Njira Impact
Njira Impact
Broader Sectors
- Health - Afya/Health
- Livelihoods - Lokumu/Dignity
Demographic Focus
- Women and Girls
- Children
Cohort: 04
- East Africa
- Malawi
Njira Impact improves access to high-quality sexual and reproductive health as well as general health services for women, children and young adults. They bridge the gap between health services and communities by addressing issues related to distance, logistics, and capacity.
The Differentiator
Njira Impact is the sole provider of emergency transport for women and children from last-mile communities to health facilities in Malawi. Their innovative and cost-effective approach ensures services are delivered at each outreach clinic, with an estimated cost of $0.12 per patient.
Why Their Work Matters
In Malawi, where 71% of the population resides in rural areas far from hospitals and 80% of health facilities face capacity limitations, meeting healthcare demand is a significant challenge. Moreover, over 70% of Malawian communities have experienced a decline in income and livelihoods. Njira Impact is a key player in transforming the landscape of healthcare accessibility in Malawi, impacting not only the well-being of individuals but also influencing broader aspects of education, nutrition, livelihoods, and societal dynamics.
Partner Impact
Leadership Highlight
Dan Eddie Nthara
Founder and Executive Director
Dan Eddie Nthara is a visionary from Malawi, serving as the founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Community and Capacity Development. With over two decades of experience in development programming at senior management levels for both local and international organizations, Dan is a US Department of State Community Solutions Program Alumni and an African Visionary Fellow under Segal Family Foundation.
Dan holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a major in General Management, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, an Advanced Diploma in Public Health, and a Diploma in Community Development. He actively contributes to global health efforts as a member of the Global Fund Country Coordinating Mechanism, representing the TB constituency in Malawi. Additionally, he serves as Malawi’s representative to the SADC Regional Coordinating Mechanism for TB in the mining sector.
Dan has a proven track record in resource mobilization, program management, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic management.
