Youth Sounding Board
About the Board
Malawi’s Youth Sounding Board represents a group of young Malawians who advise the European Union on EU cooperation policy and to make it more participatory, relevant and effective for the needs of the youth in the country.
Meet the Members - 2026 to 2028 COHORT
Linessie Kwata Phiri
Thematic interests: Child rights, education, gender protection and equality
Founder; Together We Rise Foundation
Nkhatabay
James Kalawa
Thematic interests: Climate change, energy, governance, STEM
Teacher and Head of Sciences at Lespe’rance Private Secondary School
Balaka
Lisa Kampata
Thematic interests: Macroeconomic policy, Climate technology, STEM,
entrepreneurship
Founder and CEO; Climate Tech Lab
Kasungu
Lonjezo Sibweza
Thematic interests: Youth Entrepreneurship, governance, safeguarding
Consultant; Centre for Solutions Journalism
Chiradzulu
Robert Moyo
Thematic interests: Agriculture, entrepreneurship and climate resilient livelihoods
Work: Founder; Nthowa Livelihoods
District: Mzimba
Bernadette Mponda
Thematic interests: Education, Environmental sustainability
Work: Founder;Sprout and Shade Tree Nurseries
District: Kasungu
Twambilire Gondwe
Thematic interests: Gender and development
Work: Assistant gender officer - Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare
District: Karonga
Martin Nsondole
Thematic interests: Civic education, Media and advocacy and digital engagement
Works: Executive Director of Mulanje Youth Organization (MULAYO)
District: Mulanje