Powerlifting for vulnerable youth’s mental health

Hello everyone!

Malawi’s youth bulge is a great resource that can be tapped in many ways. But you need the demographic to be fit and healthy so that it can contribute productively to the economy and Malawi’s development. An exciting new initiative – Power Lifting and Fitness Competition – offering a route to fitness as a profession and bodybuilding as a new passion to youth in the country’s capital Lilongwe’s townships is shaping up and you can be a part of it.

Seeking to go beyond showcasing powerlifting and bodybuilding skills, will contribute to the uplifting of psychosocial well-being and resilience of the youth.

We are a collective of fitness trainers and enthusiasts in Lilongwe, Malawi, and we would like to organize an entry-free competition of powerlifting and fitness that will gather about 500 young people, among which 40 will be competing for a price, plus spectators.

The inaugural event took place on 14th May and following the success of the event, including a huge turn up of youth, we plan to expand the initiative and hold a second event on 28th August 2022 at St Jones ground in Area 36 which will be followed by similar events that will be organized in different peri-urban areas of Lilongwe. For this reason, we appeal for donations of any amount of money to go towards the organization of the event.

Looking forward to your support.