Biography

Faith Kachira is a young and passionate agricultural extension professional with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). Her academic journey equipped her with knowledge and practical experience in agricultural extension, rural development, community engagement, research, and farmer empowerment. Through her academic and field experiences, she developed a strong interest in working with communities to identify challenges, share knowledge, and promote locally driven solutions.

Faith has practical experience working directly with smallholder farmers through her work at Demera Extension Planning Area (EPA), where she supported farmers in improving goat production and animal health. She conducted farmer trainings, demonstrations, household surveys, follow-ups, and community mobilization activities. She also gained experience in research and data collection, working with farmers and communities to understand their needs and perceptions. Her involvement in agricultural projects has strengthened her skills in communication, facilitation, data management, project implementation, and community engagement.

Passionate about empowering communities, particularly young people and smallholder farmers, Faith believes that sustainable development is achieved when communities are actively involved in identifying and addressing their own challenges. She is approachable, committed, and eager to learn, with a strong interest in using agricultural knowledge and community-led approaches to create opportunities and improve rural livelihoods.

Faith joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer in the 2026/2027 cohort, motivated by the opportunity to serve alongside communities and contribute to locally driven development. Through her CorpsAfrica journey, she hopes to strengthen her leadership and community development skills, collaborate with local people to identify sustainable solutions, and contribute to initiatives that promote resilience, self-reliance, and improved livelihoods. She looks forward to learning from the communities she serves while supporting them in turning their ideas and priorities into meaningful and lasting change.