By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has distributed K120 million to 3,175 people in Phalombe district whose houses were destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Chido. The financial assistance, provided by the Danish Red Cross, aims to support families with shelter needs.Malawi Red Cross Society Distributes K120 Million to Phalombe Communities Affected by TC Chido
The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has distributed K120 million to 3,175 people in Phalombe district whose houses were destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Chido. The financial assistance, provided by the Danish Red Cross, aims to support families with shelter needs.
The beneficiaries, who received the cash support, were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude. Mary Mangazuwa, a mother of four from Misomali village, said, “This money will help us buy black sheet paper to cover part of our house that was destroyed.” Godfrey Banda, a 54-year-old father of six from Mileme village, added, “This support has come at the right time, during the rainy season. We will now be able to cover our house, thank you Red Cross.”
MRCS Director of Programs and Development, Gloria Kunyenga, advised the beneficiaries to use the support for its intended purpose. “We understand that many communities are currently focused on growing crops during the rainy season, and cash may be diverted to other needs. However, we encourage families to prioritize solving shelter issues first.”
During the distribution, communities also received health and hygiene promotion messages, including cholera prevention. This emergency response specifically targets Phalombe district with cash transfers and other mental health and psychological social support activities.
*Malawi Red Cross Society Distributes K120 Million to Phalombe Communities Affected by TC Chido*
By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has distributed K120 million to 3,175 people in Phalombe district whose houses were destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Chido. The financial assistance, provided by the Danish Red Cross, aims to support families with shelter needs.Malawi Red Cross Society Distributes K120 Million to Phalombe Communities Affected by TC Chido
The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) has distributed K120 million to 3,175 people in Phalombe district whose houses were destroyed by Tropical Cyclone Chido. The financial assistance, provided by the Danish Red Cross, aims to support families with shelter needs.
The beneficiaries, who received the cash support, were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude. Mary Mangazuwa, a mother of four from Misomali village, said, “This money will help us buy black sheet paper to cover part of our house that was destroyed.” Godfrey Banda, a 54-year-old father of six from Mileme village, added, “This support has come at the right time, during the rainy season. We will now be able to cover our house, thank you Red Cross.”
MRCS Director of Programs and Development, Gloria Kunyenga, advised the beneficiaries to use the support for its intended purpose. “We understand that many communities are currently focused on growing crops during the rainy season, and cash may be diverted to other needs. However, we encourage families to prioritize solving shelter issues first.”
During the distribution, communities also received health and hygiene promotion messages, including cholera prevention. This emergency response specifically targets Phalombe district with cash transfers and other mental health and psychological social support activities.
Other districts, including Mwanza, Nneno, Balaka, Machinga, Blantyre, Mulanje, Mangochi, Zomba, Chikwawa, and Nsanje, also received anticipatory actions. The Danish Red Cross has provided critical support to the MRCS in responding to the needs of affected communities.
The beneficiaries, who received the cash support, were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude. Mary Mangazuwa, a mother of four from Misomali village, said, “This money will help us buy black sheet paper to cover part of our house that was destroyed.” Godfrey Banda, a 54-year-old father of six from Mileme village, added, “This support has come at the right time, during the rainy season. We will now be able to cover our house, thank you Red Cross.”
MRCS Director of Programs and Development, Gloria Kunyenga, advised the beneficiaries to use the support for its intended purpose. “We understand that many communities are currently focused on growing crops during the rainy season, and cash may be diverted to other needs. However, we encourage families to prioritize solving shelter issues first.”
During the distribution, communities also received health and hygiene promotion messages, including cholera prevention. This emergency response specifically targets Phalombe district with cash transfers and other mental health and psychological social support activities.
Other districts, including Mwanza, Nneno, Balaka, Machinga, Blantyre, Mulanje, Mangochi, Zomba, Chikwawa, and Nsanje, also received anticipatory actions. The Danish Red Cross has provided critical support to the MRCS in responding to the needs of affected communities.Other districts, including Mwanza, Nneno, Balaka, Machinga, Blantyre, Mulanje, Mangochi, Zomba, Chikwawa, and Nsanje, also received anticipatory actions. The Danish Red Cross has provided critical support to the MRCS in responding to the needs of affected communities.
The beneficiaries, who received the cash support, were overjoyed and expressed their gratitude. Mary Mangazuwa, a mother of four from Misomali village, said, “This money will help us buy black sheet paper to cover part of our house that was destroyed.”
While Godfrey Banda, a 54-year-old father of six from Mileme village, added, “This support has come at the right time, during the rainy season. We will now be able to cover our house, thank you Red Cross.”
MRCS Director of Programs and Development, Gloria Kunyenga, advised the beneficiaries to use the support for its intended purpose. “We understand that many communities are currently focused on growing crops during the rainy season, and cash may be diverted to other needs. However, we encourage families to prioritize solving shelter issues first.”
During the distribution, communities also received health and hygiene promotion messages, including cholera prevention. This emergency response specifically targets Phalombe district with cash transfers and other mental health and psychological social support activities.
Other districts, including Mwanza, Nneno, Balaka, Machinga, Blantyre, Mulanje, Mangochi, Zomba, Chikwawa, and Nsanje, also received anticipatory actions. The Danish Red Cross has provided critical support to the MRCS in responding to the needs of affected communities.
