Maria Chale

Maria Chale has eight years’ experience working with people with disabilities. Currently, Maria is an inclusive education coordinator with the Federation of Disability Organizations in Malawi, where she is involved in developing and implementing inclusive education practices in her district. Maria holds a master’s degree in Inclusive Education from the University of Edinburgh, where she focused on mainstreaming people with disabilities in learning institutions. She is committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are included in all sectors of society. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Maria intends to continue her work in inclusive education by lobbying and advocating for equal opportunities for marginalized groups.