Nation Together for Advancing Welfare (NTAW Charity ) is a non-profit organization based in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi. Our mission is to empower vulnerable children, youth, and communities by building strong networks that foster mutual support, resource sharing, and social change. We strive to ensure access to essential services, education, and healthcare tailored to their unique needs. Founded by Ntawigane Mushagalusa in 2020, NTAW is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those in Dzaleka Refugee Camp/MALAWI.
We have two departments:
Black NTAW fashion (Black Nation Together for Attracting the World with Fashion ) where we nurture and promote talents in fashion and designing
And CHARITY in ACTION where we do assist vulnerable children and youth in Dzaleka Refugee Camp and surrounding communities.
We trained youth in fashion design.
Visiting vulnerable children, share school assets
For the program
In the Dzaleka refugee camp, Charity is a unifying force, connecting individuals and empowering the community. Through the creation of apparel, we aim to bridge cultural divides, celebrate the unique narratives of refugees, and foster a strong sense of solidarity and belonging. Our work in fashion designing is not only about clothing but also about building relationships and promoting the inherent dignity of every individual.
NTAW charity is A refugee-led non-profit organization based in Dzaleka Refugee camp Malawi .
 Dzaleka Refugee Camp is first and largest refugee camp in Malawi located in Dowa district, which is 25 miles to the capital city Lilongwe, established in 1994 by the Government of Malawi, and is a home to more than 60,000 refugees and asylum seekers. More than half of the refugee population fled from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with the remaining population originating from Burundi, Rwanda and others from the East and Horn of African countries. Dzaleka Refugee camp was originally designed to accommodate just between 10,000 and 12,000 people. This camp has estimated 40% vulnerable youth, children and orphans, who have no hope of better tomorrow. Who spend their days playing games and roaming around with drug substances on excess use, others in prostitution. It is in this hard situation that Ntawigane Mushagalusa had a vision to start NTAW charity and cultural Conservation organization in 2020 to equip Refugees and host communities with skills and equipment for a better startup of being self-reliant.
We believe charity unites and empowers. In Dzaleka refugee camp, we create apparel to connect people, honor their stories, and build a sense of community.
While refugees face restrictions on their freedom of movement,. This camp has an estimated youth population of 30% who have no hope for a better tomorrow, These are the youths who spend their days playing games and roaming around with drug substances on excess.
Empower refugee youth artists by providing essential skills, training, and resources to enhance their artistic abilities in the fashion design world.
Promote the work of refugee youth artists and advocate for their recognition and integration into broader artistic communities.
Build a supportive community around refugee youth artists, fostering a sense of belonging and providing practical support.
Uplift the community by providing essential tools to individuals (artists) to build sustainable livelihoods and support their families.
See how widowed women and orphaned children are cherished by responding to their basic needs.
At BlackNtaw, we believe fashion design unites and empowers. In Dzaleka refugee camp, we create apparel to connect people, honor their stories, and build a sense of community.
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