By Phillimon Backson
New Restoration Plan Malawi, through the Mzinda Uwale Project, says it is working collaboratively with city councils across the country to civic educate communities on proper waste management practices.
The organisation’s Country Director, George Chaima, said the project is engaging vendors operating in various markets to ensure proper waste disposal and management in a bid to reduce environmental pollution in urban areas.
Chaima said poor waste management remains one of the major challenges affecting most cities and trading centres in the country, a situation he says contributes to the spread of diseases and environmental degradation.
According to him, the organisation is also working with various stakeholders to promote access to clean and safe water as one way of preventing water-borne diseases such as cholera and diarrhoea.
Chaima added that the project is further encouraging communities to adopt good sanitation and hygiene practices to help maintain clean surroundings and improve public health.
Chaima further disclosed that the organisation plans to construct recreation centres as part of efforts to beautify cities and create safer public spaces for communities, especially young people.
He said the initiative is expected to complement government efforts aimed at promoting sustainable urban development and improving living conditions for residents across the country.
