By Patience Longwe

Lilongwe, April 2, Mana: The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) has made a K60 million donation to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) in response to the devastating effects of Cyclone Jude.

The donation is part of MRA’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) which aims to support communities in times of need.

Speaking Wednesday at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, MRA Commissioner General Daniel Daka said the CRS policy is guided by five key pillars, with a focus on communities, staff, clients, government and the environment.

Daka said the donation to DoDMA falls under the first pillar which emphasizes supporting communities during natural disasters.

“The recent cyclone left many families homeless and without essential supplies prompting MRA to take action.

“As a responsible corporate citizen, MRA has pledged to work closely with relevant authorities to alleviate the suffering of disaster victims,” he said.

He said the donation demonstrates MRA’s dedication to its CSR policy and its role as a responsible corporate citizen in Malawi.

Director of Preparedness and Recovery for DoDMA, Rev. Moses Chimphepo, said the donation will provide essential food and non-food items to those in need.

He said the support will enable affected families to rebuild their lives, providing them with crucial assistance during the challenging period.

“The cyclone’s impact was severe, with approximately 7,600 households affected, translating to around 32,000 people.

“As the city continues to recover the support will play a vital role in bringing relief to those affected,” he said.

Chimphepo said the donation will be used to procure essential items, including food and non-food supplies, which will be distributed to affected households.

He, therefore, said as the community continues to recover from the cyclone’s impact, the support is instrumental in bringing hope and relief to those affected.