Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Republic of Malawi

Honourable Dr Patricia Kaliati is the Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare. She is a long serving Senior Public Service Government Official who has previously served as Minister for Information (2009-2010), Minister for Gender (2007 to 2009) and also a former member of parliament.

Honourable Mrs Kaliati started her career in the field of education working to address the challenges girls and young women face from a very young age. She is passionate about supporting vulnerable people especially children, the elderly and people with disabilities. She has so far managed to end numerous child marriages through traditional chiefs engagement in different communities. Honourable Mrs Kaliati holds a PHD in Development Studies, a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Guidance, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Investment.