YALI RLC SA Malawi Alumni Chapter

08/10/2026

📣 Masterclass: Communication for Engaged Alumni
Strong alumni relationships start with meaningful communication.
Join us for a practical masterclass exploring effective ways to communicate, engage, and build lasting relationships with alumni.

📅 Date: 14 October 2026
⏰ Time: 17:30 - 18:30 (SAST)
🔗 Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/313272168783407



YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa

01/10/2026

ECM Virtual Alumni Exhibition | Call for Exhibitors
In partnership with The Trevor Noah Foundation, the Regional Leadership Center - Southern Africa (RLC-SA) invites Education Changemakers (ECM) alumni to showcase their businesses, projects, products, and services at the ECM Virtual Alumni Exhibition.

This exhibition creates an opportunity for ECM alumni to showcase their businesses/initiatives, while highlighting the impact they are making in their communities and countries.
✨ 10 ECM alumni will be selected to exhibit, with the Top 4 exhibitors each receiving a R15,000 grant from The Trevor Noah Foundation.

Date: 20 October 2026
Time: 17:00–18:00 SAST
Application link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/r0cCeubJeY
Applications close: 9 October 2026

If you are an RLC-SA ECM alumnus with a business, project, product, or service to showcase, we invite you to apply!

20/08/2026

🏆 YOUTH IMPACT AWARDS 2026
The Ecology and Climate Action Award goes to Martin Manyozo of Clean Cities Project.

Through the Waste to Art Initiative, Martin has helped young people turn discarded plastic into jewellery, wall art and other marketable products, proving that waste can become opportunity.

Congratulations, Martin Manyozo, on this well-deserved recognition! Martin is RLC SA Malawi Chapter's Chairperson and a Committee Member in US-Malawi Exchange Alumni Association.

20/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the upcoming wedding of Mr Revelation Nyirongo, scheduled for Saturday, 22nd August 2026 at Pearl Convention Center. Note that both the groom and the bride are YALI Regional Leadership Center Southern Africa alumni and active alumni for YALI RLC SA Malawi Alumni Chapter .

In line with our values of unity and support, we invite members to voluntarily contribute toward a wedding gift. Contributions should be made to the Association Secretary;
*Chimwemwe Kanyika*
*NB 1000762818*
*Airtel Money 0996530225*
*TNM Mpamba 0884593408*

Deadline for contributions: End of business tomorrow the 21st August. Share POP to TNM number.

And most Importantly, lets show up to celebrate the couple.

03/08/2026

Congratulations to the Chairperson of the YALI RLC SA Malawi Chapter, Martin Manyozo!

Martin has not only secured admission to Oxford University, but has also been awarded three prestigious scholarships to pursue his studies at Oxford.

He has been awarded:

🏅 Chevening Scholarship

🏅 AfOx Mastercard Foundation Scholarship

🏅 St Anne’s Elnora Ferguson Scholarship

He will be pursuing an MSc in Sustainability, Enterprise and the Environment at Oxford University.

Martin’s achievement reflects his commitment to youth leadership, climate action, and sustainable development, and serves as an inspiration to young people across Malawi and beyond that with purpose, perseverance, and preparation, global opportunities are within reach.

Congratulations, Martin! The YALI community wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter and look forward to the impact you will continue to make in Malawi, Africa, and the world.

18/06/2026

📢 CALL FOR EXHIBITORS | RLC-SA 3-Day Virtual Alumni Exhibition 2026

Dear RLC-SA Malawi Chapter Alumni,

Applications are now open for the RLC-SA 3-Day Virtual Alumni Exhibition, taking place from 7–9 July 2026. This is an opportunity to showcase your business, project, product, or service and compete for one of ten (10) grants worth R10,000 each.

Limited slots available.

Application requirements:
✅ A 3-minute exhibition video;
✅ A success story (maximum two pages);
✅ A professional photograph;
✅ 1–2 high-quality images of your business/project;
✅ A valid passport copy or National ID
✅ Confirmation of banking details on official bank letterhead.

📌 Complete the application form here:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_zI5uXZnxRrl1G7CRw2lRckXZZbpH_nE9Q674AY8mU3-1KA/viewform?usp=header

Please upload all required documents and your exhibition video to a Google Drive folder, set access to "Anyone with the link can view", and share the folder link through the application form.

📅 Application deadline: 22 June 2026

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

We encourage all eligible alumni to apply and showcase their impact to the wider RLC-SA network.

*RLC-SA Malawi Chapter Executive Committee*

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2026 RLC-SA Virtual Alumni Exhibition. The Malawi Chapter has been allocated limited slots for the regional exhibition taking place from 7–9 July 2026. This exhibition provides alumni with an opportunity to showcase their businesses, projects, pr...

18/06/2026

🚀 Calling RLC-SA Alumni Exhibitors!

Apply to participate in the 2026 3-Day Virtual Alumni Exhibition and showcase your business, project, product, or service to the wider alumni network.

Selected exhibitors will gain valuable exposure and stand a chance to receive one of ten R10,000 grants.

📧 Watch out for an email from your alumni chapter with details on how to apply.

09/02/2026

Please note that the RLC-SA has launched the call for applications for online cohort 23. The application links and information session details are below.


Education changemakers Online Cohort 1: https://forms.office.com/r/7SbFPWpsZ3

Youth in Power Online Cohort 1: https://forms.office.com/r/xBfiY58Kmt

Information Session

Date: 11 February 2026

Time: 14:00

Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTJjZjZjMTMtYmFjMi00NjBkLTkwZmYtMDljNTM5ZTFhMWZl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ca9a8b8c-3ea3-4799-a43e-5510398e7a3b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b1f560b2-02b1-4035-8753-015c97a69830%22%7d

U.S. Embassy Lilongwe, US-Malawi Exchange Alumni Association

15/12/2025

Exciting Opportunity Alert!
Africa Startup Accelerator – Advanced Venture School
The Africa Startup Accelerator is an intensive 3-week program focused on advanced entrepreneurship and leadership, utilizing the Venture School curriculum tailored specifically for high-potential startups eager to scale. Participants will adopt the Lean LaunchPad methodology, engaging in hands-on curriculum designed to rapidly test, refine, and launch their ideas. This program will be hosted by the Institute for International Business at Tippie College of Business.

Location – The University of Iowa campus in Iowa City
Program duration – June 30 to July 25, 2026
Apply by January 15, 2026 – https://tinyurl.com/IOWA-ASA

US-Malawi Exchange Alumni Association U.S. Embassy Lilongwe