By Chisomo Phiri
River of Life Ministry based in the United States of America (USA) has donated 25 water purification machines to community members under Traditional Authority (T/A) Nkanda in Mulanje district.
of the ministry said, the ministry has made the donation to improve access to portable water in the area and subsequently reduce diseases emanating as a result of drinking water from unprotected water sources.
“Let me say that, I was made aware of the water challenges which people are facing in this area through an article published on Times 360 Malawi, so after noting how people were struggling to access portable water, the ministry suggested to come in and support”, he said.
Meanwhile, Executive Director for Othakarhaka foundation Aida Puliwa Mwango has assured community members that, her foundation will facilitate the installation of the kits to the targeted villages.
According to Mwango, one machine was designed to support 100 people with enough water for over three years.
One of the community members Chisomo Mwathira commended the ministry for the support and appealed to fellow members to desist from vandalising the equipments.
