WAMI Distributes Farm Inputs to Relocated Households in Nsanje
The distribution of farm inputs aims to support the relocated households in establishing sustainable food sources and promoting agricultural activities in their new settlements.
NSANJE, Malawi— In an effort to combat food shortages, the Word Alive Ministries International (WAMI) has distributed farm inputs worth K100 million to 1,500 households who have relocated from flood-prone areas to safer grounds in the district, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
Petrous Abbas, the Director of Relief and Development for WAMI, said on Monday that the distribution was in response to requests from the communities for inputs to plant during the winter season.
"The families asked for the farm inputs, which have been distributed today," Abbas stated.
Earlier this year, WAMI had donated relief items to people who moved from Makhanga Island to the area of Traditional Authority Mbenje in the district.
According to Abbas, each family received 5 kilograms of maize seeds, two packets of okra and bonongwe (a type of pumpkin), and 15 bundles of sweet potato cuttings.
Selina Mazalamunda, a beneficiary from Tambo village, expressed gratitude for the timely assistance, as they had no inputs to plant.
"The 5 kilograms of maize seeds is likely going to produce more than this if properly cared for in the garden," Mazalamunda said, adding that the okra and bonongwe would serve as an immediate source of food and income.
Mazalamunda urged her fellow beneficiaries to use the farm inputs for their intended purpose to combat hunger effectively.
WAMI distributed the inputs at Group Village Headwoman Kalonga, Bangula ADMARC (Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation), and the WAMI Church, all located in the area of Traditional Authority Mbenje in Nsanje.
The distribution of farm inputs aims to support the relocated households in establishing sustainable food sources and promoting agricultural activities in their new settlements, thereby enhancing food security in the region.