Defending Dignity. Protecting Rights.
The Rainball Advocacy Coalition (RACo) is a Malawian organization dedicated to defending the rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals and prisoners through strategic advocacy, legal literacy, and community mobilization.
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People Assisted
25
Districts Covered
2012
Founded
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Core Programs
A Malawi where justice is inclusive
We promote and protect the fundamental human rights of LGBTIQ+ individuals and persons within the criminal justice system through strategic advocacy, legal literacy, and community mobilization.
Solidarity
We stand with those who are silenced and marginalized, ensuring their voices are heard in the halls of power.
Justice & Equity
We believe in a fair legal system that provides equal protection to all, regardless of social or legal standing.
Integrity
We operate with transparency and accountability to the communities we serve and our partners.
Our Core Programs
Prison Justice
PriJI transforms Malawi's prison system through vocational training, counseling, and restorative justice programs.
Learn MoreAt LAW Project
24/7 emergency support for Human Rights Defenders in danger, including safe houses and legal aid.
Learn MoreLegal Aid Services
Ensuring marginalized individuals have access to legal representation, advice, and education.
Learn MoreMaking a Real Difference
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People Assisted
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Districts Reached
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Hour Hotline
First Pride Parade
Historic first-ever Pride parade in Lilongwe (June 2021)
Moratorium Achieved
Government moratorium on arrests under colonial-era laws (2012)
Health Access
Improved HIV-related services through Ministry of Health collaboration
Stand With Us for Human Rights
Join RACo in our mission to create a Malawi where justice is inclusive and every citizen enjoys their constitutional rights free from discrimination.