Balaka

Balaka is a district in the Southern Region of Malawi, and its administrative centre is the town of Balaka. The town is the district's meeting point, holding the district offices, markets, schools and transport links th…

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Balaka District: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggesti…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Balaka District when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share yo…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Balaka District? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Saint George Parish, Grenada? Share your tips in the comments!

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Saint George Parish, Grenada? We'd …

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Saint George Parish, Grenada, at the weekly market or straight from the …