PEFENAP’s Small Arms Confiscation Project is a strategic peace and security initiative aimed at reducing violence, preventing armed crime, and promoting long-term stability within communities. The project addresses the risks posed by the illegal possession, circulation, and misuse of small arms and firearms, which continue to threaten safety and undermine development in many areas. Through structured community engagement, civic education, and targeted awareness campaigns, PEFENAP helps communities understand the dangers of illicit weapons and encourages active participation in building safer environments.
A key strength of the project is its strong collaboration with the Malawi Police Service and the Malawi Defence Force (Malawi Army). Working hand in hand with these security institutions, PEFENAP supports lawful processes of identifying, reporting, and confiscating illegal firearms while ensuring that operations are conducted in a professional, rights-based, and community-sensitive manner. This partnership builds trust between citizens and security agencies, helping to close the gap created by fear, misinformation, and historical mistrust.
Beyond enforcement and confiscation, the project also focuses on prevention by addressing the root causes of armed violence, including poverty, lack of awareness, and weak community security structures. PEFENAP promotes dialogue, peacebuilding, and community-led safety initiatives that empower local leaders and residents to take ownership of security in their areas. In doing so, the Small Arms Confiscation Project contributes not only to immediate risk reduction but also to the creation of safer, more resilient communities across Malawi.
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