Gyeong-Won, Regional Researcher of Malawi

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Hello! My name is Gyeong-Won, a Sejong Global High School student from South Korea. I’m really delighted to interact with Malawi’s buddy in this program.

My hometown is Sejong, the new planned city of South Korea. Sejong is centrally located on Korea and plays a significant role in various fields such as politics, administration in South Korea. I cherish my hometown!

I’m interested in global issue, diverse culture and movies. After watching the documentary 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind,' I became interested in Malawi's climate change, environment, and education. Therefore, I'd like to take this opportunity to have in-depth discussions with you all about this story. Also, I hope to learn Malawi’s culture.

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Malawi’s Lake Malawi and Nsima

About Malawi

Malawi is located in Southeast Africa, with a population of about 21.47 million. All tribes in Malawi have their own languages or dialects, with Chichewa being the official language of Malawi.

Lake Malawi

Lake Malawi, the third deepest freshwater lake globally, is home to 800-1000 types of fish. It supports 56,000 fishers and benefits over 1.6 million people. Challenges such as overfishing and pollution pose significant threats., but its rich wildlife offers tourism opportunities, especially with its colorful 'Mbuna' fishes. Further investment in local businesses, fish farming, and eco-tourism has the potential to boost the economy.

Nsima, culinary tradition of Malawi

"Nsima" is a traditional Malawian dish that encompasses the country's food culture, typically consumed as a cornmeal-based soup for dinner. Regional variations depend on accompanying dishes; in the south, it's served with meat and beans, in the central region with meat and fish, and in the north with fish and meat dishes. Preparation requires knowledge of ingredients and cooking techniques. Women responsible for cooking often grind the corn and sing chants during the meal preparation. Mealtime in Malawi is seen as a communal event, where Nsima and various dishes prepared by multiple households are enjoyed together.

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"Improving Education in Malawi: Focus on Girls' Education"

In South Korea, except for a few schools, education is free up to high school.

I have heard that public primary school is free in Malawi. But secondary school is not. Also, less than half of all school-age girls in Malawi complete primary school. Many girls in Malawi drop out of school to marry early and help support their families. I think Malawi should focus more on education. Malawi needs to help girls complete basic education. Because lack of education doesn’t provide knowledge and skills necessary for progress and survival. If the lack of education continues and becomes a cycle, the problem will get worse. I hope Malawi doesn’t experience such a cycle, and I’d like to know your thoughts about this problem. If you’d like to tell me more, please leave a comment.