About NeSeD
As a pioneering Civil Society Organization led by women, NeSeD unites sex worker-led groups, community organizations, and human rights defenders across Malawi to create lasting change.
We champion the dignity, rights, and safety of all Sex Workers through innovative advocacy, inclusive programming, and authentic leadership—driven by those who understand the challenges firsthand.
Our Mission & Vision
Vision
A just and inclusive society in which all sex workers in Malawi are free from violence, stigma, and discrimination, and are empowered to live healthy, dignified lives with full access to their rights.
Mission
To coordinate and support sex worker-led efforts and allied organizations to advance the rights, health, and dignity of sex workers in Malawi through advocacy, empowerment, research, and collaboration.
What We Do
Advocacy & Legal Reform
We work to influence laws, policies, and practices that affect sex workers, pushing for decriminalization and protection against violence.
Community Empowerment
We strengthen the capacity of sex worker-led organizations to mobilize, lead, and advocate for themselves.
Health & Well-being
Promoting access to HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health services, and harm reduction programs.
Our Values
Human Dignity
Every person has inherent worth and must be treated with respect.
Rights-Based Approach
We prioritize human rights in everything we do.
Inclusiveness
We work with all sex workers regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.
Our Journey
Founded and registered in 2015, NeSeD emerged from the vision of women leaders who recognized the critical need for a unified national voice for Sex Workers in Malawi. Against formidable legal, social, and institutional barriers, our team pioneered a new approach—coordinating advocacy efforts, building community capacity, and creating inclusive spaces for dialogue and rights-based programming.
Today, our nationally-coordinated programs in advocacy, capacity building, policy engagement, and strategic information sharing are transforming how Sex Workers access healthcare, legal protection, and social justice across Malawi. Through authentic leadership, we're breaking cycles of stigma and discrimination while building sustainable pathways to dignity and empowerment.
Our Leadership
At the heart of NeSeD's success is our experienced Management Team—bringing unparalleled expertise in community engagement, health advocacy, and rights-based programming. Our leadership combines professional excellence with lived experience, creating authentic connections with Sex Worker communities and fostering trust-based partnerships.
Our team's proven track record in advancing HIV prevention and treatment, sexual and reproductive health services, mental health support, and harm reduction programs demonstrates how community-centered leadership delivers measurable impact. We don't just manage programs—we transform lives through compassionate, evidence-based approaches that prioritize community needs and sustainable change.