- To represent the collective interests of NGOs in Malawi.
- To enhance and improve the operational environment within which NGOs function.
- To promote and facilitate networking, coordination and collaboration within the NGO community, and between the NGOs and government, donor community and private sector.
- To further the standing of NGOs as competent, professional and suitable agents of development.
- To support member NGOs to build and strengthen their institutional capacity.
- To support NGOs carry out their functions under the NGO Act 2000.