Suzanna Kathumba

Suzanna Kathumba is a 43-year-old domestic worker and single mother of four living in Lilongwe, Malawi. With a monthly salary of 80,000 kwacha (approximately $46), she faces the daily challenge of stretching her income to cover essential expenses, including school fees for her children and basic household needs. Amidst rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, she has adopted extreme measures, such as instructing her children to avoid playing to save on soap, highlighting the severe economic struggles faced by many Malawians.