MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF CHIPATA DONATES 250 RELIEF HAMPERS TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN LUNDAZI.

 

The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU), under the Office of the Vice President, has received a donation of 250 food hampers from the Muslim Association of Chipata to support households affected by floods in Lundazi District.

Each hamper comprises mealie meal, cooking oil, peanut butter, sugar, soap, tinned fish, blankets, second-hand clothes, matches, and other essential items aimed at addressing the immediate needs of affected families.

The donation was formally handed over during a ceremony held at Chongololo School in Chipata, attended by Government officials and members of the Muslim Association of Chipata.

Speaking during the event, DMMU National Coordinator, Mr. Norman Chipakupaku, commended the Muslim Association of Chipata for the timely and generous support, noting that the donation reflects strong values of compassion, solidarity, and service to humanity.

He stated that the floods caused extensive damage to homes, food stocks, and livelihoods in Lundazi District, displacing families and disrupting social and economic activities.

Mr. Chipakupaku emphasized that partnerships with faith-based organisations play a critical role in complementing Government efforts, especially in times when humanitarian needs remain high.

He assured stakeholders that the donated items would be distributed to the intended beneficiaries in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner, and appealed to other faith-based organisations, cooperating partners, and the private sector to emulate the good example set by the Muslim Association of Chipata in supporting disaster-affected communities.

Earlier, the Eastern Province Provincial Permanent Secretary, Mr. Paul Benjamin Thole, welcomed the donation and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to working with partners to respond effectively to disasters and humanitarian emergencies.

Speaking at the same event, Muslim Association of Chipata representative, Mr. Yahya Collector, said the donation comprised items contributed by members of the Muslim community, who collectively mobilised resources and assembled the relief packs. He explained that the Association was compelled to make the donation in order to supplement Government efforts in providing humanitarian assistance to families affected by the floods in Lundazi District.

Mr. Collector further stated that the Muslim Association of Chipata has continued to support communities through various interventions, including the provision of farming inputs, food assistance, and the drilling of water boreholes in Chipata, Katete, and other areas. He reiterated the Association’ s commitment to sustained community support through ongoing community service initiatives.

 

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