Lilongwe-based Blevin Hardware, plying its trade in Area 2, has donated K1 million worth relief items to people affected by Tropical Storm ANA.
Speaking during the handover ceremony at Capital Hill Lilongwe, Blevin Hardware Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Agness Mwenitete, who was in company of her family members and employees, said she felt the need to reach out to the affected people looking at the effects ANA left.
“As a mother, I thought about the affected people, including their children; hence the donation to make a difference. Seeing people suffering and doing nothing about it brings a burden. My heart feels relieved having made this donation,” said Mwenitete.
In his remarks, Deputy Director of Disaster Response Fyawupi Mwafongo commended Mwenitete, her family members and employees for the gesture, saying it will make a difference on the lives of the affected people.
“His Excellency the President declared state of disaster and appealed for local and international assistance towards people affected by Tropical storm ANA and we are very thankful to you for responding to the call, as a Malawian.
“We would like to request others out there, be it organisations, companies and individuals of good will to emulate Blevin Hardware’s gesture,” said Mwafongo.
The relief items which include, soya pieces, maize flour, clothes, boxes of matches, salt and soap, will be dispatched to Mangochi district tomorrow.
