Inua Advocacy has announced major service reductions and the closure of its Lilongwe office following ongoing financial difficulties caused by a lack of sustainable funding support.

In a press statement released on 12 May 2026, the organisation said extensive fundraising efforts over recent months had failed to secure enough support to maintain its current operations. As a result, Inua Advocacy will implement significant cost-cutting measures while continuing to seek assistance from partners, donors, and well-wishers committed to refugee protection in Malawi.

The organisation confirmed that its Lilongwe office will officially close at the end of June 2026, alongside a reduction in staffing capacity. However, Inua Advocacy says it will continue operating in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, where its office remains a vital support space for refugees and asylum seekers.

“However, we will maintain our presence in Dzaleka, where our office remains an important and familiar safe space for refugees and asylum seekers to report injustices, seek guidance, and access support,” the statement reads.

The funding crisis is expected to significantly affect some of the organisation’s core services. Inua Advocacy revealed that legal assistance services relied upon by many refugees will no longer be available in their current form. Monitoring and response work related to human trafficking and other human rights violations will also be heavily impacted.

Despite the setbacks, the organisation says it remains committed to advocating for the rights, dignity, and protection of refugees and asylum seekers in Malawi within its limited capacity.

Inua Advocacy also confirmed that it will continue engaging government authorities and relevant stakeholders during the ongoing review of the Refugees Act to ensure the final legislation reflects human rights principles and promotes dignity, protection, and inclusion for displaced communities.

The organisation described the situation as an extremely difficult moment both for its operations and for the refugee communities it serves, but expressed hope that future support from partners and donors would help sustain its mission.

The announcement comes at a time when many humanitarian and refugee-focused organisations across the region continue facing growing financial pressure amid increasing demand for protection and support services.

For media inquiries, Inua Advocacy directed stakeholders to contact CEO Innocent Magambi.