Biography

Brendah Chiwaya is a gender activist and community advocate from Malawi. She holds a BSc in Crop Science from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR).

At LUANAR, Brendah was actively involved in campus leadership and community engagement. She served as Secretary for the LUANAR 2025 Finale Dinner, where she helped coordinate a major student event that brought together students, staff, and stakeholders to celebrate achievements. She also served on the Bunda Electoral Commission, supporting free, fair, and transparent student elections and promoting youth participation in leadership.

Brendah is passionate about community development, youth empowerment, and sustainable agriculture. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, she is most excited to listen to community members, facilitate local ideas, and work alongside young people to build on community assets for lasting change in Malawi.