CADECOM Distributes Relief Aid to People Affected by hunger in Nkhotakota

The Catholic Development Commission (CADECOM) in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe has today distributed cash and flour to people affected by hunger in Nkhotakota district.

Speaking during the distribution exercise at Traditional Authority Mwanzama in the district, CADECOM Acting Secretary in the Lilongwe Archdiocese, Madalitso Chilalire, said the exercise is part of responding to the call by the President of Malawi to assist people who have been affected by hunger in the country.

According to Chilalire, CADECOM decided to reach out to the people of Nkhotakota district, as it is one of the districts that has been affected by hunger due to prolonged dry spells and flooding, which have impacted many people in the area.

“Last year, we did not receive much rainfall due to El Niño, which resulted in low harvests across the country. Consequently, the President of Malawi appealed to the donor community for assistance, and the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, through CADECOM, appealed to Caritas International for support, which led to the fundraising of the money we are distributing today,” Chilalire explained.

CADECOM has also urged the beneficiaries to use the support they have received to address the problems their families are facing.

Parish Priest for Benga Parish, Father Steve Ochieng, who represented Archbishop George Tambala of the Lilongwe Archdiocese, said that as the Catholic Church, they will continue to help people facing numerous challenges in their daily lives.

“This is our commitment as the Archdiocese. We will not leave them alone because we see their suffering, so we need to address those sufferings that people are experiencing in their areas,” Father Ochieng emphasized.

In his remarks, Traditional Authority Mwanzama applauded CADECOM for their gesture, saying that it has come at the right time, as many people in his area have been affected by hunger.

The beneficiaries from area of Lipenga ,Suluwi and Mwachipapa have received 100,000 Kwacha per household, and others have received a bag of porridge flour for those who have babies

CADECOM is conducting food crisis project with funding support from Caritas International Organization.