By Shaffie A Mtambo
Minister Abida Mia’s recent food distribution event in Chikwawa has shed light on the importance of community support, especially during significant periods like Ramadan.
By providing food packs to 850 families at Makande Masjid, Mia has demonstrated her commitment to helping those in need.
Mia’s efforts are particularly noteworthy, given the significance of Ramadan as a month of sharing and giving.
Her acknowledgment of the Muslim World League’s sponsorship of the food packs highlights the value of collaboration in making a positive impact.
The event also showcased Mia’s dedication to her constituency, as she distributed cash to over 1,200 families.
This gesture has been met with gratitude from beneficiaries like Batumeyo Singano, who expressed appreciation for the support.
Mia’s initiatives in Chikwawa are part of a broader effort to address hunger and support vulnerable communities.
Her work in this area is consistent with her role as Minister of Water and Sanitation, which involves overseeing initiatives that impact the daily lives of Malawians.
Mia’s commitment to her community is evident in her previous efforts to support hunger-stricken households in Chikwawa Nkombedzi.
In 2021, she distributed maize flour to 2,000 households, demonstrating her ongoing dedication to addressing the needs of her constituents.
