Salima DC, chiefs impressed with Tsogolo Labwino Project

Salima District Commissioner Charles Kalemba  was impressed with ADRA Malawi Tsogolo Labwino project activities during  a tour of projects in the district. The visit inspired chiefs and project beneficiaries in Traditional Kambwiri in the district.

The DC visited water facilities and village banking groups among other project activities supported by ADRA Australia. In his speech, Mr kalemba called on other organizations to emulate ADRA Malawi for its commitment to help the

One of the facilities visited.

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Speaking earlier, Traditional Authority Kambwiri commended ADRA Malawi for transforming lives in his area. He however bemoaned the increased number of non -governmental organizations that existed only on paper. He said that out of 21 registered organizations, only 10 were helping people in his area including ADRA Malawi.

Commenting on the matter, the DC said his office would soon embark on the screening exercise to assess the impact of organizations in the district.

Speaking during the function, Tsogolo Labwino Project Manager Francis Zande thanked the DC for his visit. He also  thanked the community members for supporting project activities and called on chiefs to continue advocating for development activities in their villages.

Recently, ADRA Malawi handed over 4 boreholes to the community which would provide safe and portable water to over 1, 500 people. In April this year, 65 adult learners graduated from adult classes and currently, the project has over 250 adult learners attending classes.  Tsogolo Labwino Project is being supported by Australia to bring about individual and society change in Salima District.