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Author: Aisha Twalibu

Aisha is from Blantyre, Malawi. She completed her undergraduate studies at Chancellor College, University of Malawi where she majored in statistics. While in college, Aisha served as the first female president of the University of Malawi Students Union. Upon graduation, Aisha volunteered at the British Council where she spent time with communities in Luchenza, Malawi and Norfolk, England focusing on climate change and food security through a program called Global Xchange. Before returning to Chancellor College for her master’s degree in development studies, Aisha worked on various research projects as a research assistant. During her breaks, Aisha volunteered for an organization called Mai Aisha Sisters and Youth Program, which works with communities on HIV/AIDS home-based care and micro finance projects. In her spare time, Aisha enjoys reading, cooking, baking, and watching TV.

Ten things I have learned in my life

As part of my  Global Health Corps adventure, I was required to write a blog. Now understand, as a scientist, my usually active mind came to a near panic on what to write. I don’t write, I do long statistical equations! And then just the other day as I was reflecting on how hopeless this […]

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Think Pink

On October 18th, 2014, my co-fellow and I attended a breast cancer awareness campaign, THINK PINK. The day started with a 5km walk and ended with breast examination tutorials, survivor stories and bake and second-hand clothing sales. It was a great day, but something caught my eye; it was the absence of men. Excluding the […]

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