People in Senior Chief Nthache in Mwanza District have welcomed World Vision Malawi which is set to implement various projects in the district.

Speaking on Wednesday when the organisation held a meeting to solicit ideas on projects to be implemented in Mpandadzi Area Programme, Senior Chief Nthache said they were looking forward to working with World Vision Malawi to ensure successful implementation of the projects.

Community members listen to a presentation

“The bottom-up approach in development projects is the right direction because it enables people on the ground to choose the kind of development they want,” he said.

Nthache said he was pleased that people mentioned food security, water, sanitation and hygiene, health facility, community-based childcare centres and additional primary schools as priority areas.

World Vision Malawi Mwanza District programme manager Semu Samson said they will consolidate the proposed projects and decide the course of action to assist the communities.

“The next thing is to develop the action plan and budget for the projects mentioned. It is obvious that we will start with food security and child protection and advocacy,” he said.

Nthache Area Development Committee chairperson Steven Chimpeni pledged to support the organisation during the implementation of the projects.

With support from World Vision United States of America, the organisation is expected to implement its activities in Mpandadzi Area Programme for 12 years.

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