Biography

Francis Gibson is a Social Work graduate from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Mastercard Foundation Scholar. He has served as an Emerging Public Leaders Fellow with Malawi’s Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture, where he contributed to youth policy development, programme monitoring, and community engagement.

Francis has led grassroots projects on cholera prevention, HIV awareness, and hygiene promotion, reaching vulnerable groups and strengthening local resilience. He has also volunteered with climate and youth initiatives, supporting environmental awareness and empowerment programmes. His approachable nature and commitment to service help him build meaningful connections with the communities he works with.

Driven by his passion for youth empowerment and health equity, Francis joined CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 10 to continue supporting communities in designing sustainable solutions that foster growth and create opportunities.