By Chisomo Phiri
19-year-old environmental sustainability champion for Mulanje district,Elizabeth Chinga, has been unveiled as the newest member of the Global Girl Leaders Advisory Group (GGLAG) by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
UNICEF Country Representative Shadrack Omol announced this in Lilongwe on Thursday.
He said Elizabeth who is in form four at Chiwalo Community Day Secondary School, is now one of the 12 girls in this prestigious advisory group, and one of only two African members.
In her remarks, Elizabeth shared that her passion for climate change resilience started when her home was washed away by floods in 2021, forcing her to live in a camp.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Uchizi Mkandawire, praised Elizabeth’s recognition, describing it as a great testament to her hard work and dedication as an advocate for girls on issues affecting adolescents.
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