By Innocent Chunga

Nkhotakota, May 13, Mana: Women's World Day of Prayer over the weekend donated assorted relief items to people affected by floods in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Nkhanga in Nkhotakota District.

Chairperson for the women's group in Nkhotakota, Esther Manda, said the support has come after observing that people who are in various camps, including Chikupweche, are accommodating survivors in TA Nkhanga who are in need of food and non-food items.

Manda said she will continue encouraging women to embrace the spirit of sharing regardless of religion in all times including disasters.

"As women from various churches, we have to compliment government's effort in what it is doing in the country. Thus, we are here to respond to government’s call to support people affected by the floods," said Manda.  

The women provided the support to three camps namely; Matiki, Dwangwa and Chikupweche after a plea for support from the District Commissioner.

One of the beneficiaries Malita Banda, 42, from Group Village Head Chikupweche thanked the women for the timely support.

She asked other well-wishers to come forward and support them.

"This support is timely and these women should receive blessings from God. The situation is not good in our areas as we are living in camps,” said Banda.

Nkhotakota District Council Spokesperson, Wongani Mkandawire, described the support as a blessing, saying it will help households that continue to feel the pain of the flash floods and rising water levels that hit the district.

"We would like applaud various partners and well-wishers for the commendable support rendered to us. However, we are still pleading to others to come forward and support survivors in the district," said Mkandawire.

Women's World Day of Player in Nkhotakota District donated assorted food and non-food items including maize flour, soya pieces, salt and soap worth K1.8 million to Chikupweche camp and other camps in the area of Senior Chief Kanyenda in the district.