Biography

Alinafe Favour Kanyimbo is a graduate with an MSc in Water Policy from the Pan African University Institute of Water and Energy Sciences, including Climate Change (PAUWES), University of Tlemcen, Algeria, and a BSc in Water Resources Management and Development from Mzuzu University.

She has over four years of experience as a Research Assistant at the Institute of Public Opinion and Research (IPOR), where she contributed to data collection and research on development issues in Malawi. This experience strengthened her skills in research and community engagement.

Alinafe has a strong passion for water, the environment, climate change, and sustainable development. Her interests include water security, climate change adaptation, environmental protection, WASH, and community development. She is particularly passionate about working with communities, learning from their experiences, and supporting practical solutions to challenges affecting their livelihoods and environment.

Alinafe enjoys learning new things, meeting and connecting with people, sharing ideas, conducting research, and participating in activities that bring positive change. She is also passionate about youth engagement and environmental education.

She is thrilled to be part of Cohort 10 because she sees it as a great opportunity to learn from other young Africans, gain new experiences, exchange ideas, and contribute to meaningful community-driven solutions. She looks forward to growing professionally, personally, and as a leader while making a positive contribution to the communities she will serve.