Meet the Team

Dedicated leaders championing food rights, women's empowerment, and climate resilience across Malawi.

Our Leadership

The people driving FRAI's mission forward — grounded in community, guided by purpose.

Talumba Thindwa - CEO and Founder

Talumba Thindwa

CEO & Founder

Visionary leader and founder of FRAI, She drives the organisation's mission to champion women's access to nutritious food and climate-resilient farming across Malawi.

  • Articulates vision, mission & builds alignment across the NGO
  • Provides direction in fundraising & board strengthening
  • Promotes equity, equality & inclusion
  • Leads public education on food insecurity & climate action
  • Ensures programs align with mission & manages risk
Kelvin Nkosi - COO

Kelvin Nkosi

Chief Operations Officer

He oversees daily operations, ensuring FRAI runs smoothly and efficiently while empowering communities to participate in climate action.

  • Collaborates on vision, mission & long-term strategy
  • Secures funding through donor engagement
  • Oversees daily operations & resource allocation
  • Empowers local communities in climate action
  • Implements policies to enhance efficiency & reduce risk
Temwa Mfinda - Executive Secretary

Temwa Mfinda

Executive Secretary

She ensures accurate governance records, organises board meetings, and keeps FRAI compliant with legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Records accurate minutes of board meetings
  • Organises board meetings, venues & logistics
  • Distributes meeting agendas with Chair
  • Ensures compliance with laws & internal policies
  • Maintains board records, resolutions & documents
Tapokera Thindwa - DPP and Director of Membership

Tapokera Thindwa

DPP & Director of Membership

She translates strategic goals into actionable projects and builds a thriving membership base for FRAI's growing community.

  • Translates strategic goals into actionable project plans
  • Manages project teams & mitigates risks
  • Oversees resource allocation across programs
  • Drives member/volunteer registration & orientation
  • Creates outreach programs to grow membership
Daisy Chivambi - Director of Communication

Daisy Chivambi

Director of Communication

She crafts FRAI's voice, builds media relationships, and ensures consistent, impactful communication across all platforms.

  • Crafts messages for public, media & stakeholders
  • Builds relationships with journalists & media outlets
  • Prepares press releases & statements
  • Tracks media coverage & social media engagement
  • Manages internal communication & board updates
Together, we are building a Malawi free from hunger — where women lead, communities thrive, and climate resilience is a shared reality.