The ICEIDA supported Adult Literacy Project in Traditional Authority Nankumba is implemented by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Community Development. It is part of the Malawi Government's efforts to support socio-economic development in the area. Literacy levels in Mangochi District are the lowest in Malawi. It is estimated that only 38 % of women and 59 % of men age 15 years and above are literate.

ICEIDA support to the Adult Literacy Project commenced in 2001 with 4 literacy circles. By the year 2009, 94 adult literacy circles have been established in the area with 1695 female and 160 male participants. In November 2009, a total of 1020 literacy participants were assessed to find those who have attained literacy skills. 506 participants passed the test, representing a 49% pass rate.

REFLECT (Regenerated Freirean Literacy through Empowering Community Techniques) is the methodology that is used to impart literacy skills to adult learners in this project. According to REFLECT people should not only learn how to read and write, but focus should be on empowering people to take actions in their local communities. Discussion on development issues are thus an integrated part of the literacy circles activities. It is through such discussions that action points are hatched. An action point is a collective action which the adult learners in collaboration with other community members have agreed to embark on, as a solution to their problem.