By Robert Nayeja

Nsanje, January 14, Mana: Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) on Monday donated kitchen utensils and hygiene kits to 1,000 female asylum seekers at Nyamithuthu Camp in Nsanje District.

MRCS Nsanje District Coordinator Jerome Chide said the donation was aimed at easing challenges female asylum seekers face in the camps.

"These people came from Mozambique without anything. They need a lot of support in all aspects of life. As we know, hygiene kit is very paramount to females," he said.

Chide said MRCS is committed to supporting asylum seekers in the district, adding it is planning to reach out to other camps.

He further said the donation was supported by International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Nsanje District Health Environmental Officer Chisomo Chalemera praised MRCS for supporting the asylum seekers.

"Female hygiene kits and kitchen utensils are a very critical element of sanitation and hygiene, especially in crowded places where disease prevention is crucial," he said.

One of the beneficiaries, Julian Juwaki from Mulumbala District in Mozambique, said the donation came timely as she had no means to find sanitary pads and kitchen utensils.

She therefore hailed the MRCS for the support.

Nsanje is hosting asylum seekers from Mozambique, following post-election political violence in Mozambique.