Biography

Madalo Chimsuku Dausi is a hardworking and dedicated young woman passionate about community-led development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and is interested in working with farmers to implement agricultural projects that improve their livelihoods and economic well-being. She is also passionate about building partnerships between relevant organisations and stakeholders to support farmers. During her studies, she implemented a Pig Farming Supervised Extension Project.

Madalo served as a CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 9 Volunteer, an experience that broadened her interest from working primarily with farmers to supporting diverse community members. She developed skills in communication, relationship-building, and engaging with people from different backgrounds. Before joining CorpsAfrica, she mentored primary school learners at Mitundu Primary School through the Ndithu Project under Word Alive Commission for Relief and Development. This experience strengthened her empathy, communication, and leadership skills.

Madalo enjoys reading books and articles and watching documentaries on community-led development. She aspires to become a project facilitator, manager, and supervisor. She is excited to serve again with CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 10, where she hopes to strengthen her experience in economic empowerment and support communities in addressing their challenges. She looks forward to learning from community members, fellow Volunteers, and staff while contributing her skills and experience to advancing Asset-Based Community Development.