Yvonne Namala-Murindiwa

Yvonne Namala - Murindiwa is a seasoned professional in program management and public health, currently serving as the Programs Director at GiveDirectly since August 2023, where the organization provides cash grants to individuals in extreme poverty. Prior to this role, Yvonne was the Programs Director at Imagine Worldwide, focused on educational access for children. Yvonne's extensive experience includes significant positions at GiveDirectly as Senior Manager, overseeing operational and research initiatives, and at Christian Aid, where responsibilities spanned from leading program strategy in Malawi to managing several impactful projects aimed at health, climate, and economic justice. Additional roles include overseeing research and data management for Médecins Sans Frontières and contributing to child welfare studies at the College of Medicine, University of Malawi. Yvonne holds a Master of Public Health from the College of Medicine and a Bachelor of Social Science from Chancellor College.