By Augustine Mumbere,
At least 500 households of older persons who were recently affected by landslides in the three lower local governments of Kilembe and Bugoye sub counties, and Ibanda-Kyanya town council in Kasese district have received relief items from Community Aged Foundation –CAFO.
Addressing political leaders, heads of disaster victims and selected members of the community at Verina gardens in Kasese Municipality, Ms. Emily Kemigisha, the partnerships manager said the development is aimed at addressing the needs of older persons in mattes of health, sanitation, feeding and disaster awareness which have backed financially by Help Age international. Ms. Kemigisha speaking…..
Mr. Mustafa Kikusa, the Kasese district disaster management committee chairperson called for good care of the elderly, adding that the meeting yesterday was aimed at sharing ideas that would facilitate the signing of a memorandum of understanding aimed at helping the affected elder persons from sixty years. Mr. Kikusa speaking…....
Mr. Girivasio Monday Bwambale, the secretary for social services called for massive sensitization aimed at creating awareness about disasters whose victims need to relocate to safer areas before it is too late mainly during the wet season. Mr. Girivasio speaking……
Soap, gum boots, jerry cans, water purification tabs and cash were some of the items supplied to aid the affected older persons. END