Michiru Mountain’s Fight for Survival: From Emergency to Conservation!
DO YOU REMEMBER MICHIRU – NOW OR NEVER?
One year ago, Michiru Mountain was on the brink of destruction—poachers cutting down trees daily, illegal charcoal syndicates thriving. But the surrounding communities stood up, took action, and began the fight to reclaim and protect Blantyre’s last indigenous forest!
The Michiru Mountain Community Scouts…
✅ were trained in law enforcement.
✅ reduced the number of poachers from 1,000 to approx. 20.
✅ actively patrol on a voluntary basis.
✅ destroyed over 300 illegal charcoal kilns.
✅ arrested 98 poachers, with 54 successfully prosecuted.
✅ removed 100% of poachers from other districts.
✅ saved the last indigenous forest in Blantyre, Malawi.
How can YOU support Michiru?
MICHIRU – NOW!
There are different ways to help Michiru and its Community Scouts:
1. Donate:
📌 Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy
📌 Account Number: 143 44 586
📌 Bank: NBS Bank, Blantyre Branch
Please send a screenshot of your donation to:
📩 Cliff Kawerani – cliff@cepa.org.mw
📞 0881058085 / 0994921573
Your donation will be invested in:
👞 Work shoes and uniforms for the scouts
🥪 Food and water for operations
🐝 Alternative livelihoods like beekeeping and mushroom farming
🌳 Food forests, eco-tourism
🛤️ Regular clearing of the trails
🏡 Basic facilities at Michiru
2. Visit Michiru!
The more visitors we get to Michiru, the stronger the message that the forest is safe. Feel free to reach out for more information 😉