The Minister of Tinkhundla Administration and Development, S'khumbuzo Dlamini, has received a structure from World Vision Eswatini in the Mahlalini area. This handover marks the transition of World Vision Eswatini's direct implementation of development programmes in the area. World Vision Eswatini has been operating in Mahlalini since 2008, partnering with local communities to implement various development initiatives.
According to Minister Dlamini, World Vision Eswatini's programmes in Mahlalini have reached over 26,000 people, including approximately 5,000 children. The organisation's initiatives covered a range of areas, including water, sanitation and hygiene, livelihoods, health, education, food security, child protection, and broader community development. This extensive reach has significantly impacted the lives of the local population.
World Vision Eswatini invested approximately E175.6 million in its programmes in Mahlalini. Minister Dlamini expressed his government's appreciation for World Vision Eswatini's partnership with the people of Eswatini. He emphasised that the handover is not just a transfer of a physical structure but a facility that can support service delivery closer to communities, creating social and economic value.
Minister Dlamini highlighted the government's commitment to a development approach that places communities at the centre of national transformation. He stated that the government views the handover as an opportunity to bring services closer to the people and create a platform for continued development. The government aims to utilise the structure to generate social and economic value.
World Vision Eswatini National Director, Amos Zaindi, expressed the organisation's desire for the government and other development stakeholders to help maintain and expand the gains made through its programmes. Zaindi requested the Ministry to support scaling up areas where gaps remain, including livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, youth empowerment, sanitation, and hygiene promotion.
Zaindi emphasised that the sustainability of progress made in Mahlalini depends on continued cooperation between communities, traditional leaders, and development partners. He stressed that collaboration is crucial to ensure that the progress achieved endures and continues to grow. The handover marks a new phase in the development of Mahlalini, with the government and other stakeholders set to play a key role.
The handover of the Mahlalini structure demonstrates World Vision Eswatini's commitment to transitioning its development programmes to local stakeholders. The organisation's efforts in Mahlalini have had a significant impact, and the government's commitment to continued development in the area is expected to build on the gains made. The future of Mahlalini's development looks promising, with various stakeholders set to contribute to its growth.
Key points
- World Vision Eswatini invested approximately E175.6 million in its programmes in Mahlalini.
- The organisation's programmes in Mahlalini reached over 26,000 people, including approximately 5,000 children.
- The handover marks a new phase in the development of Mahlalini, with the government and other stakeholders set to play a key role.
