I have spent all my life advocating on behalf of the poor, oppressed and marginalized. As a social justice and human rights activist, and now as President of the Republic of Malawi, I have a deep appreciation for the challenges of those on the margins of society. Joyce Banda activistadvocateappreciation share on social
I convinced myself economic empowerment of women was going to be key, especially in a country like this where most women didn't go to school. Joyce Banda convincecountryeconomic Change image and share on social
I learned that leadership is about falling in love with the people and the people falling in love with you. It is about serving the people with selflessness, with sacrifice, and with the need to put the common good ahead of personal interests. Joyce Banda aheadcommonfall share on social
I don't remember a single day during the time I was minister of gender, foreign minister, vice-president and president when I saw anything on the part of the men that indicated they were undermining me. Joyce Banda dayforeigngender 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
My vision is a Malawi where men and women live in peace and in harmony as equals enjoying their human rights. Joyce Banda enjoyequalharmony Change image and share on social
You can still sit under the tree where Dr. Livingstone negotiated with slave traders to set people free. Joyce Banda freelivingstonenegotiate Change image and share on social
I decided that I was going to leave State House, and I was going also to step up and step aside so that I give President Peter Mutharika an opportunity to run the country without my interference. Joyce Banda countrydecidegive Change image and share on social
I was privileged because my father was a policeman, and we lived in town. Many people in Malawi are from typical villages. My grandmother insisted I should be in both worlds, and so I needed to be acquainted with village life. Joyce Banda acquaintfathergrandmother share on social
I am convening the African Leaders Forum on Disability in partnership with Special Olympics so that a marginalized population long unrecognized does not remain in the shadows. I consider this a critical, moral and practical challenge. Joyce Banda africanchallengeconven share on social
