Stigma and discrimination worsening poverty stages amongst aged in Chikwawa

Authorities in Chikwawa have highlighted systematic stigma and discrimination as one of the crucial contributors to worsening poverty stages among the aged americans in the district.

This become disclosed when Golden Age groundwork cheered over 200 aged individuals within the enviornment of Senior Chief Ngabu.

This was part of mother's Day celebrations the place distinct presents in variety of outfits and blankets were distributed to the aged.

Abida Mia (flanked by using the basis's board member) offering presents to the elderly

Chairperson of Golden Age groundwork, Mercy Chipyoza, advised Nyasa times after the distribution of the items that almost all majority of the elderly americans in the district proceed being stigmatised and omitted by using the very equal individuals who are supposed to provide them with guide.

Chipyoza noted the tendency worsens the vulnerability and poverty among the many aged.

"As you be aware of the aged can no longer work as they used to and as such they develop into stylish upon others. almost all these aged individuals lack primary needs equivalent to food, clothing and look after.

"however it is sad to observe that individuals who ought to care for these historic ones are those who're additionally within the forefront neglecting and stigmatising them. here's really worrisome," she observed.

In his remarks, the District Commissioner for Chikwawa, Ali Phiri, talked about the district has over 5, 000 elderly individuals most of whom are terrible, but taking care of orphaned little ones.

Phiri therefore commended the gesture by using the Golden age groundwork for attaining out to the elderly with support.

He emphasised that government alone can't have the ability to do everything.

Member of Parliament for the enviornment, Abida Sidik Mia, who is also Deputy Minister of Lands, Housing and urban construction, reiterated government's commitment to uplifting the welfare of elderly in the nation via quite a few social cash transfer courses.

Mia gave money presents to the aged for his or her preservation in her personal potential.

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