CADECOM Blantyre and CARE Malawi with its partners Njira Impact formerly known as FOCCADD and Girls Empowerment Network (GENET) successfully conducted a cash distribution in Chiradzulu, T/A Likoswe on 12th August under DREAMS project funded by BHA. Hundreds of community members gather for this cash distribution. The initiative designed to support various groups affected by the devastating impacts of El Nino, brought not just financial assistance but also a renewed sense of hope to those who have been struggling.
The event was graced by the presence of the archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa, whose warm words of encouragement lifted the spirits of the gathered crowd. His visit was more than ceremonial it was a reminder to the community, he also emphasized on the need to strategic plan on how to support people in the rural areas during natural disasters.
The DREAMS project funded by the United States government, is currently being implemented in the districts of Chiradzulu, Phalombe, and Thyolo, according to CARE Malawi’s Humanitarian Assistance Project Manager Barnet Khulumbo, the project is reaching 14 500 households across the three districts, providing vital support to vulnerable communities.
The DREAMS project was designed to respond to the challenges facing communities that were heavily affected by recent shocks, including food insecurity and the impacts of climate change. Through the initiative households are receiving different forms of support aimed at strengthening their resilience, improving livelihoods and ensuring that vulnerable groups are not left behind
Under the scorching sun beneficiaries queued patiently some with infants strapped to their backs others leaning on their walking sticks all with anticipation in their eyes. For many the cash assistance meant the possibility of buying food to rebuild their livelihoods.
One of the beneficiaries, Teleza Mitaya, who comes from Chitekesa in Phalombe said “I have received k50, 000 and I am going to buy maize so that me and my family can eat” she also said she was very thankful, the DREAMS project has helped her a lot.
The cash distribution continued until Friday taking place in both Chiradzulu and Phalombe. GENET was present to ensure that all the beneficiaries were protected and that the process ran smoothly while CADECOM oversaw the implementation of the activity in both districts.
