthening Malawi’s food systems.
Joining CSONA means becoming part of a coordinated, influential, and action-driven movement dedicated to improving nutrition outcomes for all Malawians.
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Members across all 28 districts in Malawi
Who Can Become a Member?
Membership is open to any CSO or individual advocate committed to nutrition-sensitive or nutrition-specific interventions. This includes:
International NGOs working in Malawi
Local NGOs
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs)
Individual members active in nutrition advocacy
Organizations implementing nutrition-specific interventions (address immediate causes of malnutrition)
Organizations implementing nutrition-sensitive interventions (address underlying determinants such as agriculture, WASH, education, gender, and social protection)
Membership Principles
Membership is institutional, not individual (except for the Individual Member category).
All members must submit a Letter of Acceptance and Commitment.
Full membership is granted upon payment of annual membership fees as approved by the AGM.
Membership Fee Categories
| Category | Fee (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| International NGOs | MK 113,500 |
| Local NGOs | MK 45,000 |
| CBOs, FBOs & Individuals | MK 22,500 |
Registered members who have not paid the membership fee are considered Associate Members.
Why Become a Member of CSONA?
1. Access to Resources & Information
Members receive:
Key documents from SUN Civil Society Alliances
Tools and training resources
Evidence and learning materials from the SUN CSN portal
Updates on national and global nutrition priorities
2. Participation in National Advocacy
Members take part in:
National dialogues
Global Day of Action for Nutrition
Annual General Meetings (AGMs)
Coordinated advocacy for increased nutrition financing and policy reform
Contributing to national and global nutrition agendas
3. Strengthened Collaboration & Coordination
Members join a community working collectively to:
Harmonise nutrition messaging
Coordinate district nutrition actions
Strengthen accountability
Share knowledge, lessons, and best practices
4. Opportunities for Leadership
Only paid-up members:
Have voting rights
Can serve on the Board of Trustees
May hold leadership positions in District CSO Nutrition Platforms
5. Grassroots-to-Global Visibility
Members gain visibility through:
SUN Movement platforms
The 1,000 Special Days Movement
Local district structures
National coalitions
Global advocacy moments
6. Capacity Building & Learning
Members benefit from:
Cross-learning exchanges
Technical support
Capacity strengthening opportunities
Peer-to-peer collaboration through platforms and committees
How to Join?
1. Submit a Letter of Acceptance & Commitment
Download Template
2. Pay the annual membership fee
Payment instructions provided upon request
