By Emily M’mangisa

Zomba, April 17, Mana: Communities in Zomba have commended World Vision for providing financial support to hunger stricken families in the district.

As part of complimenting government's efforts to ensuring that no person dies of hunger, World Vision is giving out K50,000 to households facing food shortage in Zomba and other districts.

Speaking Wednesday after receiving the cash, Joana Kasawala of Traditional Authority (TA) Nkagula said, as a single mother, the support would enable her buy food for her family.

Kasawala described the assistance as timely in the wake of floods and dry spells.

“I have not harvested much due to dry spells and lack of fertilizer. The assistance will allow me have food. I wI’ll use part of the money to start up small business that would sustain myself,” she said.

Samuel Hawuya of Ntambula Village concurred with Kasawala saying the support will have a great impact on their lives.

Hawuya urged his fellow beneficiaries to use the funds for the intended purpose as a way of appreciating World Vision’s generosity.

Group Village Head Mauluka stressed on the importance of using the assistance with prudence.

Disaster Management Officer for Zomba, Violet Jimu, hailed World Vision for the support which she said would help many families facing food challenges.

Zomba is one of the districts affected by hunger with many families in need food support.

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In the 2023/2024 lean season food and cash distribution, World Vision is targeting 39,778 households in Zomba.