About Us

Since 2012 Serving Malawi

Who We Are

Migration and Society (MASO)

Migration and Society (MASO) is a Non-Governmental Organization / Consultancy Firm that was founded in 2012 by Dr. Harvey C.C. Banda and is based in Mzuzu, northern Malawi. MASO's target audience are the vulnerable communities in Malawi's rural and urban centers that are affected variously by both immigration and emigration activities.

Its main focus is conducting research and surveys and initiating various projects in order to improve the livelihoods of the affected communities. In this view, MASO is also interested in education and economic and youth empowerment issues, especially in these migration areas. In addition, MASO also conducts research and surveys on various socio-economic issues in Malawi in partnership with stakeholders already involved in similar issues.

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Our Foundation

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Vision

To be a leading think tank in evidence based research in migration, socio-economic and development issues in Malawi and beyond.

Our Mission

To create a financially- and socially-stable and sustainable environment through the socio-economic transformation and empowerment of individuals, special groups and communities in Malawi.

Core Values

Integrity, diligence, efficiency and responsiveness — the principles that guide every project, partnership and community interaction undertaken by MASO.

Our Programmes

What We Do

We offer intervention in the following programme areas:

1. Migration Challenges

MASO conducts in-depth research and implements community-based interventions addressing the challenges faced by migrants, internally displaced persons, and communities affected by labour migration in Malawi and beyond.

2. Education Issues

MASO focuses mainly on issues that affect primary and secondary education in migration-affected communities, including the Excel in Education Project currently running at Thandazga Primary School, Mzuzu.

3. Local Economic Development

With a main focus on women empowerment, MASO designs and implements economic development programmes in Mzimba and other districts, particularly supporting female-headed households in labour migration areas.

4. Youth Empowerment

MASO runs targeted youth empowerment programmes including financial literacy training, sustainable farming, vocational skills and civic education — equipping young Malawians with tools for self-sufficiency.

5. Research Consultancy

MASO offers professional research and survey consultancy services on a wide range of socio-economic issues, working with government agencies, international NGOs, academic institutions and development partners across Malawi.

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