FOR members of the Telala Youth Group, a K15,000 CDF grant received in 2024 was more than just a financial injection, but a thread that helped them sew together a new life. Before the group received the grant, life was difficult, and members could only afford to buy soya pieces. However, with the grant, the group says they are now living decent lives and can afford to eat eggs and offals. At the centre of this transformation is chairperson Isaac Kumwenda, who recalls how the group used the CDF funds to start a small tailoring workshop. “We benefited under CDF through a K15,000 grant in 2024. We bought one machine at a total cost of K5,000 and used the rest...