Biography

Afiledi Jacob Mazenga is a dedicated community health professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, majoring in Community Health, from the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS). She is passionate about working with communities to understand their unique needs and develop locally driven solutions that improve their health and overall well-being.

During her time at KUHeS, Afiledi volunteered in a breast cancer awareness project implemented through a partnership between Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) and the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing under the Global Rural Nursing Network. Through the project, she provided health education, engaged rural communities in disease prevention and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across cultures, strengthening her communication skills, teamwork and appreciation for cross-cultural collaboration. She was also part of Cohort 5 of the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program, which strengthened her leadership, communication and critical thinking skills.

Afiledi is excited to join CorpsAfrica and contribute to sustainable development in rural communities through community mobilization and engagement. She believes meaningful development comes from walking alongside communities, building relationships, and empowering people to lead the change they want to see. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends.