Biography

Joyce Makonyola is a dedicated, community-driven professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health from the University of Malawi, The Polytechnic, now known as the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS).

For the past 5 years, she has worked as a Health and Safety Officer, focusing on health education, community engagement, and promoting safe, environmentally responsible practices. This experience has shown her that healthy communities and safe workplaces are the foundation for sustainable livelihoods.

Joyce is passionate about public health, environmental sustainability, economic empowerment, and community-led development. She believes lasting change happens when young people have the skills and opportunities to improve their well-being and income.

She is approachable and values connection. In her free time, Joyce enjoys interacting with friends, spending time outdoors, and participating in community activities.

Driven by her commitment to service, Joyce joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer. She is excited to live in a community, learn from local knowledge, and collaborate with residents to support health, environmental, and youth livelihood initiatives that create a lasting impact.