Navigating a muddy path can be tough, and this road was almost impassable, especially after the torrential rains. But Action for Progress still made it to Kasitu Village, near the big lake at Nkhotakota, in order to share the manna pack rice meals with the people. Even though they knew getting there would be a challenge during the rainy season, they went ahead to ensure everyone had something to eat.
As they drove down the muddy road, the driver realized he could no longer control the vehicle. He tried everything to get to the other side, but it was no use. So, the AFP team had to ask some of the beneficiaries to help move the manna pack boxes to the distribution area. Knowing it was in their best interest, they didn’t hesitate to lift the boxes on their heads one by one. As the other car they hired to help arrived two hours later, the people had already done most of the work. The car only carried a few boxes to the distribution area. It’s in this situation that unity is truly shown. The people of Kasitu understood if they did not help carry the boxes, they wouldn’t be able to receive the rice meal packets.
Soon, the distribution began, and all 660 people who had gathered to receive the rice meals received food and went home happily. One of the beneficiaries, Ganizani Yolofati, praised AFP for their kindness. He said, “You’re doing a commendable job, and even though the road here in Kasitu is difficult, you don’t give up and still came to bless us. This just shows how much love and care your organization has for the affected people. We don’t take this for granted. As for me and my family, we’ll eat very well because of the nutritious food you have given us today. May God richly bless you and everyone who made this distribution possible so that you can continue reaching many.”
Action for Progress continues to bring smiles and joy to people after distributing the manna pack rice meals. Wilson Tembo, from Action for Progress sums it up, “It feels good to know that some people who were affected by hunger can now breathe a sigh of relief by having a little something to eat for a few days. It’s not enough, but at least it has changed some people’s situations.”
This program is made possible by your donations, and the work of Action for Progress, the Malawi Project, and Grain Train.