30th January, 2015
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Superiors of Religious Congregations in Malawi
Catholic Women Organisation (CWO)
Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Malawi (ADCCOM)
The Lay Faithful
People of Goodwill
Companies and Organisations
To:
Priests,
Religious Brothers and Sisters, 
Superiors of Religious Congregations in Malawi Catholic Women Organisation (CWO)
Association of Diocesan Catholic Clergy of Malawi (ADCCOM)
The Lay Faithful
People of Goodwill
Companies and Organisations
Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT TOWARDS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN MALAWI
The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM), saddened by the tragic consequences of the heavy rains, which have affected over 15 districts since the onset of the first rains, send their message of solidarity to the affected families.
An estimated total of 361,181people (66,945 households) have been affected with 121,000 (22,000 households) displaced. It is reported that 162 people have died and 153 are still missing. The magnitude of the damage to human life and property is yet to be established as assessments are still underway.
Our brothers and sisters, who have been affected by this national disaster, require immediate assistance for them to continue living a dignified life. In the spirit of solidarity, we, Catholic Bishops in Malawi, call upon the Catholic faithful and all people of good will to join hands and contribute generously.
Inspired by the gospel values of our Lord; "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me" (Mt 25:35-36), we, Catholic Bishops in Malawi are inviting the priests, religious and the faithful to set aside Sunday 8th February 2015, as a special day for collections towards this noble cause. Further to this, we will dedicate all collections for the AMECEA Thanks giving Mass on 31st January, 2015 towards the support of the flood victims.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, you are invited to give in cash or in kind the basic needs such as food (nonperishable), shelter, water, clothes, kitchen utensils, blankets and other items. All items collected at the parish should be brought to the Bishop's House by Saturday 14th February, 2015 for records and forwarding to the affected people.
In addition to the contributions above, all the faithful with mobile phones either on Airtel or TNM can make contributions by sending an SMS 'Floods' or 'Pepani' to 50121. By doing so you will contribute MK IOO for every SMS towards the Flood Victims.
Let us keep in mind that "it is more blessed to give than to receive"(Acts 20:35).
Yours in Christ,
SIGNED
Archbishop Thomas Luke Msusa
Chairman-Episcopal Conference of Malawi