By Patience Harawa

Karonga, March 30, Mana: Lusubiro Community Care organization has distributed cash to 279 vulnerable households in Karonga who are struggling to meet their basic needs during the lean season.

Speaking on Saturday after the cash distribution exercise, Orphans and Vulnerable Officer for Lusubiro Community Care, Wisdom Kayange said each of the 279 households received K52,000 through the Integrated Support for Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Youth (IVOC II) project.

Kayange said the project is targeting households facing extreme food and financial hardships including those looking after orphans and vulnerable children in the district.

He said by providing direct financial support, Lusubiro Community Care aims to empower families to purchase essential food items and meet urgent household needs, ensuring that no child goes to bed hungry.

“The lean season is a particularly difficult time for many families, and through this cash transfer initiative, we hope to bring relief to those who need it most. We believe that strengthening social protection mechanisms is key to reducing the vulnerabilities faced by orphaned children and their caregivers,” said Kayange

One of the beneficiaries, Grace Kumwenda commended Lusubilo Community care organization for the help which she said is a huge relief to many vulnerable households.

“I am deeply grateful for this support. The cash transfer will enable me to buy food and meet my basic needs. The support from Lusubiro Community Care has been a lifeline for my family and many other community members,” Kumwenda said.

In his remarks Group Village Head Kanyuka called for more social protection initiatives saying many members of the community are struggling to fend for their families as food prices continue to soar.

“This support is timely and has helped alleviate the suffering of many families in our community. We appreciate the efforts of Lusubiro Community Care and look forward for more similar interventions as they cost of living is unbearable for most families,” Kanyuka said.