Preamble and context
The Council for NGOs in Malawi, established in 1985 and designated by NGO Act 2000 as a coordinator of NGOs, has a public duty to complement Government efforts in ensuring public welfare. As you are aware the President of the Republic of Malawi, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared most parts of the country disaster areas due to the persistent cyclones that have caused flooding and destruction to property rendering most families destitute in affected Districts.
Our appeal
With the foregoing, CONGOMA would like to appeal to all NGOs and private sector partners, and encourage them to donate generously towards relieving the suffering of the affected families and individuals who have lost their livelihoods. Some of the required items include:
- Food (ready to be eaten/drunk or ready to be cooked)
- Tents
- Clothing, beddings and kitchen utensils
- Water purification supplies
- Finances that can be used as raw or converted into goods or services
- Mosquito nets or other similar materials
In order to facilitate storage and delivery, there is also need for:
- Warehousing space
- Transportation
How to make a contribution
Financial support can be deposited into CONGOMA account number 1002 688 995 at National Bank of Malawi, Top Mandala Branch. Please ensure that you write the code ‘SR /NGO Response 2019’ and your contact details on the face of the deposit slip so that we can correctly identify you and acknowledge your support publicly.
For non-cash donations, please call Talumba Buleya on 01 759 882 / 881 or 0995 741 885 who will advise accordingly. Let us all play our part to alleviate the suffering of affected families and individuals. Their suffering is our own.
Signed
Steve Duwa
CONGOMA Chairperson