CHIMANGO BENSON PHIRI

Coordinated the establishment and ongoing support of 15,000 women in Savings and Loan Groups (SLGs), including 40% youth participants, significantly enhancing financial inclusion.

Successfully graduated 1,200 ultra-poor households to resilient livelihoods through targeted support programs, improving economic stability.

Formed and supported 40 cooperatives across various value chains, boosting local economic development and community enterprise.

Trained 160 youth in vocational and life skills through targeted development programs, enhancing employability and self-sufficiency.

Facilitated the disbursement of MWK 100 million in loans and MWK 85 million in revolving grants, cultivating strong partnerships with key institutions like Illovo, FINCA, TEVETA, NEEF, and Vision Fund.

Mobilized and established numerous Community-Based Financial Organizations (CBFOs) and Savings and Loan Groups (SLGs), significantly increasing community participation in financial inclusion programs.

Trained community facilitators and groups on financial literacy and investment strategies, empowering local leaders to drive economic development.

Monitored and appraised performance of community change agents, ensuring effective program delivery and sustained impact.

Coordinated district-level programs and activities with diverse stakeholders, fostering collaborative partnerships for economic empowerment.

Facilitated the development of investment plans for economic empowerment and market assessments, guiding communities towards sustainable income-generating activities.

Administered data collection tools in alignment with core project indicators and reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and reliable data for program assessment.

Facilitated project evaluations and assessments, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and program adjustments.

Conducted joint monitoring with district-level partners and facilitated beneficiary verification, enhancing accountability and transparency of aid distribution.

Supported the development of comprehensive reports and documented project success stories, effectively communicating program impact to stakeholders.

Implemented community-level accountability and response mechanisms, fostering transparency and trust within beneficiary communities.

Facilitated community sensitization and mobilization, ensuring effective engagement and understanding of emergency response initiatives.

Identified and verified vulnerable households using participatory vulnerability assessment techniques, ensuring equitable distribution to target communities.

Assisted in cash distribution point mapping and facilitated direct cash distribution to beneficiaries, ensuring efficient and secure aid delivery.

Organized forums for community feedback and designed new projects, integrating beneficiary perspectives into program development.

Documented and disseminated lessons learned with partners at TA/EPA and community level, contributing to continuous program improvement.