Biography

Carolyn Mazibuko is a young and passionate Malawian with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the University of Malawi (UNIMA), where she majored in Sociology. Her academic journey has strengthened her understanding of society, community dynamics, and the social challenges affecting young people. She is passionate about youth empowerment, community development, leadership, and creating positive social change.

Carolyn has experience in community engagement, health promotion, leadership, research, and volunteerism. She has served as a university-based health promoter and peer educator under the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) and has undertaken Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) training, which strengthened her skills in data collection, project monitoring, and assessing development initiatives. She has also served as a University Ambassador and held student leadership roles, which have enhanced her communication, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership skills. In her free time, she enjoys public speaking, working with people, learning new skills, and participating in activities that contribute to the wellbeing of others.

Driven by her passion for service and community development, Carolyn is excited to be part of the CorpsAfrica Volunteer program. She looks forward to learning from fellow volunteers and the communities she will serve while applying her knowledge, skills, and experiences to support community-led solutions. Through this experience, she hopes to grow both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful and sustainable development in the communities she serves.