Sunday May 19, 2024

Mediating amidst crisis in Malawi with Brown Masingati [Ep. 32]

Resilience in Adversity: Mediation and Climate Action in Malawi with Brown Masingati

(Info on how to donate to Brown's work below!)

Join host Laura May as she speaks with Brown Masingati, a member of Mediators Beyond Borders International. Brown talks about his roots in Malawi, the 'Warm Heart of Africa,' spotlighting his incredible work in addressing poverty, gender-based violence, and the impact of climate change. Discover how Brown kick-started his mediation journey in 2020, tackling family conflicts through community dialogue. Hear firsthand about the severe cyclones that hit Malawi and Brown’s heroic efforts in voluntary mediation and counseling amidst disaster. Learn how he champions women's and girls' empowerment through education and small businesses. Perhaps most importantly, find out how you can support this work.

To make a donation to support Brown's community work in Malawi, there are two options: contact Brown directly for Western Union details, or make a transfer to Laura and she will make sure the donations reach him.  If you use Wise, use this link to make a transfer to Laura: https://wise.com/pay/me/lauras98.  If you use Revolut instead, or don't use Wise, then the link is https://revolut.me/lauramay98, and you can donate by card.  USD is preferred if possible, and please do put in a comment if you remember.

To contact Brown or learn more:

0:00 Introduction
01:14 Malawi: The Warm Heart of Africa
02:47 Mediation and Gender-Based Violence: Brown's Story
09:18 Devastation by Cyclone
14:56 Community Mediation During Crisis
21:30 How You Can Help
25:22 Future Plans and Collaboration
27:41 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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