Biography

Liana Kachikwama is an Agribusiness professional with a background in agriculture and extension. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management from Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). Her academic and professional journey has given her opportunities to work closely with farmers, cooperatives, clubs and other agricultural stakeholders. This has strengthened her interest in using agriculture as a tool for improving livelihoods and creating opportunities.

She has professional experience as an Extension Officer, where she supported farmers and cooperatives through farmer training, demonstration plots, good agricultural practices and market linkages. These experiences have strengthened her skills in communication, facilitation, data collection, community engagement and project implementation.

Liana joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer to gain experience in community-led development and assessment based community development while contributing her existing skills in facilitation, data management, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving. She is keen to learn from the community, understand local priorities and work collaboratively with community members to support practical solutions. Through the experience, she hopes to strengthen her leadership and facilitation skills while making a meaningful contribution to the community she serves.