World Vision and WFP Join Forces to Strengthen Food Security For 1000 Households in Phalombe District

World Vision Malawi has supported 1,000 households with farm inputs in Phalombe District to help address growing food shortages in the area.

World Vision Malawi's District Project Coordinator for Phalombe, Mark Allan, said the support comes at a critical time.

World Vision Malawi's district project coordinator for Phalombe, Mark Allan, says, “The adverse effects of climate change impact people in the district, and providing them with early maturity crops is key to making them food secure.”

Across Malawi, more than four million people are facing an uncertain future as the country grapples with a deepening food crisis. President Peter Mutharika recently declared a State of Disaster in 28 district councils and 4 city councils, highlighting the severity of the situation.

Prolonged dry spells, erratic rainfall, and rising food prices have left families struggling to access adequate food, with many communities already experiencing hunger and malnutrition.

Phalombe District Council Crops Officer, Joseph Before, commended World Vision Malawi for the support, adding that the council will provide technical expertise to ensure farmers benefit fully from the initiative.

One of the beneficiaries, Florence Subiri, expressed gratitude and commitment to using the farm inputs wisely.

“This year, we experienced dry spells that made us not to harvest enough for the family. When I go back home, I will plant the seeds and apply fertilizer at the right time. The farm inputs will save my family from the prolonged hunger in my community.  I am very thankful to World Vision for the support.

With support from the World Food Programme (WFP) through the Anticipatory Action Project, World Vision Malawi has provided each household with two 50-kilogram bags of fertilizer and 5 kilograms of maize seed.