Biography

Tafadzwa Mangaka is a passionate and hardworking Malawian development professional with a Bachelor of Social Science in Community Development, with a focus on Development Economics. Her academic and professional journey has strengthened her passion for community development, financial inclusion, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and creating sustainable opportunities for young people and communities.

Tafadzwa has developed strong experience in community engagement, financial services, project management, research, and entrepreneurship. Her work has involved supporting individuals and communities to improve their livelihoods, access financial opportunities, develop entrepreneurial skills, and build sustainable businesses. She is particularly passionate about empowering women and young people with practical skills and financial knowledge that can enable them to become economically independent.

As a community development practitioner, Tafadzwa has also been involved in advocacy, research, resource mobilisation, and initiatives focused on adult literacy and community empowerment. She has volunteered in programmes supporting women, youth, and vulnerable communities, where she has gained valuable experience in mentoring, facilitating, organising activities, and collaborating with different organisations.

Through her commitment to community service, Tafadzwa joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer to strengthen her experience in working alongside communities to identify their unique challenges and strengths, develop locally driven solutions, and promote sustainable development. She looks forward to bringing together her knowledge of community development, project management skills, financial experience, and genuine passion for empowering people to create positive change in their communities.