By Jones Gadama
The government is set to re-target 40,000 beneficiaries under the Social Cash Transfer Programme (SCTP) in Lilongwe by mid-June. According to Principal Social Welfare Officer for Lilongwe District Council, Sarah Chimodzi, the programme has had a transformative impact on the lives of beneficiaries.
The SCTP has been instrumental in uplifting vulnerable and ultra-poor households, providing them with financial support to meet their basic needs.
One beneficiary, Chifundo Fanizo from Mpingu Village, Group Village Headman Chilinza, Traditional Authority Malili, shared his success story.
He started benefiting from the programme in 2018 and used the funds to venture into farming.
Today, his garden generates K140,000 every week from vegetable sales.
Village Headman Mpingu praised the initiative, saying it has brought hope and transformation to people in his village.
“The SCTP has made a significant difference in the lives of our people, especially the most vulnerable,” he said.
The re-targeting exercise aims to ensure that the programme reaches those who need it most.
Chimodzi noted that the programme’s impact is evident in the testimonies from beneficiaries, who have been able to improve their livelihoods and become self-sufficient.
The SCTP is a vital component of the government’s efforts to reduce poverty and vulnerability in Malawi.
By providing financial support to vulnerable households, the programme is helping to improve food security, health, and education outcomes.
