Our Story

Story Workshop’s vision is well-informed, healthy, self-reliant, food-secure rural Malawian population practicing democratic values. Story Workshop was founded in 1998 by Pamela Brooke. The organization's first project was a radio soap opera about family health, funded by UNICEF, called Zimachitika, which quickly became the most popular radio drama in Malawi. Story Workshop registered as an NGO in 1998. Our goal in 2010 remains the same as it was 10 years ago: to bring together social change communication and entertainment to help Malawians improve their everyday lives. 
 

"As an organization, Story Workshop's story contains all the elements of our dramas: opportunities, goals, obstacles, challenges, and results from hard work. At the end of the day, we can say that we are learning, and succeeding, right alongside our audience." –Marvin Hanke, Story Workshop former Executive Director

Story Workshop matches message to media through a range of media formats, including:

• Radio
• Theatre
• Print
• Music
• Video documentaries and drama
• Training and Capacity Building
• Community Dialogue

Our key issues are:

• Food security
• Environment
• Health
• HIV/AIDS
• Gender
• Human rights and democracy

As a Malawian NGO, Story Workshop aims for high standards of control and accountability.  The Board of Trustees has overall responsibility for setting policies and strategy.
Learn more about our Board and staff.