Biography

Samson Msiska is a young Malawian development professional passionate about community development, youth empowerment, project management, sustainable agriculture, and climate action. He holds a Diploma in Project Management from the Center for Research and Training, a TEVETA Certificate in Seed Production, and certificates in Business Management and Agro-input Product Knowledge from RUMARK. His academic and professional journey has equipped him with practical skills in project planning, community engagement, leadership, stakeholder coordination, research, and the implementation of community-based development initiatives.

Samson has gained diverse experience working with young people and communities through various leadership, research, and development roles. He previously served as a Programs Manager at Umodzi Empowerment Organization, where he supported the planning and implementation of community-based initiatives. He has also served as Chairperson of the Kaluluma Youth Network and the Kasungu District Youth Network, as well as Kasungu Program Area Coordinator for Plan International Malawi Youth Advisory Panel.

His experience also includes working with Point of Progress as a Community Facilitator, where he engaged with communities and supported activities aimed at strengthening community participation and development. In addition, Samson served as a Co-Research Designer with the CRECCOM Youth Advisory Group under NEST project, contributing young people’s perspectives to research processes and helping ensure that research activities were informed by the experiences and priorities of youth. These roles have strengthened his skills in community engagement, participatory approaches, research, data collection, youth participation, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Throughout his work, Samson has been involved in mentoring young people, supporting research and data collection, contributing to climate action initiatives, and participating in projects focused on youth empowerment, sexual and reproductive health and rights, sustainable agriculture, and community development. These experiences have strengthened his commitment to ensuring that young people are not only beneficiaries of development initiatives but also active contributors to the decisions and solutions that affect their communities.

Beyond his professional work, Samson is passionate about creating opportunities for young people to actively participate in the development of their communities. He is the founder of Green Movement Foundation, an initiative focused on food security, sustainable agriculture, youth empowerment, and climate action. He is also interested in entrepreneurship and community-based solutions that can improve livelihoods, strengthen resilience, and create sustainable opportunities for young people.In his free time, Samson enjoys football, engaging with young people, learning new skills, and participating in community activities.

Samson is excited to be part of the CorpsAfrica/Malawi Cohort 10, which he sees as an opportunity to deepen his understanding of community-led development, learn from other young African leaders, and apply his project management, research, and community engagement experience in meaningful ways. He looks forward to working closely with communities, learning from their knowledge and experiences, and contributing to sustainable solutions that are locally owned and driven. Through the cohort, he hopes to grow as a development professional, build lasting partnerships, and contribute to positive and sustainable change in Malawi and beyond.