Biography

Joyce Tafadzwa Kachokammanja is a young woman with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Malawi School of Government. Her academic background has equipped her with skills in business management, communication, and problem-solving, while her community experiences have deepened her commitment to meaningful and sustainable development.

She is driven by a passion for youth entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and women’s economic empowerment. She believes that lasting change happens when people have the knowledge and skills to lead their own development. Her approach is rooted in listening, learning, and collaboration. She values working alongside community leaders, women, and young people to understand local priorities and support solutions that come from within the community.

Joyce is eager to join the CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 10 Volunteers because she wants to apply her skills in communities and grow as a facilitator and capacity builder. She hopes to learn from community members and fellow Volunteers while facilitating community efforts to turn their own ideas into practical, locally led initiatives.

She approaches this opportunity with humility, motivated by the chance to contribute to a movement that empowers young people, women, and vulnerable groups while advancing community-led development.