URI Liaison Africa - Malawi
Geoffrey Manasseh is a peace builder, interfaith youth educator and education activist. He is a Malawian professional with a background in construction
management and community peacebuilding. He obtained advanced certificate of
Construction Management in 2008 at Combon Collage, which provided him with
technical knowledge and practical skills in construction planning, project coordination, and infrastructure development.
In addition, Geoffrey has been actively involved in community development and interfaith dialogue initiatives. In 2020, he was selected as a fellow in the KAICIID Fellows Programme, an international initiative that promotes interreligious dialogue, peacebuilding, and social cohesion. Through the fellowship, he participated in training on interreligious dialogue, conflict resolution, and intercultural communication, and later contributed to initiatives that empower young people with peacebuilding and leadership skills in Malawi.
Geoffrey is recognized for combining his technical background with social
engagement, working to strengthen communities through leadership, dialogue, and
collaborative development efforts. Currently, he is a country coordinator and Community Liaison of United Religions Initiative (URI) and director/African indigenous peace head researcher of African Peace-making Database.
Mr. Manasseh is responsible for and deeply committed to mentoring and guiding youth to achieve their goals. Mr Manasseh coordinates cultural preservation trainings, leadership and interfaith dialogue, peace-making seminars and holds capacity building trainings for youth as students on personal development and youth empowerment. Mr Manasseh is committed to making a difference in Malawi.