Dear HIFA Community Members,
My name is Gift Madalitso Phiri and I am a Programs Officer and Community Outreach Specialist based in Malawi, with over five years of practical experience operating in complex development and humanitarian contexts.
I am reaching out to connect with fellow professionals, explore potential partnerships, and contribute to HIFA's mission.
*My Focus Areas and Expertise*
My work is deeply rooted in *community-level impact* and spans several critical health and development domains in Malawi:
- *Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response:* Providing direct psychosocial support to survivors and families.
- *Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Youth Development:* Managing programs that integrate developmental psychology principles with practical, community-based care.
- *HIV & AIDS Programming:* Specialized focus on Women and pediatric populations, including identifying and addressing policy barriers (e.g., pediatric HIV testing requirements).
- *Digital Health & Advocacy:* Leveraging grassroots campaigns, social media, and digital storytelling to raise awareness, drive policy discussion, and address systemic health challenges.
My background combines on-the-ground program implementation (with organizations like *Positive Steps Malawi* and *One Acre Fund*) with formal training in *Child Psychology* and various *UNICEF certifications* in GBV support, Inclusive WASH, and PSEA. I am committed to leveraging policy and innovation to ensure social justice for women and children globally.
*Seeking Collaboration*
I am eager to engage in discussions and explore collaboration opportunities related to:
- Innovative *Digital Health* strategies for reaching rural communities.
- Integrating *MHPSS (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support)* into humanitarian and development programs.
- *Policy influence* around pediatric health and social justice issues.
I look forward to learning from and connecting with you all. Please feel free to reach out if our areas of expertise align.
Best regards,
*Gift Madalitso Phiri -* Programs Officer & Community Outreach Specialist
Malawi (www.linkedin.com/in/gift-madalitso-phiri-7b81972a6)
HIFA profile: Gift Madalitso Phiri is Director of Programs and Human Culture (Founder), We Have Innovations Social Enterprise Malawi. My professional interest lies at the intersection of Psychology, Public Health Communications, and Social Entrepreneurship, driven by a commitment to Child Welfare. I seek to leverage insights from the social sciences to develop and implement innovative, community-based communication strategies that address behavioral barriers and drive positive health outcomes within your network. My goal is to use effective Communications for Development to bridge gaps, foster trust, and ensure the most vulnerable populations, particularly children, have access to essential health services. giftmadalitsophiri AT gmail.com