New to Dzaleka
Start here if you are new to Dzaleka
Use this page in your first day or first week. It points to the pages most people need first: urgent help, documents, clinic information, language support, and services.
First steps
If you need urgent help, start there first
If someone is at risk, if you need protection, or if the problem cannot wait, use the urgent support page before anything else.
Keep your documents and important numbers together
Keep identity papers, registration papers, referrals, and phone numbers in one safe place. If your question is about refugee status, documentation, or official follow-up, start with UNHCR Malawi.
Learn where to ask for health help
The Dzaleka Health Centre is the main local health route on this site. If you are sick, injured, pregnant, or need treatment, do not delay.
Say what language you need early
If you need help in another language, say that as early as you can. Use the language support page and Yetu Radio for the clearest routes on this site.
Useful pages on this site
Get help now
Urgent contacts for safety, protection, legal problems, health issues, and emergency support.
Start Here
A broader guide to the main sections of the platform if you are still finding your way around.
Services directory
Browse clinics, schools, NGOs, and community programmes working in and around Dzaleka.
Help Desk
Use this when the situation is not urgent and you need help finding the right route or need a reply from the site team.
Easy Read
A hub of shorter and simpler guides about Dzaleka, getting help, and using this website.
Language support
See where language support exists today and which pages to use first.
Search the site
Search for services, events, resources, rights information, and community pages.
Common things people need first
Protection and legal help
If you are worried about safety, violence, trafficking, arrest, detention, or a rights problem, use the Rights Navigator and the urgent support page.
Health and care
If you need treatment, a clinic, maternal care, or another health-related service, start with the health centre page and then browse the wider services directory if needed.
Language and local information
If you need information in different languages, start with the language support page, Yetu Radio, and the Help Desk.
Daily life and opportunities
When the immediate basics are covered, you can use the site to find education, skills, jobs, community events, and support organisations.
Quick facts
- Dzaleka is in Dowa District, about 41 km from Lilongwe.
- UNHCR says the camp was originally set up for about 10,000 to 12,000 people.
- UNHCR reported in June 2025 that Dzaleka was hosting over 52,000 people as of 31 December 2024.
Facts checked on 18 April 2026
Camp location and population figures on this page were checked against UNHCR Malawi. Helpline numbers were checked against YONECO. Internal links point to pages already on this site.
- UNHCR Malawi country page
Checked 18 April 2026 for location, population, and office contact details.
- YONECO helpline information
Checked 18 April 2026 for the 5600, 116, and 393 hotline listings.
If the issue affects safety, registration, legal status, or health care, confirm the latest details with the responsible organisation directly.