Lifting Lives: Sikhalo's Mission of Change in Fred Village"

A collaborative initiative between Sikhalo Foundation and Kayla Foundation brought transformative change to Fred Village, Lunzu, Blantyre this December:

• Emergency Response:
  • Identified critical case of Mr. Evance Supuni, who lost sight and mobility
  • Found community relying primarily on mangoes for sustenance
  • Discovered families resorting to boiling mangoes for variety
• Direct Support to Mr. Supuni:
  • Provided essential living supplies: mattress and bedding
  • Installed solar power supply
  • Supplied groceries for immediate relief
  • Offered business capital for kiosk establishment
  • Focus on creating sustainable income source
• Community-Wide Impact:
  • Extended support to 100 additional families
  • Distributed flour to address immediate hunger
  • Provided clothing to meet basic needs
  • Created foundation for ongoing community support

The initiative garnered strong support from local leadership, with Chief Fred the 1st expressing optimism about a lasting partnership between the village and Sikhalo Foundation. This comprehensive approach demonstrates Sikhalo's commitment to both immediate relief and sustainable community development.

The project exemplifies how targeted intervention can create ripple effects of positive change, addressing both immediate needs and long-term sustainability in vulnerable communities.