Manzini, Eswatini – Nazarene Compassionate Ministries Eswatini (NCM-E) continues to stand alongside the nation’s most vulnerable families through its Food Assistance Project, a life-changing initiative funded by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA).
On October 1, 2025, NCM-E distributed food parcels to communities in Sigombeni and Sibuyeni chiefdoms under Nkomiyahlaba constituency, reaching dozens of households struggling with food insecurity. The packages, which included rice, beans, and cooking oil, were warmly received as a symbol of hope and support during difficult times.
A Project Rooted in Compassion
Since January 2025, the Food Assistance Project has been rolling out across multiple constituencies, providing essential relief to impoverished emaSwati affected by economic hardships and rising food costs. Over the course of the project, 28,526 people emanating from 7,122 households benefited across constituencies including Ntontozi, Hhukwini, Shiselweni II, Mangcongco, Mhlume, Phondo, and Nkomiyahlaba.
The initiative aims not only to meet immediate needs but also to restore dignity and bring relief to struggling families. Speaking at the distribution, NCM-E representative and food assistance project coordinator, Sikhumbuzo Nkambule expressed gratitude for the strong partnership with NDMA and World Vision and he also emphasized that the project reflects the organization’s core values of compassion, service, and transformation.
Strengthening Communities
The outreach at Sigombeni and Sibuyeni chiefdoms highlighted the impact of collaboration between faith-based organizations, government agencies, and local leaders. By combining efforts, the project continues to touch lives, one household at a time.
Looking Ahead
With the October 1 distribution, the 2025 food distribution phase of the Food Assistance Project officially came to a close. This milestone marks the end of a successful cycle of food support that has reached thousands of emaSwati across several constituencies since January.
However, this is not the end of the journey. NCM-E remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring that vulnerable families continue to receive critical support in the face of food insecurity. Building on the progress made this year, the project is set to continue in 2026 hopefully with renewed funding from the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA), whose partnership has been instrumental in making this initiative possible.
In addition to NDMA’s continued support, NCM-E also looks forward to strengthening collaborations with companies, churches, and other humanitarian agencies that share the vision of building a hunger-free Eswatini. Together, these partnerships will not only provide food parcels but also restore dignity, strengthen communities, and bring hope where it is most needed.Through this united effort, NCM-E will carry forward its mission to fight hunger, uplift communities, and build a stronger, healthier Eswatini for all.
