Is it fair for development agencies to make vulnerable communities dependent on them for help? This has been the pattern for some organisations for many years. Slowly but surely we are beginning to have a different conversation about development. In this conversation with Gertrude Kabwazi we discuss:
- Integrating Indigenous knowledge as a baseline for service delivery
- Addressing the roots of poverty
- Deliberately celebrating the wins and gains
Gertrude Kabwazi has been promoted to Executive Director of Yamba Malawi, bringing more than 27 years of experience as a development practitioner and social justice activist to the role. Her expertise in working with both local and international organisations uniquely positions her to lead the organisation, develop community-focused interventions and activities and serve thousands of children each year. Prior to joining Yamba Malawi in 2019, she worked at Advancing Girls Education in Africa, World Vision International, and Concern Universal, among others.
Quotes:
"The first primary care giver is the parent"
"Poverty is a pandemic"
"Even when the gains are being made, sometimes people don't want to talk about the gains. We love to talk about the losses more"
"Poverty is highly politicised"
"Communities must see the progress they are making"
Connect with Gertrude:
Instagram: @yambamalawi
LinkedIn: Gertrude Kabwazi
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