By Wongani Mkandawire

Nkhotakota, April 30, Mana: Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) on Tuesday donated to Chididi Mother Group and Our Hope Youth Club in Nkhotakota district six sewing machines and other related accessories to aid them in their various activities relating to the communities they serve.

Coordinator for MEJN, Mike Mpanda, said the donations were made in consideration of the charity work that the two groups have been doing in collaboration with MEJN in climate resilience and afforestation program.

Mpanda said that they learnt that the groups needed the materials to aid them in their other activities like vocational training and carpentry needs.

“The two groups have been involved in a lot of charity work, and we felt they needed a boost in activities that help them raise funds to support the work that they do. That is why we thought of donating the sewing machines and carpentry equipment as the best way to support them,” said Mpanda.

District Youth Officer, Aberson Mwale called on the beneficiaries of the materials to manage them with care and ensure they reap lasting impacts from the donation.

He bemoaned the tendency of failure to maintain the donations and wait for continued handouts in the management of these donations, which he said would lead to losses.

Elizabeth Chilonda, Chairlady of the Chididi Mother Group, expressed immense gratitude for the donation, saying they are overjoyed as it will enhance their efforts to support the community. The donation will enable them to provide school uniforms and sanitary pads to underprivileged girls more effectively. She added that the arrival of the machines will boost their capacity for mass production, allowing them to reach even more beneficiaries.