Malawi: Inkosi Kanduku Maseko of Mwanza appreciated small scale business group members for donating assorted food and non food items and cash to a family struggling with health challenges. The donation made was worth K250,000 and some cash to a family with health challenges in the district.
The official appreciated the organization for donating kilogramme bag of maize flour, a bail of soya pieces and sugar, salt, laundry and bathing soap, among others. The donation was made at the beneficiary’s home at Njazo Village in the area of Inkosi Kanduku Maseko on Sunday.
The official was highly appreciative of the donation, saying that they need more support and appreciation like this in order to help the members of the community.
We need more of such people who can provide support to the vulnerable populations. This is considering the cost of living is now very expensive. The officer is saying that other well wishers in the district should learn from what the group has done.
The donation was made in response to a tip posted on the members’ social media group by a well-wisher which described the hardships faced by Triphonia Chabwera, a 58-year-old widow who has been ill for years, resulting in blindness.
Her daughter, who previously cared for her, is now unable to do this due to a stroke in January 2023. The girl is paralyzed which leaves the mother and her three grandchildren facing significant challenges.
Chabwera appreciated the support received saying that it will help her family to sustain life for some time.
“I did not expect that I would receive these items today. I will be able to eat food today and this will be my Christmas celebration,” said Chabwera.
The beneficiary said that more than food and beddings, her house was also in a state needing support. It cannot withstand the rainy season and therefore the family has asked for support for a better and safe accommodation.
Member of the group, Sellina Magombo, said members did not donate the items because they have a lot of extra money to spend but because they wanted to make the beneficiary feel loved.