By Chisomo Phiri
President Dr.Lazarus Chakwera and First Lady Monica Chakwera on Wednesday evening graced the official launch of the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
The foundation establishment is in honour of the former Vice President, who died on June 10,2024.
It is committed to supporting and uplifting the less privileged in Malawi.
Through various initiatives and projects, the foundation seeks to address crucial issues such as education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and social welfare, ensuring that underserved communities have access to opportunities for a better life.
In her remarks, wife to the late Chilima,Mary,emphasised that the foundation is a symbol of excellence, honouring the legacy of a leader who had the people’s best interests at heart.
“He was a man devoted to his faith, always serving the nation with all his heart, and deeply compassionate towards those in need,” she said.
She added that if he were still around, Chilima would have wanted his name and life to be celebrated through helping others.
On his part,chairperson of the foundation organising committee, Boyd Luwe urged individuals to refrain from politicising the foundation.
He stressed that those who attempt to do so should be heavily condemned.
Luwe described the late Chilima as remarkable and deserving of celebration, highlighting how he was a beacon of excellence in helping those in need.
He then thanked the people for their overwhelming support and expressed his belief that the foundation is a gift to the nation.
In his remarks, President of Rotary club of Lilongwe Robert Chikuse remembered Chilima as a man who had charity initiatives at his heart
He said the foundation will survive the test of time as it has been established on values of love, transparency and true compassion to help those in need.
The launch coincided with what would have been Chilima’s 52nd birthday.
