In a significant development, Habitat for Humanity Malawi (HFH Malawi) has received a substantial donation of MwK2,000,000 from Centenary Bank Limited. The funds are earmarked to support the Nanchidwa Housing Project in Mulanje, where HFH Malawi is steadfastly working to construct 59 houses for community members affected by Cyclone Freddy. These individuals currently reside in temporary camps within the area, and 37 houses are already under construction to accommodate the affected population.
During the symbolic presentation of the donation, HFH Malawi’s National Director, Victor C. Mhango, expressed gratitude to Centenary Bank for their generous gesture. He emphasized that the donation would greatly assist the organization in providing resilient housing to more households affected by Cyclone Freddy in the district.
Mhango further explained that the donation would also empower families to acquire a place they can call home. He emphasized that this marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between Habitat and Centenary Bank. Additionally, he called upon other corporate and development partners to collaborate with HFH Malawi in complementing the efforts of the Malawi Government to provide decent housing and services to all Malawians.
In his remarks, the Acting Managing Director of Centenary Bank in Malawi, Godfrey Byekwaso, underscored the bank’s keen observation of HFH Malawi’s impactful work and their longstanding admiration for the organization’s unwavering commitment to providing shelter, stability, and resilience to vulnerable families affected by the cyclone. Byekwaso also commended HFH Malawi’s multifaceted efforts in supporting vulnerable groups, advancing water, sanitation, and hygiene, and constructing disaster-resilient homes.
