Saulos Kachitsa, a resident of Area 49, Lilongwe today (Tuesday, 15th February) handed over a donation of 80kg of rice to the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) for distribution to people who were affected by Tropical Storm ANA-induced floods.
Kachitsa said he was compelled to make the donation having learnt that most of the affected people were displaced, lost their household items and were in need of relief assistance.
“Apart from work, I also run a small scale business in which I sell rice. I order rice from Karonga and I felt obliged to make a difference, I will be making these donations now and again," said Kachitsa.
Kachitsa, who works for the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, then called upon all well-wishers and individuals of good will to lend their helping hand to the affected people.
“It is important to help one another, rise up and develop the spirit of sharing in these difficult moments. The little we have makes a difference, I have donated 80kg of rice, but what if there were a 100 people making this kind of donation? This would mean a lot,” said Kachitsa.
In his remarks, Deputy Director of Response Fyawupi Mwafongo commended Kachitsa for responding positively to calls for support towards Tropical Storm ANA response operations.
“The donation will be handed over to the affected people in Chikwawa District tomorrow. Every donation counts and makes a difference. Let me also call upon companies, organisations and individuals of good will to emulate Mr. Kachitsa's gesture,” said Mwafongo.
