By Eranivey Temani

Lilongwe, March 15^, Mana: Y-Africa, a locally based Christian faith-based organization, is set to empower 800 pastors and church elders in Lilongwe through a project called Community Transformation being implemented in Traditional Authority (T/A) Chimutu.

Speaking during a Technical Working Group meeting on Friday, Operations Manager Richard Kapanda said the project aims to reduce high vulnerability levels in communities.

"By equipping these pastors in theology, they will be able to change the mindset of community members and provide moral support when needed," Kapanda said.

The project, which will run until 2033, will not only target pastors and church elders but also chiefs, children, and youths.

"We believe that by targeting these groups of people, we will be able to achieve our goals of reducing school dropouts, increasing economic activity, and decreasing gender-based violence," Kapanda added.

As part of the project, Y-Africa will also equip 200 members from different churches, establish 30 Bible centers, 30 village savings loans, and conduct child protection interventions.

"By providing economic empowerment, moral support, and education, we believe that we can create a brighter future for the people," he said.

Lilongwe District Social Welfare Officer, Derrick Mwenda thanked Y-Africa for the initiative, saying it will go a long way in providing moral support to community members.

"The project will help reduce vulnerability levels in communities, as people will have access to economic activities and moral support," Mwenda said.

The project is expected to have a lasting impact on the lives of community members, promoting sustainable development and positive change.