Welcome, Thoko Msonkho

We are delighted to announce that Thoko Msonkho has officially joined the team as Communications Manager.

You may remember Thoko as Community Highlight's first ever university graduate. 

Thanks to you lot, we were able to support him through his education, and in 2018 he graduated from university with a bachelor's degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science.

We have always been proud and excited to follow Thoko's journey, and now we are absolutely delighted to announce that he will be joining our little organisation in an official capacity.

Thoko's role will focus on streamlining and improving the communication between Malawi and the UK. 




His main responsibilities will include:

• helping the management team to compile and send project reports
• helping the management team to put together budgets and collect funds
• supporting Mary to collect and send data and content
• supporting Patuma to arrange community meetings and, eventually, design projects

Thoko is currently based outside of Domasi, but he will visit once a month and will work roughly 1-2 days a week remotely.

Here is what he had to say about his new role:

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After university in 2018, I have had a lot of experiences in the fields of Education, Agriculture, Aquaculture and Bee keeping. I have been helping people with extension services in those fields and have taught students in different secondary schools. It has always been my dream to serve my people in Domasi. I am therefore delighted and feel honoured to have the opportunity to work with Community Highlight. As an Aquaculture Expert, I always advise people to be patient and calm—for no one can catch fish in anger. It is with this sentiment that I believe everything is possible as long as people understand the process - patience is needed in order to achieve great things. I am dedicated and motivated by results and I'm excited to use my skills to create positive change in my community.

​We are so happy to welcome Thoko into the team - his enthusiasm and passion has helped to really lift our spirits over the last few weeks and we can't wait to see what we are able to achieve together.

If you would like to support our work as we enter this new chapter, please donate to our fundraiser here

Thank you for your patience, your kindness and your support over the last few weeks. We're really glad that we can update you with some positive news. Onwards and upwards, and here's to making Anderson proud ​✨

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