By Lesnat Kenan

Lilongwe, May 7, Mana: Malawi Red Cross Society Director of Programs and Development, Gloria Kunyenga, has announced that the Society will conduct a Flag Week aimed at mobilizing resources to respond to different disasters that happen in the country.

She made the remarks at the Central Office of Information in Lilongwe on Tuesday during a press briefing.

"It is a week that aims at mobilizing resources to help the Society carry out its work throughout the country.

“We are going to roll out activities such as blood donation to raise money to support us covering some issues such as transport when distributing items to vulnerable communities,” she added.

She said the funds raised will also support government's efforts in responding to disasters in a timely and efficient manner.

She further said that although the Society receives support from different donors and partners, the money raised serves as a startup in responding to emergencies.

The society is expecting to raise at least K200 million during the Flag Week.

Malawi has been experiencing different emergencies such as floods, drought and COVID-19.

Kunyenga, therefore, expressed gratitude to President Dr Lazarus Chakwera, who is MRCS patron for his support to the society.

The flag week will be held from May 8 to May 17, 2025 under the theme "On the side of Humility".

President Chakwera is expected to launch the flag week on Thursday at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe.