Kachere Rehabilitation Centre
Rehabilitation for spinal injury and orthopaedic patients
OTAMOccupational Therapy · MalawiNational professional bodyOccupational Therapy Association of Malawi
Helping every Malawiando, be & belongthrough occupational therapy
Global & National Network
Affiliated Organizations & Partners
OTAM keeps close contact with the WFOT and other OT associations, and works with the clinics and partners serving Malawi.
OT in Malawi is a small profession with a big job — and we're building it together.
From rehabilitation wards in Blantyre to classrooms and village health posts, occupational therapists restore the everyday skills that make life possible. OTAM exists so their voice is heard, their standards stay high, and their numbers grow.
PediatricsMental healthRehabilitationSchoolsCommunity-based rehabDisability inclusion
Where OTs work in Malawi
A small number of occupational therapists — and occupational therapy technicians — serve all three regions of the country.
Sandi Rehabilitation, Assessment & Therapy Clinic
Assessment and therapy services for children and adults
Motivation Malawi
Wheelchairs and assistive technology in the community
Community & school programmes
Outreach, inclusive education and disability advocacy
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy helps people of all ages take part in the activities — the "occupations" — of everyday life: self-care, work, school, play and community. After injury, illness or disability, it's how people relearn and reshape daily living.
- Pediatrics
- Mental health
- Rehabilitation
- Schools
- Community-based rehab
- Disability inclusion
Our vision
Meaningful participation, independence, social inclusion and wellbeing for all people in Malawi — through occupational therapy.
Our mission is to advance the practice, education, research and advocacy of occupational therapy in Malawi through professional leadership, capacity building, ethical practice and collaboration.
What we're building
Three things carry our five-year plan to train occupational therapists here at home.
National Conference 2026
OTAM's first full scientific conference — tracks, workshops, abstracts and accommodation for OTs across Malawi and the region.
Education & CPD
Workshops, mentorship and continuing professional development — working towards an OT course trained and built in Malawi.
Membership
Open to qualified OTs, OT technicians, students and associate or institutional members — unrestricted by race, creed, gender or politics.