Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, has reiterated that the government is committed to working with the church as its partner in development.
Speaking when she officiated at a Women of Love Convention at the United Methodist Church in Kingston area in Kabangwe today, Mrs Nalumango commended the congregation for its continued partnership with the government in advancing community welfare and spiritual growth.
She called on Zambians to remain united and committed to promoting social and moral development, emphasising the role of the church in fostering peace and progress.
Mrs Nalumango also urged church members to stay focused on their mission and reminded them that promotion and progress come through faith, hard work, and service to others.
“I want to commend the women of this church for embarking on a project of building a women’s empowerment centre in 10 miles. This is a good project because when you empower women, you empower the whole family,” she said.
The Vice President also underscored the importance of youth and women’s participation in development programmes.
Mrs Nalumango further encouraged the congregation to play an active role in building sustainable livelihoods and moral leadership in the country.
Meanwhile, United Methodist Church District Superintendent, Daiman Mainsa, commended the women for their determination and unity towards driving community transformation through social and economic initiatives.
Reverend Mainsa acknowledged the faithfulness of women from various congregations who continue to contribute to sustainable development and social empowerment.
He said the church’s ongoing efforts also include empowerment programmes designed to enhance women’s participation in local development through training, business initiatives, and resource mobilisation.
Rev Mainsa emphasised that these projects align with the church’s mission to promote social transformation and spiritual growth.
He has since called for continued collaboration between the church, government and community members to ensure lasting impact and expansion of empowerment programmes across the region.
Rev Mainsa thanked the Vice President for her visit and pledged to continue supporting government initiatives aimed at uplifting vulnerable communities.
And Women of Love Convention President, Juliet Mukonta, said the United Methodist Church has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting vulnerable women, including widows and young women, through employment opportunities and skills training.
Mrs Mukonta said the initiative seeks to promote sustainable livelihoods and strengthen women’s participation in economic and community development.
She explained that empowerment efforts at the church are designed to complement national programmes targeting women’s advancement and self-reliance, noting that these efforts aligned with the government’s vision for women’s empowerment and social transformation.
“This platform is established to support women through knowledge, skills, and business capacity building. We believe this will help create lasting impact and contribute to the glory of God,” Mrs Mukonta said.
She further encouraged members of the congregation to continue working with integrity and love, drawing inspiration from biblical teachings.
Mrs Mukonta also reaffirmed the church’s commitment to promote the spiritual growth and social welfare of women.
The Women of Love Convention was held under the theme, “The works of the Women of Love and Integrity”
