UHURU M’BWANA
Summary
A motivated Bachelors of Social Science (Social Work) graduate with practical experience in community development, youth and women empowerment, family and child welfare across Government and NGO settings. Skilled in communication, community engagement, leadership and cross cultural interaction. Passionate about creating positive social change, supporting vulnerable populations and contributing effectively to organizational and community development goals. Adaptable, responsible and committed to continuous learning and professional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Hope Missions Ministries
Lilongwe, Malawi
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Facilitated children's ministry programs, delivering lessons and activities that promoted learning and personal development.
- Translated documents and communication materials from English to Chichewa to support effective communication.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of educational and community outreach programs.
- Prepared reports and provided feedback on program activities and outcome.
Intern
Machinga District Council, social welfare office
08.2025 - 12.2025
- Participated in group discussion on the Malawi Government booklet on prevention of domestic violence, contributing to awareness on causes, effects and prevention strategies.
- Worked as Child protection support assistant. Assisted in understanding child protection documentation, referral procedures, confidentiality and case management process.
- Administrative and reporting, where I maintained an updated daily reports and ensured proper documentation and record keeping of activities.
- Practiced peer support and mentorship by providing guidance on report structure, formatting and clarity.
Intern
Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Participated in the introduction of Call centre (911) meeting. The meeting explained how the call centre will be operating and how to ask for funds from different stakeholders.
- Wrote field budgets.
- Report and speech writing for different activities.
- Assisted in writing a grant proposal to seek funding for organizational initiatives.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Wor
Catholic University of Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi05-2026
Skills
- Proposal writing and resource mobilization
- Report writing and documentation
- Speech writing and content development
- Social media content creation
- Time management and ability to work in a group and independently
- Confidentiality and ethical handling of sensitive information
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Intern
Hope Missions Ministries
12.2025 - 04.2026
Intern
Machinga District Council, social welfare office
08.2025 - 12.2025
Intern
Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare
07.2024 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Wor
Catholic University of Malawi