Biography

Shareefah Morta is a young and passionate mental health professional with a Bachelor of Science in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. Throughout her academic journey, she developed a strong interest in mental health and supporting individuals and communities to improve their overall well-being. Her training provided her with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, strengthening her communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

During her training, Shareefah gained practical experience through clinical placements in various healthcare settings, including Nsanje, Phalombe, Mangochi, Zomba Mental Hospital, Bwaila District Hospital, and St John of God Hospitaller Services. These experiences strengthened her communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills while exposing her to the diverse needs of individuals and communities.

Shareefah is confident, hardworking, approachable, and eager to learn. She is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others. Her interest in mental health has taught her the importance of listening, understanding people’s experiences, and creating supportive environments where individuals feel valued and empowered. She also enjoys connecting with people and continuously seeks opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Driven by her passion for community development and empowering others, Shareefah joined CorpsAfrica as a Volunteer. Through her service, she hopes to learn from local communities, contribute her skills and experiences, and work alongside community members to identify challenges and develop sustainable solutions. She looks forward to building meaningful relationships, supporting community-led initiatives, and contributing to positive and lasting change. For her, service is not only about what she can give but also about what she can learn from communities and build together with them.