By Jones Gadama
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) in Chiradzulu District is urging youths to play a crucial role in maintaining peace ahead of the general elections scheduled for September 16, 2025.
According to Chimwemwe Saiti, District Programmes Officer for NICE, youths are often manipulated by politicians to perpetrate violence during elections.
To address this issue, NICE has been conducting training sessions for youths and volunteers since February on the importance of maintaining peace during elections.
The training aims to empower youths with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote peaceful elections and prevent violence.
Saiti emphasized that the training is crucial in ensuring that youths understand the significance of peaceful elections and their role in promoting peace. “We want to ensure that youths are agents of peace and not perpetrators of violence,” Saiti said , adding that,”By working together, we can promote a peaceful and credible electoral process.”
NICE’s efforts to promote peace and stability during elections are part of its broader mandate to provide civic and voter education to Malawians.
The organization’s work in promoting peace and stability is crucial in ensuring that elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
By empowering youths with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote peace, NICE is contributing to the development of a more informed and engaged citizenry.
Peaceful elections are essential for maintaining stability and promoting democracy in Malawi.
When elections are peaceful, citizens can exercise their right to vote without fear of intimidation or violence. This, in turn, helps to build trust in the electoral process and promotes confidence in the government.
NICE’s efforts to promote peace and stability during elections are critical in ensuring that Malawi’s democracy continues to grow and develop.
By working together with other stakeholders, NICE can help to create an environment that is conducive to peaceful elections and promotes the well-being of all citizens.
NICE plays a vital role in promoting civic education and voter awareness in Malawi.Through its training sessions and outreach programs, the organization provides citizens with the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the electoral process. By empowering citizens with information, NICE helps to promote a more informed and engaged citizenry.
In addition to promoting peace and stability during elections, NICE also provides education on the importance of participating in the electoral process.
The organization encourages citizens to exercise their right to vote and to participate in other aspects of the democratic process.
As the country prepares for the September 16 elections, NICE’s work will be critical in promoting a peaceful and credible electoral process.
The organization’s commitment to providing civic and voter education to Malawians is evident in its tireless efforts to promote peace and stability during elections.
By working together with other stakeholders, NICE can help to create an environment that is conducive to peaceful elections and promotes the well-being of all citizens.
NICE’s efforts to promote peace and stability during elections are crucial in ensuring that Malawi’s democracy continues to grow and develop.
By empowering youths with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote peace, NICE is contributing to the development of a more informed and engaged citizenry.
