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Meet Chief Theresa Kachindamoto, The Woman Who Has Liberated 3,500 Child Brides In Malawi
Imagine being a young teen and married off to a man you barely know. This is the reality for millions of child brides each year, and it’s prevalent in many countries, including Malawi.
By Meghan Dillon3 min read
However, child brides in Malawi are in luck. Theresa Kachindamoto, senior chief of the Dedza district of Malawi, has dedicated her political career to freeing girls from child marriages and providing them with an education.