Biography

Belnado Jester is a hardworking and committed young man with a degree in Human Science and Community Services. He is a community-driven individual who is passionate about advancing sustainable development in rural areas.

Driven by a passion for addressing the challenges facing rural communities, Belnado has dedicated his academic and professional journey to community service. He has worked with Sustainable Development Excellency Consulting (SDEC), where he provided technical support to strengthen farmers’ capacity in agribusiness and promote the sustainability of irrigation schemes. He also served with the National Registration Bureau (NRB) as a Field Officer in the distribution team, supporting the distribution of national identity cards to rural communities and assisting local authorities in raising public awareness about national identity registration.

During his internship as a Community Development Assistant (CDA) Officer with Lilongwe District Council, he worked directly with communities by facilitating capacity-building activities and training instructors under the Adult Literacy Programme (ALP) in rural areas. He also conducted field visits and training sessions with beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer (SCT) programme in different rural communities.

Belnado is excited to be part of the CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 10 because of its people-centred approach of living and working within host communities. He believes that immersing himself in community life is essential to understanding local challenges and co-creating lasting solutions. As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, he looks forward to applying his experience, building meaningful relationships, and contributing to locally led development.