WHO WE ARE
ANDREW KAVALA
Commissioner
Commissioner Kavala is the Executive Director for MANEPO-a consortium of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) whose aim is to help older men and women claim their rights, challenge discrimination, and overcome poverty. MANEPO ensures that older men and women enjoy an environment that guarantees a dignified living regardless of age.
Commissioner Kavala is one of the Board of Directors for Global Ageing Network (GAN) and Commonwealth Association for the Ageing. He also sits on the global steering committee for Global Alliance for the Rights of Older Persons (GAROP)
Commissioner Kavala born in Malawi, graduated from the University of Malawi with a Bachelor of Arts Humanities. He later earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS). Commissioner Kavala is currently studying for a PhD in Social Sciences with Ageing and Development at North-West University (NWU)-a public University in South Africa.