The World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) and the women presidents of regional Swiss Reformed churches awarded Mulemwa the Sylvia Michel Prize, which includes a cash award of US$5,000. The prize is named for the first woman to be elected president of a Swiss cantonal (regional) church.
The former head nurse was honored for having created the Liyoyelo Batik Centre in Senanga, a community in south-west Zambia. The project provides training in income generating skills such as making batik and candles as well as raising fruit and vegetables.
Mulemwa works with a network of church women called the Anamoyo who are known for their active involvement in community service in the name of the church.
