Sharing insights from the Para Sport Against Stigma programme

Jennie Wong, Sheila Mogalo (IPC Consultant), Jessica Noske-Turner

March 31, 2026

Malawi

Case Studies and Reports

Sheila Mogalo | AT2030 Programme

Sheila Cleo Mogalo has been part of the Para Sport Against Stigma project since 2020, originally through her work with the International Paralympic Committee. She led the first Africa-led Paralympic digital campaign for Paris 2024 and designed the Region 5 Youth Games storytelling and activation strategy in Namibia. A connector and visionary, Sheila brings a continent-wide perspective on narrative, digital engagement and inclusive sport innovation.

Jessie Akambadi | AT2030 Programme

Jessie Akambadi worked on the project’s initial broadcast localisation research in 2021, exploring how Para sport storytelling is understood, adapted and embedded in Malawian communities. She supported community screenings, theatre-for-development activities and youth engagement. Jessie is now pursuing a PhD at Loughborough University London focused on communication, culture and inclusive narratives.

George Kangaya | AT2030 Programme

George Kangaya research examined Malawi’s assistive technology ecosystem — mapping providers, barriers, repair pathways, financing, and user experiences. His findings intersect strongly with Paralympic and community sport systems and his work highlights the structural shifts needed to improve access and long-term use of AT in Malawi.

Jessica Noske Turner | AT2030 Programme

Dr Jessica Noske-Turner is the Para Sport Against Stigma project’s lead researcher and contributes internationally to the field of Communication for Social Change. She has guided the project’s participatory research methods across Malawi and Region 5 and works closely with partners to shape policy, practice and systems-level reflection. Her work positions communication as a critical driver of social transformation.

James Chiutsi | AT2030 Programme

James Chiutsi is a leading voice in disability sport in Southern Africa and has been central to the AT2030 Para Sport Against Stigma project since its launch in 2021. As President of the Malawi Paralympic Committee and Chair of AUSC Region 5’s Sport for People with Disability Committee, he has shaped strategy, governance, and regional collaboration. James brings a long-view perspective on systems change across the continent.

Jennie Wong | AT2030 Programme

Jennie Wong has brought together the Para Sport Against Stigma project — from research to broadcast, campaigns, community engagement and regional partnerships. Coordinating with collaborators across Malawi, Kenya, Namibia, the UK and international federations to open pathways for future work in storytelling, AT innovation and systems change.