May 2024

A Visit from the UN Resident Coordinator: Kwathu Kollective

On May 29th, 2024, I, alongside my Kwathu Kollective team, had the honor of hosting the UN Resident Coordinator for Malawi, Rebeccah Adda-Dontoh, at the Kwathu Koworking Spaces in Lilongwe. It was a momentous occasion, not only because of her stature and the incredible work she represents but also because of the thought-provoking and impactful conversation we had about Africa’s future.

Chief Theresa Kachindamoto on Ending Child Marriage: Stop The Count (Ending Violence Against Girls and Women)

Theresa Kachindamoto is widely known as โ€œthe marriage terminatorโ€ โ€” a title she never gave herself, but one that speaks to the bold legacy sheโ€™s building in Malawi. Her work ending child marriages has been covered by journalists, NGOs, and global platforms. I had read about her. Heard stories about her. Quoted her statistics. Admired her courage. On May 24th, 2024 โ€” for the first time โ€” I got to sit down and listen to her speak.