Memory Banda (born September 24, 1996) is a Malawian children's rights activist who has drawn international attention for her work in opposition to child marriage.

Despite growing in a singled-headed family, Memory defied the odds of early marriage in her community.

A 2014 Human Rights Watch report found that "one out of two girls in [Malawi] on average was married by her 18th birthday".

[5] Memory Banda has played an influential role at both community, national and recently international level, including presentation of a TED talk,[6] speaking at the 59th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women,[7] and at the Oslo Freedom Forum.

[8][10] She collaborated on a story telling project were young girls shared their experiences, dreams and challenges they face through different forms of art and theater.