By Jones Gadama
The Deputy Minister of Gender, Halima Daudi, has praised Corps Africa for hosting the fourth project pitch day, highlighting the innovative ideas presented by young Malawian volunteers to address community challenges.
The event brought together local businesses, philanthropists, and development partners to support community-led development projects.
The pitch day featured five young volunteers who showcased their solution-oriented projects, demonstrating a deep understanding of the needs of rural communities.
Corps Africa’s approach focuses on empowering local youth to identify and solve pressing issues, fostering sustainable development from within.
Chairperson Martha Kwataine commended the volunteers for their dedication to improving the lives of people in rural areas.
The event provided a platform for the youth to showcase their ideas, and Daudi expressed admiration for their critical thinking and innovative approaches to community development.
The Deputy Minister also emphasized the importance of supporting women in leadership roles, citing their unique perspectives and contributions to shaping policies and priorities.
This aligns with Corps Africa’s mission to engage youth and help rural communities overcome extreme poverty.
Corps Africa has been working to strengthen communities by recruiting and training motivated volunteers to live and work in rural areas.
Their approach has led to the identification and design of over 800 projects centered on local ownership, resilience, and collaboration.
The event highlighted the potential of young people in driving community development and promoting sustainable growth.
Local businesses, philanthropists, and development partners showed interest in supporting the projects, demonstrating the impact of Corps Africa’s approach in empowering local youth and fostering community-led development.
The five young Malawian volunteers presented their community-identified projects, addressing pressing issues in their communities.
The projects were designed to promote sustainable development and improve the lives of people in rural areas.
As the organization continues to support innovative projects, its efforts are likely to have a lasting impact on rural communities in Malawi.
The success of the pitch day demonstrates the potential of community-led development initiatives and the importance of empowering local youth to drive positive change.
