I began to think about those that were in my situation that were not able to walk out of an abusive marriage, or maybe those that did not know where to go, that were in a single headed marriage, or widows. I was thinking what it was I could do to reach out to them. Joyce Banda abusivebeginhead share on social
I shall always be proud of what I've done, regardless of what you journalists or anybody can say. Joyce Banda havejournalistproud Change image and share on social
Lula da Silva was my hero when he was president. I Googled him so many times. The fact that he got 20 million people out of poverty... that happened by encouraging entrepreneurship, by supporting small business. Joyce Banda businessencourageentrepreneurship share on social
Throughout my career, I have been confronted with people who have doubted my ability to achieve the dreams and ambitions distilled into my soul by my father. Joyce Banda abilityachieveambition Change image and share on social
If you want me to be a cry baby, I cannot: I am the leader of a country. If you want to give me something and then withdraw it, fine; I must respect your decision. Joyce Banda babycountrycry Change image and share on social
I want you to know that I don't have any right, Malawi has no right to stop any president from coming to an African Union summit because that is an African Union meeting. Joyce Banda africancomemalawi Change image and share on social
At the end of primary school, I went to secondary school. I paid $12 a term to go to school. Joyce Banda endpayprimary Change image and share on social
After President Mutharika was declared a winner, there was life after State House. For those Malawians that know me, I am an international public speaker. So I went back to my speaking engagements. Joyce Banda backdeclareengagement Change image and share on social
I will forever be thankful to the Malawians and international community, and my professional army and army general, who said: 'No, we will follow the constitution.' That's why I'm here. Joyce Banda armycommunityconstitution Change image and share on social
If we provide the young with a strong foundation, we can leave behind a legacy substantially greater than most are able to bequeath. As for the women, the old adage that you invest in a woman, you invest in a generation, still rings true today. Joyce Banda adagebequeathfoundation share on social