Malawi Heritage-UK Reaches Out To Cyclone Freddy Victims
Blantyre, Malawi.
The Malawi Heritage-UK, in partnership with Destiny International Church over the weekend donated clothes to people devastated by Cyclone Freddy at Mkoma village in Traditional Authority Kapeni in Blantyre district.
The relief items were distributed to identified families who lost everything in March this year, following the floods, which killed more than 500 people, sending 600 missing while over 40,000 got displaced.
Speaking to Malawi Daily Telegraph Publications after the distribution exercise the founder of Destiny Foundation Church, Apostle Emmanuel Chodzeka said he was approached by the founder of the Malawi Heritage-UK to assist in the distribution of relief items to the Cyclone Freddy victims.
Chodzeka expressed gratitude with the gesture demonstrated by Malawi Heritage-UK to extend his mission’s vision to serve the less fortunate who are suffering, some with no shelter, food, or clothing.
“This was indeed a great day, over 200 people at least can now afford a smile, even the chiefs were present and could not hide their happiness. It was indeed a wonderful time to be remembered by our sons and daughters overseas,” said Apostle Chodzeka.
He also disclosed that other partners who graced the clothing distribution exercise include; the Living Waters Church and Carvery Family Church radios.
In a telephone interview from his base in Manchester City the founder of the Malawi Heritage-UK Allan Mandindi said early this year Apostle Chodzeka visited the United Kingdom where he appealed for humanitarian stance towards the Cyclone Freddy devastated households.
Mandindi said it has always pleased the Heritage to come forward and assist towards alleviating human suffering hence swiftly responding to the call for urgent assistance towards the Cyclone Freddy victims.
“As you are aware, the diaspora more particularly our Heritage plays a crucial role in times of crisis, we can easily mobilize resources to support our brothers and sisters in our native country,” Mandindi said.
Mandindi also took an opportunity to thank all Malawians in Manchester City for responding to the call to donate relief items adding that the Heritage will continue working with various partners to support in time of need.