By Willy Kadewere

Chikwawa, July 25, Mana: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) under Chikwawa Diocese Social Services Directorate Monday donated relief food items to 200 survivors of Tropical Cyclone Freddy (TCF) in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Lundu.

Speaking after making the donation, Acting National Director of Social Services Bro, Pascal Mtuwana said as a church they are very concerned with what happened during TCF.

“The cyclone destroyed livelihoods accelerating food insecurity in the process, as such ECM felt compelled to support vulnerable people in Chikwawa and other affected districts.

“As a faith based body with support from our colleagues abroad we will continue with various donations in affected districts and shortly will come again to provide shelter assistance,” he said.

Disaster Risk Management Officer for Chikwawa, Humphrey Magalasi expressed happiness with the donation saying it would go a long way in providing everyday basic needs.

He appealed to other well-wishers to support survivors with shelter and agricultural input as most of the camps have been decommissioned.

“Much as camps have been decommissioned in Chikwawa, people still need support such as shelters,” Magalasi added.

One of the beneficiaries from Mkanyoza village, Grace Paulo expressed her gratitude for the donation.

“We commend ECM and Chikwawa Diocese for the support, this will help our families to recover as we lost all basic needs due to the cyclone,” she said.

The donated relief items include sugar, cooking oil, salt, maize flour, soya pieces and beans among others.