Our Board of Trustees
The founder of Community Raise Organization is a passionate and hardworking leader with over 25 years of experience as a Principal in Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture before retiring. His career also spans work with both local and international NGOs, where he focused on food security and education, driving initiatives that improved livelihoods and strengthened communities. Motivated by his lifelong commitment to service, he went on to establish Community Raise Organization, creating a platform dedicated to empowering communities and fostering sustainable development.
Brenda Nachuma
Board ChairPerson
She is very passionate towards social change and promoting education of the willing but vulnerable students.
Pastor Andrew Kuntsinje
Vice Board Chairperson
He joined CRO in July 2019. He is passionate with ministering Gods creation through charity work.
Precious Chaponda
Board Secretary
He is passionate in bringing change in the lives of poor people in hard to reach areas with special emphasis on women and children.
Luara Thompson
Board Treasure
As a Christian, she is passionate with uplifting the lives of poor people especially women and children.
Sophie Chitenje
Board Member
She is passionate with justice, she is a human rights activist. She have ambition of supporting children especially from poor families to realise their dreams.
Mr Samson Mulole
Founder
The founder of Community Raise Organization is a passionate and hardworking leader .
Our Staff Members
Lesley Kapile
Co Founder and Programs Director
I am a dynamic community development practitioner with over 13 years of experience designing and leading transformative programs across Malawi.
Shamim Malata
Administration Officer
Shamim is a dedicated Administration Officer with an Advanced Diploma in Community Development obtained from Soche Technical College in 2024.
Rabecca Sinda.
Financial Officer
Rabeca Sinda is a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant with strong expertise in financial management within the NGO sector.
Jones Gama
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Jones Gama is a dedicated Social Worker and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer with an Advanced Diploma in Community Development .
Norah Jordan
Project and Communication Officer
She brings over five years of experience in working with communities especially women and children.
Grace Pamtumba
Project Officer, Health and Wellbeing & Microbusiness Incubation Program.
At just 21 years old, Grace is a passionate Public Health professional committed to improving community well-being.
Mwai Kalumbi
Outreach Officer on Health and Welbeing
Motivated by a passion for social impact, she joined CRO to be part of the organization’s holistic mission to empower people with disabilities, women, and youth to thrive and realize their full potential.
Bahart Kaliat
HIV AND Nutrition Officer
I am a passionate community development and public health professional dedicated to improving people’s lives through practical, evidence-based solutions.
Chikondi Saindi
Livelihood Officer
A results-driven Livelihood Officer with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR).