By Mary Makhiringa

Balaka, February 11, Mana: Destiny Church in Malawi on Friday hosted luncheon to over 80 people with special needs in Balaka district as a way of showing love to the people.

Speaking during the event, Reverend Patricia Mankhanamba said people with special needs are equally human beings who need to be loved and given a chance to showcase their talent.

Said Mankhanamba: “We wanted to give them hope so that they should believe that there is God in heaven and, in short, we wanted to give them love.

“We also gave them a chance to showcase their activities whether drama, singing, among others. As you know, many times people discriminate them thinking they cannot do anything on their own.”

Apart from dancing and chatting with them, the church also donated food items.

“We are in a difficult period due to hunger that has stricken Malawi hence providing 10 kilogrammes of maize, 2 kilogrammes of beans and some packets of soya pieces to each of them so that they take home and eat with their family members,” she said.

On his part, Eliza Chambo, who was part of the celebration, hailed Destiny Church for reaching out to them in these hard times where food and love are essential.