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UCS SACCO TAKES PART IN CHITIPA TREE PLANTING EXERCISE

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UCS SACCO TAKES PART IN CHITIPA TREE PLANTING EXERCISE
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As a means to express its profound commitment towards environmental conservation, United Civil Servants SACCO-UCSSACCO has sponsored Chitipa District Council’s tree planting launch to plant 1.1 million trees in the district.


Speaking during the tree planting exercise, Chairperson for Chitipa District Council Given Kitha, underscored the need to sensitize the general public about the significance of planting and nurturing trees.


“There is need for mindset change among Malawians when it comes to environmental conservation. As a council, we ensure consistency in our efforts towards reafforestation hence this tree planting launch for this year.” said Kitha.

kitha planting a tree



Kitha then commended partners who sponsored the event including United Civil Servants SACCO saying they are crucial in the implementation of environmental conservation activities.


In his remarks, UCSSACCO’s Chitipa branch operations supervisor Blessings Mphako said the duty to mitigate effects of climate change is not a one-man’s show, and emphasized the institutions continued support towards tree planting.

Mphako: We are true partners


UCSSACCO eyes to plant a total of 2 million trees by 2028 in light of its continued obligation towards environmental conservation and climate justice.

A pupil smiles whilst planting a tree



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