Our Water and Sanitation program continues to make a significant difference in the lives of students in rural Malawi. Read our latest blog to learn about how we support hygiene initiatives in primary schools in Dowa, Malawi.
Mayamiko Mwenda
Water & Sanitation Program Manager
Mayamiko joined Orant Charities Africa in September, 2020 as a Water & Sanitation Program Manager. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Water Resources Management and Development from Mzuzu University. In addition to his studies, Mayamiko also holds a certificate in Project Monitoring and Evaluation from Mpemba Staff Development Institute (SDI).
Mayamiko has over 3 years work experience in the WASH sector especially in Project management and implementation of donor funded projects. Mayamiko previously worked with GOAL Malawi, Basic Services Development Agency (BASEDA) in Chikwawa and Machinga districts respectively. Since he joined Mayamiko has been leading borehole drilling & repairs, training of water point committees (WPCs), fostering stakeholder partnerships, community mobilization, promotion of sanitation and hygiene as well as development of monitoring and evaluation of the Orant water program.
In his free time Mayamiko likes watching soccer, movies and socializing with friends. He is not yet married and hopes of getting married soon.
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