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
In 1989, I started the National Association of Business Women. We incorporated microfinance and different job training for women. We did a survey, with USAID, that found women lacked training, credit and information. Joyce Banda associationbusinesscredit share on social
Millions of women in malaria-endemic areas in Africa become pregnant every year. Malaria is a threat to these women and their babies, with up to 200,000 newborn deaths each year as a result of malaria. Joyce Banda 000africaarea share on social
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
Overall, I have formed three major organizations: the National Association of Business Women, the Young Women's Leaders Network, and the Joyce Banda Foundation. Under the foundation, we have a huge program that targets women to teach them about HIV and other diseases and to give them economic empowerment. Joyce Banda associationbandabusiness share on social
Most African women are taught to endure abusive marriages. They say endurance means a good wife but most women endure abusive relationship because they are not empowered economically; they depend on their husbands. Joyce Banda abusiveafricandepend share on social
My dream is for Malawi to be poverty-free, and I intend to eradicate poverty through economic growth and wealth creation. Joyce Banda creationdreameconomic Change image and share on social
It's heavy, but I am able to carry it. Why? Because I'm an African woman. An African woman carries heavy loads anyway. That's how we are trained; we are brought up that nothing is unbearable. I use that now, positively. I use that now to have the thick skin that I have, and not fear, and move forward, and push; and push forward. Joyce Banda africanbringcarry share on social
I am tremendously inspired by many women around the world who work under dire circumstances to make a difference for their families. Joyce Banda circumstancedifferencedire Change image and 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