Chief Kachindamoto Of Malawi Stand Against Child Marriages
Girls in Malawi have achieved a big win! Child marriage is now banned there. Before, girls as young as 15 could get married, but now they must be at least 18. Meanwhile, this change is because of activist Chief Kachindamoto who worked hard to make it happen.
In a small village in Malawi, Chief Kachindamoto is making big waves. She's been on a mission for the past three years, putting an end to child marriages and ensuring that every girl gets the chance to go to school.
Theresa Kachindamoto, once a secretary in the city, never imagined she'd become a chief. But when she was called back to her village, she took up the mantle with determination. Shocked to see girls as young as 12 married off and with babies, she decided enough was enough.
Despite facing resistance from some parent...