Monica Chakwera
Monica Chakwera | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1958 prob. Chikulamayembe |
| Nationality | Malawi |
| Known for | Malawi's First Lady |
| Spouse(s) | Dr Lazarus Chakwera |
Monica Chakwera is the First Lady and wife to Dr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi.[1] Born on 30 September 1958, she comes from Mwazisi village, T/A Chikulamayembe, in Rumphi District, in the northern part of Malawi.
Early life and education[]
Monica Chakwera was raised in the northern part of Malawi. She is an Accountant[2] and a qualified Social Worker[3] with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Degree from the University of the North, in South Africa.
Marriage to Lazarus Chakwera[]
Monica Chakwera married Lazarus on October 8, 1977.[4] During their married life together, they have four children and grandchildren.
Charity[]
Monica Chakwera founded the Shaping Our Future Foundation, an organization that is concerned with the development of the village girl.[5]
References[]
- ^ "From North Malawi: Can Monica Chakwera save the First Lady title". Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi. 2020-07-01. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ Fiko, Mike (2020-08-07). "Malawi: First Lady Opens Up - Born-Again Christian, Met Chakwera During Scom Meetings in College". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ Zimba, Steve. "First Lady Monica Chakwera courts Malawians In Diaspora On Social Work". www.zodiakmalawi.com. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "Malawi on the road to 2014: Rev. Dr. Lazarous Chakwera | Malawi Nyasa Times – Malawi breaking news in Malawi". web.archive.org. 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
- ^ "First Lady launches her charity organisation Soff to promote Malawi girl child". Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2021-09-09.
Categories:
- Living people
- 1958 births
- First Ladies and Gentlemen of Malawi
- University of Limpopo alumni