Youth Activists Trained for Anti-Corruption Campaign in Malawi
Participants expressed renewed determination to lead the ZATIKWANA drive in their districts, promoting transparency and accountability.
LILONGWE, Malawi— More than 60 young Malawians have been trained as champions of an anti-corruption campaign called ZATIKWANA, an initiative by Youth and Society aimed at combating graft in the country, writes Lumbani Kaunda.
The two-day training, which took place Thursday and Friday in Lilongwe, drew participants from all 28 districts. ZATIKWANA aims to empower youth to actively fight corruption in their communities.
"We urge the youth to take a firm stand against corruption and become catalysts for change in Malawi," said Charles Kajoloweka, executive director of Youth and Society.
Gift Mhone from the Anti-Corruption Bureau stressed the need to foster resilience against corruption among young people, who will assume public positions in the future.
"The ACB's doors are always open for you to report corruption or seek technical support," Mhone said.
Benedicto Kondawe, executive director of the National Advocacy Platform, encouraged participants to monitor government actions and contribute to civic education online.
"Youth are the leaders of tomorrow, and leadership starts today," he said.
Vincent Kumwenda, who led sessions on digital tools, urged embracing technology positively in the fight against graft.
"We are in a digitalized generation; let us embrace this."
Participants expressed renewed determination to lead the ZATIKWANA drive in their districts, promoting transparency and accountability.