Tamiwe Kayuni

Tamiwe Kayuni is currently the Programs Officer for Center for Multiparty Democracy, where she focuses on activities aimed at strengthening youth’s participation in politics. A holder of a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Malawi, Tamiwe is passionate about working with the youth as agents of change, specifically in areas of politics, agriculture, health, and education. She is an active member of Beyond You, a non-profit organization aimed to bring change through a unified effort by connecting relevant stakeholders with the willingness and capacity to make a meaningful impact in Malawi. She is driven by her passion and vision to see the youth taking an active lead in developmental agendas while actively participating in decision making and policy formulation at all levels. Upon completion of the Mandela Washington Fellowship, she plans to continue working with youth in politics, focusing on increasing their participation in the formulation of political party policies and taking leadership positions within their parties. She also plans to continue with the various charity initiatives under Beyond You, using the knowledge and skills she will have acquired from the fellowship.