Malawi Charity Feeds Hungry Children Amid Independence Day Celebrations
The feeding program's expansion highlights the ongoing challenges of food insecurity in parts of Malawi, even as the nation celebrates its independence.
NSANJE, Malawi— A local charity's efforts to feed hungry children in southern Malawi have drawn praise from community leaders as the country marked its Independence Day, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
Village Headman Nyale of Traditional Authority Mbenje in Nsanje commended Khumbolathu Charitable Trust Ministry (KCTM) for providing meals to over 100 children in surrounding villages on Saturday.
"Hunger has reached its peak, and to see locals making initiatives to feed our children is a good mindset in the community," Nyale said.
The traditional leader expressed surprise at the program's continuity, having initially believed it would last only a week when he first learned of it two weeks ago.
Lucy Robert Mizedya, Deputy Director of KCTM, noted the growing demand for their services.
"The numbers of children are rising weekly, a development which is posing threats to our budget," she said.
Mizedya reported that attendance had increased from about 120 children last week to 175 this week.
The charity relies on support from well-wishers to provide meals to children aged 5 to 10 from the village and surrounding areas.
Nyale praised the initiative, saying, "It has pleased me to see children ranging from 5 to 10 years in my village and the surrounding villages storming to Khumbolathu Charitable Trust Ministry for food."
The feeding program's expansion highlights the ongoing challenges of food insecurity in parts of Malawi, even as the nation celebrates its independence.