Memory is 26 years old and lives in rural Malawi. As the eldest child in a low-income farming family, Memory had to take on many household chores and farming activities to support her parents. They struggled to pay for Memory’s school fees and school supplies, and Memory often had to walk to school barefooted.

Despite the challenges she faced, Memory understood that education was her best chance of breaking the cycle of poverty. With the support of Caritas Australia and its partner the Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM), Memory undertook a three-year carpentry course. CADECOM supported her by providing part of her tuition and boarding fees.

Memory became the first female carpenter from her village! Today, Memory works as a carpenter at a hydroelectric power station. Her income has enabled Memory to provide some financial support to her parents. In the future, Memory wants to build a house for her parents and own her workshop to support and employ others in her community.

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