{"id":9561,"date":"2025-07-23T14:26:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:26:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/?p=9561"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:27:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T13:27:46","slug":"meet-our-experts-kate-hartley-louis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/meet-our-experts-kate-hartley-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Our Experts: Kate Hartley Louis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>At Self Help Africa, we believe real change happens when development is led from the ground up. In this edition of our Meet Our Experts series, we\u2019re proud to introduce Kate Hartley-Louis, Country Director for Self Help Africa in Malawi, and the dedicated team she leads.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After graduating from the University of Southampton in the UK with a degree in Music, Kate spent a few years working in the arts but felt something was missing. \u201cI decided to go back to India\u2014a country I had fallen in love with at the age of 18,\u201d Kate says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She spent six months volunteering with a women\u2019s empowerment NGO\u2014a role that sparked a lasting passion. Following her post-grad in International Development at the London School of Economics and Political Science, she joined United Purpose and moved to Bangladesh for three years where she worked her way up to Head of Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project-877x493.jpg 877w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-and-Malawi-colleagues-visit-one-of-our-farmers-and-her-husband-that-are-planting-trees-on-their-agricultural-land-under-the-RESTORE-Africa-project.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kate and Malawi colleagues visit one of our farmers and her husband that are planting trees on their agricultural land under the RESTORE Africa project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the Bangladesh country program\u2019s strong approach to working with a network of dynamic local NGOs, Kate applied for a regional role based out of Malawi that was focused on working alongside nine local NGOs across five countries. Nearly a decade on, and a merger between United Purpose and Self Help Africa, she now leads the Self Help Africa Malawi country program with the same purpose that first drew her in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Malawi is a country rich in culture and resilience, but it also faces urgent development challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited access to reliable electricity, widespread water scarcity, and declining agricultural productivity are compounded by deforestation, erratic weather patterns, and the growing impacts of climate change. These pressures threaten livelihoods across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In response, Kate and her team are advancing innovative, community-driven solutions. \u201cIn Malawi, we are well known for our work that addresses energy challenges, which includes market-based solutions for cooking, lighting, and productive uses of energy,\u201d Kate says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In off-grid communities, SHA Malawi has established two solar mini-grids\u2014now operated by a local social enterprise set up by Self Help Africa\u2014that deliver clean energy to 150 connections, including homes, schools, businesses, and places of worship. These grids provide more than just electricity; they create opportunities for education, enterprise, and safer, more connected lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are also a major actor in implementing some of the largest and most successful agriculture, food security, water hygiene and sanitation and nutrition projects in the country\u2014to unlock opportunities for young people, empower women, and strengthen community resilience to climate and economic shocks,\u201d Kate adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi-.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi--1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi--1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi--768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi--100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi--877x493.jpg 877w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/SHA-Colleagues-meet-with-community-members-to-discuss-tree-nursery-establishment-and-gender-dynamics-in-northern-Malawi-.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SHA Colleagues meet with community members to discuss tree nursery establishment and gender dynamics in northern Malawi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Gender equality is central to SHA Malawi\u2019s approach. \u201cA major barrier to resilience and growth in the agricultural sector is gender-based violence,\u201d Kate says. As a member of the Malawi Irish Consortium on Gender-Based Violence, the SHA Malawi team works with the government and partner organizations to promote evidence-based good practices, conduct joint advocacy, and support national efforts to prevent and respond to GBV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAll our projects have trained Gender Focal Points, and all projects strive to shift harmful social and cultural norms, and to strengthen women\u2019s voice, choice, and control over resources and decisions,\u201d Kate explains. The Malawi office now employs a full-time Gender, Safeguarding, and Inclusion Manager to expand this vital work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent cuts in international development funding have had a ripple effect across the sector. Between 2020 and 2023, US foreign assistance disbursements to Malawi averaged over $360 million annually. \u201cWith Malawi\u2019s economy currently highly vulnerable, lacking the buffers needed to absorb shocks, the economic and welfare implications of these recent events on the people we work with are concerning,\u201d Kate says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy-877x493.jpg 877w, https:\/\/selfhelpafrica.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Kate-presenting-to-the-President-on-the-SHA-new-strategy.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kate presenting to the President of Malawi on the SHA new strategy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While only a few of SHA Malawi\u2019s projects relied on U.S. government funding, Kate, her team, and SHA\u2019s global leadership are actively seeking alternative sources to close the gap. Malawi is the special appeal focus for our 2025 U.S. gala series, including the Change Makers Boston and New York Galas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>\u201cFor those who witness the challenges Malawi faces and are motivated to take action,\u201d Kate says, \u201csupporting SHA means standing behind a vision that counteracts negative narratives and focuses on respect, dignity, and local agency.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether through funding, collaboration, or sharing success stories, every contribution plays a role in advancing our shared goal: a future beyond aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kate and the SHA Malawi team are not only delivering impactful programs\u2014they\u2019re helping build a future shaped by the people who live it. Their work reminds us that sustainable change happens when we invest in people, listen deeply, and move forward together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At Self Help Africa, we believe real change happens when development is led from the ground up. In this edition of our Meet Our Experts series, we\u2019re proud to introduce Kate Hartley-Louis, Country Director for Self Help Africa in Malawi, and the dedicated team she leads. 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