Good Neighbors International Malawi has disclosed plans to roll out a new project in Dzaleka Refugee Camp aimed at enhancing food crisis response and building community resilience through livelihood support.
The revelation was made on Thursday during Dowa District Council Executive Committee meeting.
Speaking to Yetu Radio, Project Manager Aubrey Gunda said the initiative is designed to address some of the major challenges faced by refugees in the camp.
He further highlighted that the project aims to empower refugees with agricultural inputs so they can engage in both rain-fed and dry-season farming as a way of strengthening refugees’ economic resilience.
He also stated that a market has already been secured for the refugees to sell their produce once the project begins, however, beneficiaries will have the freedom to sell their products wherever they choose.
The project, worth 500 United States dollars, will benefit 210 refugee households and 60 households from the host community.