Co-fellow
Encyla Chisha
Placement Country: Zambia
Title: Resource Mobilization Officer
Health equity means that irrespective of one's social, economic, or demographical position in society, one is entitled to opportunities that enable them to attain their full health potential in a timely manner.
Shadrach Mwansa calls Kitwe, Zambia home. He is a youth leader who believes that young people should play a role in making key decisions that involve health equity and social justice in their communities. Prior to joining GHC, Shadrach worked as a Youth Leader at Family Health International 360 where he successfully led the implementation of the Girls Connect in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Project which aimed to increase the participation of young women and girls in STEM. He also worked as a Programs Officer Intern at Copper Rose Zambia. When he’s not working, Shadrach loves watching soccer, playing video games, and reading books.