At least 240 households from five villages under Traditional Authority Njema in Mulanje have received a lifeline in the form of maize donation worth K5 million, thanks to Beyond Our Hearts Foundation (BOHF) in partnership with the Malawi Diaspora Network-USA.
The support comes at a time when many families are still struggling to recover from Cyclone Freddy and dry spells that badly affected crop production in the area.
Speaking during the donation, BOHF Executive Director Russell Msiska said their mission is to uplift vulnerable communities by responding to both immediate needs and long-term challenges.
“This is not just about food, it’s about showing families that they are not forgotten. We will continue to stand with them, and we invite others to do the same,” said Msiska.
He further urged the beneficiaries not to sell the maize but to use it wisely to feed their families.
“This food is meant for the home. Let it bring comfort and strength, especially to children, the elderly, and the sick,” he added.
Dick Zangwa, Chairperson for Njema Area Development Committee, described the support as timely.
“This donation has come at a time when our people are suffering, crops failed, food is scarce, and hunger is real. We are grateful to BOHF and the Malawi Diaspora Network for remembering us,” he said.
Zangwa has since appealed to more well-wishers to step in and help, warning that many families in Mulanje are still in urgent need of food and recovery support.
The donated maize is expected to help families in Malunda, Sema, Likoswe, Mphapo, and Makiloja Villages, some of the hardest-hit areas in Traditional Authority Njema.
