In January 2017, Rihanna Malawi visited on behalf of her foundation, the Clara Lionel Foundation. She also journeyed as a global ambassador for the Global Partnership for
Global Citizen uploaded a short film documenting Rihanna’s charity work. The film depicts the poverty, hunger, poor
education and the lack of many basic human rights that many children face in Malawi.
In addition to interacting with children, Rihanna also discussed future improvement strategies with key political leaders.
The situation regarding education in Malawi requires immediate action. This documentary and Rihanna’s charity work helped bring attention to the severity of conditions in Malawi.
According to a World Bank survey, one in two Malawians live in poverty, making it the country’s most pressing issue.
Currently, the fight against poverty in Malawi has experienced little progress in the past decade. Like many impoverished countries, the rural regions of Malawi are the most heavily impacted.