Our very first chapter in Malawi was chartered in December 2009 – the Lilongwe, Malawi Student Chapter. PTPI Intern Zach Abramovitz caught up with Abgirl, the Chapter President, to find out what life has been like since.
Temwanani Abgirl Jason
1. What’s it like being President of a PTPI Student Chapter?
It is a challenge, especially with beginners like myself. You need to dedicate yourself to learning one or two things daily.
2. What’s the most amusing thing that’s ever happened in a Student Chapter meeting?
Students came up with questions asking if PTPI will be paying them for their services.
3. What’s the most challenging part of your job as President?
Advocacy. You know Malawi never had such student groupings joining global youth initiatives, and to make them understand and join is a challenge.
4. Do you have a favorite PTPI memory or inspiring story that you’ve experienced since becoming President?
I represented my Student Chapter and my country at the last PTPI Peace Camp in Jordan.
Abgirl volunteering with a fellow delegate in Jordan during Peace Camp 2009
5. How does your chapter promote Peace through Understanding?
By participating in service activities.
6. Do you have any advice or words of wisdom to share with other PTPI Student Chapter members?
Leadership demands humbleness.
