Help Donate Relief To Victims of Cyclone Freddy
Numerous communities in Southern Malawi have been severely impacted by Cyclone Freddy, resulting in the loss of homes and a death toll of over 400 people and more than 200 still missing. Despite efforts from the Malawian government, donors, and supporters, the situation remains overwhelming, with many communities still lacking aid due to damaged and impassable roads. In particular, Traditional Authority Likoswe in Chiradzulu and Traditional Authority Bvumbwe in Thyolo District are yet to receive any assistance. To address this urgent need, we are seeking financial aid to provide necessities and support for recovery. We appeal to generous individuals to assist us in raising funds for these affected communities.
Unfortunately, these communities consist of farmers who play a crucial role in providing horticultural products and other food items to multiple districts in the Southern region, including Blantyre city. To resume their lives, they require effective strategies to recover from the damages. While focusing on recovery, they are also concerned about medium-term strategies to tackle the impending hunger. Despite their devastation, they plan to cultivate potatoes and cassava on their remaining land to ensure food security since the maize season has already passed. Moreover, they require tree seedlings to plant along river banks and community plots and equipment to enhance their resilience.
Listed below are some of the villages affected by the disaster in Malawi's Southern region; Chinthenga, Kwanjana, Phalula 1, Phalula 2, Kapyepye, Nangumi, Mgomgomwa and Mchere.
ORGANISATION:
Centre for Conflict Management and Women Development Affairs (CECOWDA)
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL: [email redacted]
PHONE: +265 999 95 42 83
WEBSITE:www.cecowda.wordpress.com
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Nararene Literature Centre, Off Robert Mugabe Highway
P.O. Box: 2738
Bangwe, Blantyre
Malawi
PRIMARY CONTACT
Mrs. Caroline Khumbo Mvalo, Executive Director.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
The organization was established with the view to exchang insights and experiences on pressing issues facing women, girls, children and people with disabilities, also to prevent the escalation of violent conflicts CECOWDA works towards addressing the vulnerability of the Girl Child, women and the disability from all forms of abuse and neglect.
CECOWDA is registered with the Malawi government under the Trustees Incorporation Act of the laws of Malawi. Registered with Council for Non-Governmental Organisations in Malawi (CONGOMA) as well as the Non-Governmental Organisation’s Board of Malawi (NGO Board)
Mission Statement:
Centre for Conflict Management and Women Development Affairs (CECOWDA) exists to promote the human rights and dignity of all persons and the creation of a society free from violent conflicts and where women take an active role in decision-making and development activities.
