Malawi Union of Academic and Non-Fiction Authors (Muana) Chairperson Ron Muphuwa over the weekend dared members of art and heritage associations to be creative and innovative in identifying and providing solutions to problems affecting the country.
Muphuwa said apart from providing entertainment, art remains vital in tackling issues that affect society and bring about change.
He said art and heritage associations can raise more financial and material resources for implementing programmes that will have a positive impact on the country.
Speaking at the end of a two-day intensive workshop on designing a Resource Mobilisation Strategy and Action Plan held in Dedza, Muphuwa said the workshop was aimed at helping Muana members identify key issues that are relevant for the union’s sustainability.
“This workshop was timely, considering the urgent need to feel resource gaps for the union, which intends to run writing competitions in secondary schools and colleges on critical issues, such as climate change, cyber-crime, corruption and waste management, that are affecting the country,” the Muana leader said.
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Pen Malawi President Alfred Msadala, who was one of the participants, described the workshop as an eye opener.
“Muana has capable members with a wide range of expertise to address society’s challenges. I have encouraged the leadership to keep engaging both current and old members,” Msadala said.
Facilitated by Ben Phiri, the workshop was financed by the Norwegian Association of Academic and Non-fiction Authors and Translators to the tune of K5.8 million.
