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(91, 'The key Gender Issues in Disaster Risk Managemnet in Malawi - Policy Brief 2022', '250430082134_The key Gender Issues in Disaster Risk Managemnet in Malawi - Policy Brief 2022.pdf', '3JA0ZDdcvc3xNA6qNtyFKOeJ6dtoUibmEkploiv5nFEFDMBkBMUWTDEQS', 35, '2025-04-30 08:21:34'),
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(95, 'Natures Voice -Mwanza Addopts Forest Bylaws Volume 11 Issue 2', '250430083117_Natures Voice -Mwanza Addopts Forest Bylaws Volume 11 Issue 2.pdf', '1U0FuRIkpxLI8Zcsa7H7LUshANeupPe3PoQvaWRrwcnyPiBenhD5T9sS', 35, '2025-04-30 08:31:17'),
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(97, 'Measuring Vulnerability to Assess Households Resilience to Flood Risks in Karonga', '250430084022_Measuring Vulnerability to Assess Households Resilience to Flood Risks in Karonga.pdf', 'IF5RBApUrFd4ASetbwoJJxn0L348m8W', 35, '2025-04-30 08:40:22'),
(98, 'Mangochi Disaster Contingency Plan 2020-2021 ', '250430085311_Mangochi Disaster Contingency Plan 2020-2021 .pdf', 'gEM4hHPXGqv7sQUq8Ochj1h2Cld6hsRrOaBxS1aUFG0Yqu', 35, '2025-04-30 08:53:11'),
(99, 'Malawi Growth and Development Strategy Volume One (2005)', '250430085437_Malawi Growth and Development Strategy Volume One (2005).pdf', 'rqjC7mBRa6dGLCJSWkdDT1gzjUMgQTmj', 35, '2025-04-30 08:54:37'),
(100, 'Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II (2011-2016)', '250430085816_Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II (2011-2016).pdf', 'IrJAMGkH1nznJHm1uF3jiK1qsJWg7feVQF7SzmfQ3nRsAdzdulMJlT', 35, '2025-04-30 08:58:16'),
(101, 'Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III (2017)', '250430085955_Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III (2017).pdf', '2bhn1iSe3RQFK', 35, '2025-04-30 08:59:56'),
(102, 'Knowledge Matters Issue 35 September 2023 Climate Resilience English', '250430091238_Knowledge Matters Issue 35 September 2023 Climate Resilience English.pdf', 'OLDJusSotKm6MO9Scyf7ufj9dem9B5gigr', 35, '2025-04-30 09:12:38'),
(103, 'Habitat for Humanity Malawi\'s DRRR Interventions in Chikwawa', '250430091432_Habitat for Humanity Malawi\'s DRRR Interventions in Chikwawa.pdf', 'I9RE1363U67DjdFUBrcvfMm5uHqU0FfFhB6L', 35, '2025-04-30 09:14:32'),
(104, 'Governing WASH for disaster risk reduction in Karonga Town, Malawi', '250430091509_Governing WASH for disaster risk reduction in Karonga Town, Malawi.pdf', '5W4m', 35, '2025-04-30 09:15:09'),
(105, 'Floods And Sustainable Development- The Case of Nsanje District', '250430091550_Floods And Sustainable Development- The Case of Nsanje District.pdf', 'JQ40HnD3P', 35, '2025-04-30 09:15:50'),
(106, 'FLOOD HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LOWER SHIRE BASIN, MALAWI', '250430091630_FLOOD HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LOWER SHIRE BASIN, MALAWI.pdf', 'XEKQHgkYqNYUX7zLgyL3CzGO', 35, '2025-04-30 09:16:30'),
(107, 'FLOOD HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LOWER SHIRE BASIN, MALAWI', '250430091630_FLOOD HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT UNDER CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LOWER SHIRE BASIN, MALAWI.pdf', 'jKy7m5tyBnHAAZ2uUYpwlrt', 35, '2025-04-30 09:16:30'),
(108, 'Emergency Plan of Action (Strong Winds and Heavy Rains)', '250430091729_Emergency Plan of Action (Strong Winds and Heavy Rains).pdf', '0ZyFIKuW99CYk4I6iHOnHBdTNmsyvW', 35, '2025-04-30 09:17:29'),
(109, 'Emergency  Plan of Action ( Cholera Outbreak)', '250430091808_Emergency  Plan of Action ( Cholera Outbreak).pdf', 'IUbz0mO1qKVe7PWrZ25KJpCeY56wrvMBlBLKwhTvMeUBN5od', 35, '2025-04-30 09:18:08'),
(110, 'El-Nino Effects in Southern Africa Series No.1-Impacts of El Nin?o-Induced Drought in Malawi', '250430091915_El-Nino Effects in Southern Africa Series No.1-Impacts of El Nin?o-Induced Drought in Malawi.pdf', 'IDaTB7titCIYUIeJ6egrRMeUo44brpQijtRAO34VzOot7xy', 35, '2025-04-30 09:19:15'),
(111, 'Community based- flood risk management- experiences and challenges in Malawi', '250430092010_Community based- flood risk management- experiences and challenges in Malawi.pdf', 'fZEAGyUhwxnPdrPMYG2SbDe5cpqQRSyCJ52AgWB8pGeGC', 35, '2025-04-30 09:20:10'),
(112, 'An assessment of The Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters-Case of Zomba ', '250430092031_An assessment of The Impacts of Climate Change and Disasters-Case of Zomba .pdf', 'XmeRAt1YwwsEmyNiL', 35, '2025-04-30 09:20:31'),
(113, 'Assessment of community-based flood early warning system in Malawi', '250430092112_Assessment of community-based flood early warning system in Malawi.pdf', 'SKORBNUejD2DEq7h9avmzEoA9fo', 35, '2025-04-30 09:21:12'),
(114, 'Build Back Better - Guidance on Building Flood Resistant Home', '250430092147_Build Back Better - Guidance on Building Flood Resistant Home.pdf', 'lMJ1Mt', 35, '2025-04-30 09:21:47'),
(115, 'Catchment protection and management discussion paper', '250430092215_Catchment protection and management discussion paper.pdf', 'E2yjuh5VgSArwdvzN4L8l6mdTS22pYalHtpnDmafKyh4oxYSzsIjNxWVvE', 35, '2025-04-30 09:22:15'),
(116, 'Malawi Disaster Risk Profile', '250430092419_Malawi Disaster Risk Profile.pdf', '2p9yZyJKLg93UL2EqrAjFE1JfFsTHs5EeI', 35, '2025-04-30 09:24:19'),
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(118, 'Climate Risk Maps- Mulanje (2022)', '250430093030_Climate Risk Maps- Mulanje (2022).pdf', 'ssyZ3', 35, '2025-04-30 09:30:30'),
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(122, 'Mangochi-Storybook(Titukulane Resilience Food Security Activities)', '250430114737_Mangochi-Storybook(Titukulane Resilience Food Security Activities).pdf', 'opgjhnrH0DeQAchoV79N2pNH8JJdaCcyFKjBRHjiWQ', 35, '2025-04-30 11:47:37'),
(123, '2019-2024 Disaster Risk Management Plan for Blantyre City', '250430115057_2019-2024 Disaster Risk Management Plan for Blantyre City.pdf', '7sGFYlgLQjmYpWAhrwZAvUKKF', 35, '2025-04-30 11:50:57'),
(124, 'Modeling Potential Impacts of Future Climate Change in Mzimba District, Malawi, 2040-2070', '250430115333_Modeling Potential Impacts of Future Climate Change in Mzimba District, Malawi, 2040-2070.pdf', 'Eiyj8MxfTMdNFyRrd7rw8zz6qjU0BugJC5A6MsIe7iOPDi6coyyTo', 35, '2025-04-30 11:53:33'),
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(23, '11', 'NATURAL DISASTERS', '<p>Occurred during the night of 03-04/05/2025 at Nkhatabay Police Lines (Camp) and Kakumbi area within Nkhatabay District.</p>\r\n<p>The following three police officers namely, (1) Chisomo Luphale, D.O.B: 18/06/1995, Village: Chidothi,T/A: Chimaliro District: Thyolo, (2) Blezwick Mizeck, D.O.B: 09/10/1998, Village: Chibanzi, T/A: Msakambewa, District: Dowa and (3). Joseph Chirwa Bango, Village: Bango, T/A: Kaluluma, District: Kasungu all C/o Nkhatabay Police Station, P.O. Box 3, reported that their houses were extensively damaged and washed away by the prolonged heavy rains associated by strong winds.</p>\r\n<p>Brief facts are that during the night of 03-04/05/2025 the district was experiencing heavy rains accompanied by strong winds. As a result, the winds blown off roof tops of the first victim\'s house some of his household properties have been completely damaged. </p>\r\n<p>The two victims who live outside the Police Camp in a rented semi-detached house located in Kakumbi area their houses have been washed away by the heavy rains. Some of the properties belonging to the third victim such as kitchen utensils, beddings, sofa-set and clothes were found into Nkhata river but in dilapidated state.</p>\r\n<p>Additionally, at around 11:00 hours in the morning the following five (5) victims also reported that their houses have been affected by the heavy rains at Kakumbi area; (1). Juliet Mphande, D.O.B: 08/09/1994, Village: Makoza, T/A: Mkumbira, District: Nkhatabay, (2). Rhoda Mphande, D.O.B: 17/04/1968, Village: Kamoza, T/A: Mkumbira, District: Nkhatabay, (3) Gloria Gama, D.O.B: 01/08/1958, Village: Kamoza, T/A: Mkumbira, District: Nkhatabay, (4). Veronica Kanyinji, D.O.B: 02/03/1997, Village: Kamoza, T/A: Mkumbira, District: Nkhatabay and (5). Carolyne Honde, D.O.B: 17/08/1997, Village: Kamoza, Mkumbira, District: Nkhatabay.</p>\r\n<p>Properties worthy millions have been damaged due to the impact of the rains which the district received.</p>\r\n<p>Some of the victims are currently seeking for a shelter at Nkhatabay Police Station Victim Support Unit (VSU) together with their families. So far Eight (8) houses have been affected by the natural incident. But there are reports that the rains have damaged several houses around Nkhatabay District.</p>\r\n<p>Reported by: Chipiliro Khamula</p>\r\n\r\n<p><br /></p>', 34, '250506014955_Natural Disaster 2.jpg', '250506014955_Natural Disaster.j.jpg', 0, '2025-05-06 13:49:55', 'RtV1Ld1FaD'),
(24, '11', 'The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) says the country needs almost K2.451 trillion (approximately USD 1.4 billion) to recover from natural disasters that have hit the country for the past four years.', '<p>#ZBSNews<br /></p>\r\n<p>Director of preparedness and response Moses Chimphepo said this today in Mponela during the official opening of a two-day media training on Disaster Risk Management.</p>\r\n<p>According to Chimphepo, property worth K1.6 trillion (USD 921 million) got damaged due to various natural disasters that the country has been experiencing, including Cyclone Freddy and Gombe, among others, since 2010.</p>\r\n<p>He added that the frequency of climate-related hazards in Malawi has been increasing in recent decades due to population growth, urbanisation and environmental degradation.</p>\r\n<p>(by Henderson Charles Msusa-Dowa:05/06)<br />#malawismostfollowedpage</p>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 34, '250506015958_DODMA 2.jpg', '250506015958_DODMA.j.jpg', 0, '2025-05-06 13:59:58', '3iVnysCPc9IDaqbceRW6Oo3qqeigFU5wIGQvXRTni1FOVBy6'),
(25, '11', 'The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) Briefing', '<p>#Times360Malawi</p>\r\n<p>The Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) says it targets to raise K200 million during this year\'s Red Cross Flag week which runs from May 8-17.</p>\r\n<p>Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe, MRCS director of programmes and development Gloria Kunyenga said they target to utilize the resources as this year\'s start up to support its response to different forms of disasters, blood donation and first aid service interventions across the country. </p>\r\n<p>Kunyenga challenged the media to play a critical role in raising awareness about the week.</p>\r\n<p>President Lazarus Chakwera who is also MRCS patron is expected to launch the week which will be observed under the theme \"on the side of humanity\", on Thursday.</p>\r\n<p>During, last year\'s flag week, MRCS collected K56 million which was used to reach out to people who were affected by various forms of disasters.</p>\r\n<p>Reported by Pemphero Malimba</p>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 34, '250508074200_MRCS.jpg', '250508074200_MRCS.jpg', 0, '2025-05-08 07:42:00', 's1ok5dV8l'),
(26, '11', '1 Million Donation to Flood Affected People in Nkhata-bay', '<p>#ZBSNews</p>\r\n<p>Some members of the households that were affected by flash floods last weekend at Kakumbi in Senior Chief Mkumbira\'s area in Nkhata Bay have asked the government to support them with food, shelter and non-food items.</p>\r\n<p>One of the victims, Florence Chauluka, whose house which was being occupied by a tenant has been washed away, suggests that the government should provide them with safer land for house construction as a long-lasting solution.</p>\r\n<p>In trying to cushion their shock while waiting for the government\'s response through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), the legislator for Nkhata Bay, Symon Vuwa Kaunda, has donated K1 million to thirty affected households.</p>\r\n<p>Speaking during the donation yesterday, Kaunda said these are just a few of the many affected households in the area and hence assured them that the government will do the much-needed support, as the district council has already assessed the damage caused.</p>\r\n<p>(by Norbert Tambalamtuwa Mzembe-Nkhata Bay: 05/07/2025)</p>\r\n<p>#malawismostfollowedpage</p>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 34, '250508080929_donation 2.jpg', '250508080929_donation.j.jpg', 0, '2025-05-08 08:09:29', 'TaqeWXpblRCpOwcW4klre76nna0yVD'),
(27, '11', 'Lower Shire’s Turn', '<p>LOWER SHIRE’S TURN</p><p>...Concern Worldwide, DoDMA Train Chikwawa and Nsanje-Based Journalists in DRM Communication</p><p>Journalists from lower Shire Districts [Chikwawa and Nsanje] have converged on Nchalo, Chikwawa for a four-day Capacity Building Training on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Communication.</p><p>Speaking during the opening ceremony, DoDMA’s Deputy Director for Disaster Resilience Hastings Mwanjoka stressed the need for participants to report and disseminate information throughout the DRM cycle to create a culture of safety and build the resilience of vulnerable communities in the two disaster-prone districts.</p><p>Funded by Concern Worldwide with support from the Climate Resilience Alliance Project, which aims at building resilience amongst communities in Lilongwe City, Chikwawa and Nsanje, the training follows a similar exercise held in Mponela from 5th to 7th May. It drew together journalists from Lilongwe City, Dowa and Kasungu.</p><p><br /></p>', 35, '250513071833_IMG_0760.jpeg', '250513071833_IMG_0761.jpeg', 0, '2025-05-13 07:18:33', 'TNDYunVd1MbQW9DJ'),
(28, '11', 'DCCMS Calls for Communication of Understandable Weather Knowledge Amongst Community Members ', '<p>#Times360Malawi </p>\r\n<p>Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) Chief Meteorologist and Head of Public Weather Services, Yobu Kachiwanda, on Sunday 25/05/2025 said that it is crucial to impart knowledge of weather among community members. </p>\r\n<p>He was speaking at Senior Chief Chamba in Machinga district during training of trainers that the consortium organized on Participatory Scenario planning.</p>\r\n<p>Kachiwanda, called on the people to get used to following the weather updates, rating them as crucial. </p>\r\n<p>Through Trocaire, a consortium of non-governmental organizations is running an Irish Aid Civil Society Programme (ICSP) initiative, which has three components of sustainable livelihoods, disaster management and women empowerment.</p>\r\n<p>Trocaire\'s Climate Justice and Disaster Risk Management Project Officer Phillip Nyasulu said their aim was to empower vulnerable groups, which include women, girls, the elderly and people with disabilities to resilience </p>\r\n<p>The organizations under these initiatives are Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (Cadecom) Zomba and Mangochi, Churches Action in Relief and Development (Card), Ujama Pamodzi, Cicod, and government\'s Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Development (DCCMS).</p>\r\n<p>Reported by Jarson Malowa, @JarsieM</p>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 34, '250527100058_DCCMS3.jpg', '250527100058_DCCMS4.jpg', 0, '2025-05-27 10:00:58', 'yJH8Dcm3kTWqe7Ly'),
(29, '11', 'Strengthening the Voice of Meteorology: Communication Skills Training', '<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">The Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services (DCCMS) hosts a specialized training program titled “Communication Skills for Meteorologists.” The training equips meteorologists with practical tools to effectively communicate weather and climate information to diverse audiences, including the media, policymakers, and the general public. Through interactive sessions, participants sharpen their ability to simplify technical language, improve public speaking, and tailor messages for different stakeholders. This initiative forms part of DCCMS’s ongoing efforts to enhance the accessibility and impact of weather and climate services in Malawi. By strengthening communication skills, meteorologists improve their ability to support informed decision-making, promote public safety, and raise awareness of climate-related issues. The training represents a crucial step in bridging the gap between science and society, ensuring that forecasts and warnings are not only accurate but also clearly understood and actionable.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\"><a attributionsrc=\"/privacy_sandbox/comet/register/source/?xt=AZW03SY88-A4W0yIDLhK8V5wMWux4GGUdgx3adS8Fm3MK__MzOyTYI_S0sr_G24_sX21OQrtHyidj6P-SgwEMXrWXxgSQ8G3LVZhebNzBqiqPjWDXgG751gMK5D-W9THS5qc6SANzfOGzqFVzh7Kn7vIzeUcjfseCi0fwqyQF9Lveb5ZKeC1HnGiSO_z0EPSD8REfa3exHs4tAnKQzMSogg4KPn_-78gyqBRXpaf-sBJEisOB_mrgcfOo6xeV8sKNIPpwZoIbmKu6KImCs-7_Zv4inF8G2_uE1DLY5S8VxqsxrVxAajpSAegxYvmeqkmWVXaueygryTqxwLtGDp1J2UybAIcPXvhGIjhAO3uwBEcXrfRhq8XScfYZKKTbUjQCNiiD4qwF8P3FLB7tOlH4ty0mQJQKCDifXGJhhFYd9KYP1GBoe8dGzq9D0fzvBCkCIX1aQBpzQ16xeplhLa8C3D3dsr7MfXluUvZnDNcsnGmBfVciS6OVpvb2wQDZVzNDT1pZtwmtx5fU9SpGNngiBu2oPEEfLJs4yPkvS0cODoL433JbK3EVnderfRY6kSmSdJTWfYoWXFvGRS15Cv51HSoK5oBRrh-8jwFcCLM3mDS6lABgzhD78uGr6_eaEWZlQ6S4TibbeE8C3RtbEky6PDOTLis0aun16PUNK76rzlPteeRNLMk_hugrzSbY9Vb_Iz0w5AreRuu6MVTo4tgPz_XsNbZ1jbYypALR8t5SRp3e6fGkPVPUI9xZvBLXVHI82nvCDSgmySv4_JW1cJRE3ksatNi_usyCE_vp1rkXbPiN6JS7ri3779n0-9oRsmoU99xuNwVWi6TYfUjVlivFmLnTAkmNReJeZyTC41G4w3d0YEjNSkUiHThBsSd86LW7NsvkkY84HKpj6N4j3iqq_cUAKLLa7hLqC1d_c1PwHlLAahxz5ejm8taQyIccbiRcQ7UUNjCxooLWw8EFpMZtk5CjZA1RDGManFM82pvnIR0CZvYhBESclWnfgz1oGGLcaZ02gYwuQxSscotcyVlPKWkS7TwzAjfXvI0BVCCCFqrhJpZgbZresjK_BDpMt2R9SZAZ6S_J3yk-QgCSSGjGel2wYENpy4i7vwrLgoSJb92E5xXx1ThwCGZnvEH7qpMzxggWmTdsSDqw4Ys2YOnmzE9CcLWe5erRyKvotvO0evdPDGaaUhNGHDPcbYA72hw4EhLMLJotPrUiRyVE9o_3oRB3dVHOlFm0GBQ8WdxwovbcNh8JIE4sPy5XHQvT0oWsRXBrA6U_14H8iiJseOWuND8Olp52BSusZYJJEOCpzvvqHtoD8q8monLAXLA9PgptPFqs0WjG5SB3oItCj251SEj\" href=\"https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/events/strengthening-the-voice-of-meteorology-communication-skills-training/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExa2QzM3dTdEpRTWF5UVhmQgEeFeLz2ar3HE5h-JZkqGQbn8t5ghv4tzs22wCgv7C4yrUy-KsPzH4zsG0wmpY_aem_ZAvs5dRMb_YK0MV63E3iUw\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">https://www.metmalawi.gov.mw/.../strengthening-the-voice.../</a></div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\"><br /></div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">28 May 2025<br /></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 35, '250528091021_502437709_1015028630807537_2251555692696114700_n.jpg', '250528091021_502437709_1015028630807537_2251555692696114700_n.jpg', 0, '2025-05-28 09:10:21', 'KPkWh4m4WiRpSINVTe9IDLK'),
(30, '11', 'China Donates 36,600 Bags of Rice ', '<p>The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) has asked the People\'s Republic of China and other development partners to support Malawi in promoting irrigation Farming in the country.</p>\r\n<p>Dodma Commissioner Moses Chimphepo said this during the official handover ceremony of 1,830 metric tonnes of rice which translate to 36,600 bags weighing 50 Kgs each from the government of China, in Lilongwe.</p>\r\n<p>Chimphepo said Malawi continues facing climatic change effects characterized by dry spells among others, a development that needs people to be engaging in irrigation activities to ensure food security in their households.</p>\r\n<p>He however commended China for its continued support towards people affected by various forms of disasters in the country.</p>\r\n<p>Chinese Ambassador to Malawi Lu Xu said the humanitarian assistance signifies China\'s commitment to supporting Malawi through various sectors.</p>\r\n<p>Lu Xu further said her government will consider support towards irrigation farming in its programmes for Malawi.</p>\r\n<p>China has made the donation in response to the devastating effects of El Nino weather conditions experienced during 2023/2024 rainfall season, in three consignments which started arriving in Malawi in November 2024 and so far, Dodma has distributed the rice to 25,000 out of over 36,000 intended households (164,700 people) in various parts of the country.</p>\r\n<p>Reported by Pemphero Malimba</p>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 34, '250624070922_Dodma 11.jpg', '250624070922_Dodma 22.jpg', 0, '2025-06-24 19:09:22', 'TeQDQFSc94Wtgp74xmOR5qwYwfDVLtdiMLQqdv8MDfezvmyQRykQx'),
(31, '11', 'PREACHING DRM MAINSTREAMING AT DRR DIALOGUE MEETING', '<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">On Tuesday (15th July, 2025) we participated in a dialogue meeting on disaster risk reduction (DRR) organized by University of East Anglia postgraduate researcher, John Chirwa who is carrying out an academic research on the Role of Communication in DRM in Malawi. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">During the meeting held at Capital Hotel, Lilongwe with funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, we stressed the need for mainstreaming and ensuring a holistic approach in the implementation of various disaster risk management (DRM) programmes. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">Our Deputy Director of Disaster Response Fyawupi Mwafongo emphasized that DRM should be part and parcel of every sector’s normal programming, planning and budgeting for a disaster-resilient nation. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">We are optimistic that John’s research, which is focusing on participatory communication, will unearth ideas that will shape the programming and channeling of DRR and early warning information to the most vulnerable communities and assist in building their resilience to climate shocks. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div><br /></div>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 35, '250722094301_518340446_1050877270570059_5887598831067814931_n.jpg', '250722094301_519393980_1050877210570065_4749467529150876006_n.jpg', 0, '2025-07-22 09:43:01', '8rpaIfRPWVZwZEcMhaxmhjlW9833iMPIikQLDYdph9'),
(32, '11', 'LET’S INVEST IN RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEMS', '<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\"> …Central-region-based councils, humanitarian</div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\"> partners converge for lean season response after action review</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has called on councils, various humanitarian and donor partners to support investments in resilient food systems if the country were to break the food insecurity cycle.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs Rev. Moses Owen Chimphepo made the call on Thursday (17th July, 2025) in Lilongwe when he officially opened the 2024-25 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response Programme (LS-FIRP) After Action Review (AAR) which was held to reflect on successes, experiences and challenges that would improve subsequent programmes. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">“It is high time we moved away from depending on rain-fed agriculture. I therefore, call upon all partners to support vulnerable households with interventions that will ensure their food security from their own production. This will also cushion thousands of vulnerable households from climatic shocks and save, significantly, huge amounts of resources that government and partners spend on consumption,” said Chimphepo.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">World Food Programme’s (WFP) Deputy Country Director Simon Denhere echoed Chimphepo’s remarks; stressing the need for partners to join hands in building a more self-sustainable and better-prepared future for the most vulnerable households and communities.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">The one-day meeting, which has drawn together councils from the central region and various disaster clusters (sector working groups) has been held with support from WFP.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 35, '250722094535_518347080_1051778910479895_7910050221300150224_n.jpg', '250722094535_519615334_1051778230479963_3931768441171407636_n.jpg', 1, '2025-07-22 09:45:35', 'gSgmqdykcT8JuJze7oRPkAOBFxiZe'),
(33, '11', 'MALAWI DECLARES STATE OF DISASTER FOLLOWING PROLONGED DRY SPELLS-INDUCED FOOD INSECURITY', '<p>State President Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika has declared state of disaster in eleven districts of the country following prolonged dry spells-induced food insecurity. The declaration is in line with section 37 (1) of the Disaster Risk Management Act (2023).<br /><br />In a press statement dated 25th October, 2025 and signed by Chief Secretary to Government Dr. Justin Saidi, Mutharika has declared state of disaster in Blantyre, Chikwawa, Lilongwe, Mulanje, Mwanza, Neno, Nkhotakota, Nsanje, Phalombe, Salima and Thyolo.<br /><br />The statement further appeals for local and international support to families affected by the food insecurity situation.<br /><br />“Accordingly, government is facilitating provision of humanitarian assistance to the affected districts and intensify irrigation farming and is therefore, appealing for local and international support for the affected families and the irrigation initiatives as well as other interventions to address the situation,” reads part of the statement.<br /><br />Recently, the Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee released a report which stated that over four million people will be food insecure for during the 2025/26 lean period (October 2025 to March 2026).<br /></p>', 35, '251205015117_572787795_1134156975575421_4356086213208391418_n.jpg', '251205015117_572787795_1134156975575421_4356086213208391418_n.jpg', 1, '2025-12-05 13:51:17', 'R9UMenY8Fc8GKcBC1iQlNImRHPpc1gU'),
(34, '11', 'A LIFELINE OF HOPE AND RESILIENCE', '<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">…Norway Contributes US$ 8.3 Million towards Lean Season Response and Home-Grown School Feeding Programme</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">The Government of Norway on Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 contributed (through <a 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href=\"https://web.facebook.com/WFPmalawi1?__cft__[0]=AZWwxyM5j2VaOVc0-5TBKMDdD8ORQ_AahERjYLYVe5mXYmvRoHeaQDwcPDQT5V9wQqofqi9zMNOxvkvFVFfDL45h6t1fz_6gv3Bdpz4u03zUJojGoo6fSLj_EKkZROFqpbIH225-WADKMmhcE5qgTduN-KmV7hRL9brTjxjTOdIiOLXW9rt73ny3sCC3Ln_ME7A&amp;__tn__=-]K-R\" role=\"link\" tabindex=\"0\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">World Food Programme Malawi</a>) US$8.3 million towards the 2025/26 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response and the Home-Grown School Feeding Programmes.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">Speaking in Lilongwe during the official handover ceremony, Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi Anne Sofie Bjelland, said her government’s support aims to complement national efforts and ensuring that humanitarian assistance is part of a holistic approach. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">In his remarks, Commissioner for Disaster Management Affairs Wilson Moleni described the contribution as not just a financial commitment, but a lifeline of hope and resilience for millions of Malawians.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">WFP Malawi Country Director and Representative Hyoung-Joon Lim, said the support is vital for ensuring food security and seeing to it that children receive the nutrition they need to learn and thrive.</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>\r\n  <div dir=\"auto\">Out of the US$8.3 million, 4.5 million will support the implementation of the lean season response whereas 3.8 million will cater for the school feeding programme. </div>\r\n</div>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 35, '251205021253_585346080_1154541303536988_883953302046067075_n.jpg', '251205021253_585362263_1154541976870254_1154418254004625987_.jpg', 1, '2025-12-05 14:12:53', '8qWSj4ceJxAN6SzNIPHfoRBAK54LgSjVpIFCd5iN4LAobhZTIF'),
(35, '11', 'A second-year Bachelor of Science in Geography student at the University of Malawi (Unima) has developed an app that detects weather anywhere in the world within five minutes.', '<p>A second-year Bachelor of Science in Geography student at the University of Malawi (Unima) has developed an app that detects weather anywhere in the world within five minutes.</p>\r\n<p>Fortune Kamphinda who is based in Lilongwe designed the app to combine geography with modern technology. </p>\r\n<p>The system gives instant data on rainfall, temperature, clouds, pressure, humidity, wind, and day-night conditions, all displayed through interactive maps, satellite imagery, and elevation models.</p>\r\n<p>The app also features six key functions, including Get Weather, 5-Day Forecast, View Map, Dashboard, and Forecast Chart.</p>\r\n<p>It also has room to detect unusually high rainfall that may cause flooding in Malawi and other countries, issuing automatic audio and text alerts in English and Chichewa.</p>\r\n<p>Using data from NASA, Google Satellite, ESRI, OpenWeatherMap, and others, the tool can as well track global cyclones. <br />(Reported by Jarson Malowa)</p>\r\n<p><br /></p>', 35, '251213080010_WhatsApp Image 2025-12-13 at 20.15.57.jpeg', '251213080010_WhatsApp Image 2025-12-13 at 20.15.57.jpeg', 1, '2025-12-13 20:00:10', 'Gxhd4M9RZu');
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