Malawi

Peter Yakobe has over five years of experience in various fields in the youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship in particular, in Malawi. Currently, Peter is the managing director of Golden Jubilee Investments, a company involved in poultry products. He is also a founder and executive director of Center For Free Market Enterprise (CFME), where he focuses… read more »

Halima Twabi has over three years of experience in the field of education as a lecturer in Statistics. Currently, Halima is a founding member for Malawi Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, where she focuses on promoting STEM-related fields to primary- and secondary-school girls in Malawi. She also mentors young girls in her community… read more »

Monalisa Tembo has over six years’ experience as a midwife. She is a currently working as a nursing officer at Mzuzu Central Hospital, a regional health center in northern Malawi. She has worked as a leader, manager, researcher, direct care provider, and coordinator of maternal and neonatal programs. Additionally, Monalisa is a trustee of Kuwala… read more »

Ahmed Sunka has worked with RAB, an Agro processing, trading and distribution company since July 2003. He is currently the Deputy Managing Director in charge of all aspects of revenue generation, operations, logistics and marketing. He has been a key member of the new product development team and is also responsible for customer and supplier… read more »

Linda Sichali has more than four years’ experience as a volunteer in community work in Malawi. She is a founding member of Girls Platform for Social Action (GIPSA), an organization that promotes girl-child education in rural areas. Linda serves as an advocate against cultural practices that promote early marriages among girls. Linda sees herself as… read more »

Chancy Gondwe has years of experience working with charity organizations and coordinating educational programs, mentoring, and providing career guidance to young people. He is gifted with leadership and management skills and is the founder and leader of Royal Kidz Preschool, which provides quality foundational education to children and employment for young people. He works voluntarily… read more »

Temwanani Phiri is an agricultural entrepreneur involved general farming. He plays a key role in contributing to food security through practical farming in Malawi. Temwanani works to improve his community, especially in the youth employment and entrepreneurship platform. He runs farming internships at his farms. Youth entrepreneurship and mentorship is the main keystone of his… read more »

Temwanani Karen Phiri has over six years’ experience in the legal services industry and is currently an Associate at Armstrongs Attorneys. She specializes in general corporate law and civil litigation. Karen is also a Trustee of the Molaya Kgosi Trust. This non-profit organization promotes inter-generational dialogue on women’s career advancement and leadership and creates mentorship… read more »

Shakira Phiri has over five years of experience in community development and public management. Currently, Shakira is working as an investment promotion officer with the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism in Malawi where she focuses on promoting investments and facilitating the creation of a conducive business environment. Shakira is driven by her commitment to… read more »

Enelless Pemba is a virtual artist and the founder of the Anthu Aluso initiative in Malawi. The initiative provides economic security for women in need by training them and creating a sustainable market for their products. Enelless uses her experience in Arts as a springboard to her role as a social entrepreneur.

Vanessa is a Malawian activist who believes in the untapped resource of the youth and her integral role in developing it. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts majoring in public administration and sociology and has used this qualification to pursue her humanitarian passions. Vanessa’s three years experience includes working with local and international organizations,… read more »

Yamikani Chunga has over nine years’ experience in various fields of community development and community service. Currently he is volunteering as a director of Lilongwe Youth Organization where he focuses a lot in empowering the youth and women through vocational skills development projects, adult literacy and free secondary school. He has never been at university… read more »

Jane Jere is a doctor and works for the Ministry of Health at Mulanje District Hospital as a medical officer. Her responsibilities include supervising, controlling, and regulating the 23 health facilities in the district. She runs clinics, reviews ward patients, provides training and supportive supervision to health workers, and also manages administrative functions such as… read more »

Vanessa Nsona designs and hand makes bags, shoes, jewelry, and hair accessories. All of her products are uniquely created through Malawian fabrics and recycled materials such as old car tires, wasted leather, and dried seeds. She trains and employs underprivileged women to make accessories for her business. She is a member of Soroptmist International of… read more »

Joshua Ngalande is an inventor, CEO and founder of the Nsima Cooker. Nsima is the staple cornmeal product widely consumed in Malawi, and across Africa, traditionally prepared over an open fire. He invented the automated Nsima Cooker in 2010, and now has a registered business, which is in the process of commercializing his technology. He… read more »