Gertrude Kabwazi

Biography

Gertrude Kabwazi, currently Yamba Malawi's Executive Director, has worked over 25 years as a development practitioner. Has worked for both local and international organizations leading different teams, developed community-focused interventions. Also worked at AGE Africa, World Vision International, ActionAid International, Dignitas International and Concern Universal, among others. Also worked in growing, local organisations. Gertrude holds a Masters in Women’s Law from the University of Zimbabwe, B.A. in Human and Social Studies with a concentration in Development Studies from the University of South Africa, University Diploma in Journalism from University of Malawi, and Certificate in Education Policy from University of Witwatersrand. She is an African Visionary Fellow with Segal Family Foundation and a Perennial Fellow, and serves on a number of Boards World Bicycle Relief-Buffalo Bicycles, Women and Law in Southern Africa (WILSA), University of Malawi Council, Root Change,