127:, a UK based charity which provides service opportunities for young people to teach in secondary schools within Malawi. Matt also formerly lectured at the University of Livingstonia where he held the post of Dean of the College of Social Sciences. In 2021, Geoff Mzembe, a Malawian, was promoted to Executive Director. Geoff has been with Determined to Develop since the beginning, starting with the project in 2010. Geoff has been an integral part of all projects from their inception. As Executive Director, Geoff leads the day-to-day operations of our team and programs. Geoff also coordinates all external and community relations, from our surrounding villages and schools to government-level stakeholders.
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