Youth Life Project (YLP) has distributed food items to disaster victims in Chama District in Eastern Province, directly benefiting up to 40 households.
Acting Chama District Commissioner, Andrew Mkandawire has appreciated the gesture, saying the government will always embrace partnerships with the private sector in strengthening disaster‑response efforts.
The media reports that Mr Mkandawire said the partnership with YLP demonstrates the government’s commitment to creating an environment that allows civil society and private sector actors to support citizens.
“Collaborations like these are essential in ensuring timely assistance to disaster victims and building resilience in vulnerable communities,” he said.
Meanwhile, Youth Life Project District Coordinator, Lyson Mkandawire says the distribution of food to affected households is a clear demonstration of the project’s unwavering commitment to ensuring help is rendered to citizens who find themselves in troubled situations.
“We express gratitude to government and partner organisations such as CoLaborers International, CoLaborers Zambia and the intervention from SPAII Project in partnership with ActionAid Zambia, for making this distribution of assorted food items a reality,” he noted.
Meanwhile, beneficiaries of donation have expressed appreciation to the government and Youth Life Projects for their support.
The residents say the assistance will help address household hunger.
