More support drummed up for Malawi’s Phekani for UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board : Voting closes Aug 31

Voting for the 2015-2017 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board closes on Monday, August 31 and Malawi’s nominee Vanessa Phekani has called on youth world over to support her bid. Voting can be done via the link http://yab2015.wix.com/vanessaphekani. Phekani, who holds a BA (Public Administration) and volunteers for Dedza East Trust as Youth Development Coordinator, is a nominee alongside 59 […]

One-on-One with Vanessa Phekani, Malawi nominee for UN-Habitat seat

Malawi’s Vanessa Phekani has been nominated for the UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board position for her volunteering exploits in the country. In this exclusive interview, Vanessa Phekani (VP) talks to Nyasa Times’ Senior Sub Editor Pius Nyondo (PN) about her life, volunteering escapades and her nomination. Excerpts. PN: Thank you for taking time off your campaign […]

Vanessa Phekani eyes UN seat: Malawi MP Lunguzi canvasses for her votes

The UN-Habitat is inviting and encouraging young people between the ages of 16 to 32 from around the world to vote for their representatives for the 2015-2017 UN-Habitat Youth Advisory Board. Candidates and voting are organized by continent with each voter allowed to vote for two candidates, one male and one female. The Youth Advisory […]