WELCOME
At Focus on Ability Society (FOAS), we believe that ability is greater than disability, and that real change begins when communities unite to empower their most vulnerable members. Founded by a passionate team of young Malawian professionals and officially registered in 2019, FOAS is a youth-led non-profit organization dedicated to reshaping narratives, restoring dignity, and building resilient communities across Malawi.
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From the heart of Blantyre to the flood-prone plains of Karonga, our mission transcends film and farming—it is a call to action. Through inclusive storytelling, disability advocacy, humanitarian aid, peacebuilding, climate-smart agriculture, and education support, we work hand-in-hand with local communities to break cycles of poverty, inequality, and exclusion.
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Our flagship initiative—the Focus on Ability Film Festival—has elevated the voices of persons with disabilities across Malawi and beyond, celebrating their stories and dismantling harmful stereotypes through the power of cinema. Meanwhile, our Climate Smart Farming for Needy Children's Education project transforms flood-stricken farmland into a lifeline for students whose dreams risk being washed away by climate change.
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At FOAS, every project is rooted in our core values: accountability, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and community participation. Whether it's training youth in peacebuilding, promoting elderly wisdom through intergenerational festivals, or bringing solar-powered e-bicycles to remote villages—our goal remains the same: to ignite ability, inspire change, and include everyone.
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We welcome you to explore our work, partner with us, and be part of a movement where ability is celebrated, and every story matters.
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Together, we are Focused on Ability—because inclusion is not charity, it's justice.
