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Wongani Phiri

CII Families Officer

Lilongwe, Malawi

Wongani supports Root Change with CII Malawi events, monthly journal collection, analysis of family data, and storytelling. He has a strong passion for community work, and believes that communities have the ability to transform if they are empowered. Wongani has extensive experience working in grassroots communities, managing projects, creating project plans and budgets, monitoring and evaluation, and data collection. Before joining Root Change he worked as Project Manager for 2NDMILK, a nonprofit organization focused on helping orphan babies in rural areas from zero to two years by offering lactogen and other basic needs until reaching two years, for five years. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology and Community Development from African Bible College. Wongani loves to spend time with his family and friends when he is not working.